Fitness Obsessed
If you turn to social media and Youtube, you'll come across many personal trainers offering their various workout routines. There's a constant drum of pressure to have big muscles, six-pack abs, or a coke bottle shape for the ladies. However, is it essential for you to bench 300 pounds or squat 600 pounds?…
Nowadays, you can't go to any wellness store, supermarket, or pharmacy without finding protein powders. There's whey protein to vegan-based protein powders and everything in between. The ingredients and choices may be pretty confusing for the uninitiated. You talk to 20 health experts about the best protein powder option, and you'll get over…
Below is the second part of our interview with Xing Yi Quan marital arts practitioner Frank Kyle of the Xingyi Martial Arts Club .
Athletified: Can you describe what sparring looks like in Xing Yi Quan?
Frank Kyle: I was not trained initially to spar in Xing Yi Quan. My first art was a…
Depending on who you ask, the origin of Xing Yi Quan dates back to the 18th century, traced back to the Liang Dynasty. Historians believe the martial art stemmed from the military spear fighting techniques. Several early martial arts practitioners adopted the style; however, many consider Li Luoneng's teachings as the modern-day version of Xing…
Keto-Friendly Desserts
So you decided to try a keto diet. We get it. Who doesn't want to stay fit? We know it's challenging to deal with those sugar cravings, especially when you're on a keto diet (because of its strict nature and fewer options). And cheating with desserts on your keto diet can ruin…
Fasting Helps Restore the Body's Organs
According to the CDC, about 1 and 3 Americans consume fast food daily . Such a poor diet weakens the organs such as the liver, lungs, colon, and kidneys. The most affected organ is the intestine, which cannot withstand the pressure and can collapse over time.This brings us back…
Obesity Can Be Genetic
Recent studies on obesity suggest that those suffering from being overweight may have specific genes that lead to overeating. Obesity may be hereditary, passed down from parent to child. T he journal PLoS Genetics looked at obesity rates in families, finding specific genes linked to obesity. These genes control…
Sex and the Athlete
The relationship between athletic performance and sex is a debate for the ages. One can't deny the importance of sex as it is a basic need of everybody. Whether a man or a woman, sex provides healing energy to increase libido in both. However, when it comes to the sexual health…
If you are thinking about setting up a home gym, a solid workout bench is an excellent place to start. Flat-weight benches are usually less expensive and safe because they are sturdy and easy to move around. However, you do not want to go too cheap on a flat bench. There are so many options…
Needing a little more versatility in your workout bench? Well, try an adjustable weight bench for those dumbbell inclines and declines. Sure, there are plenty of choices out there for those days you may want to skip the gym and instead work out at home. We take a look at a few options keeping in…


