As a modern-day male, you’ve likely never tangled with a sabre-tooth tiger, and if you ever do go toe-to-toe with an animal, you probably bring a gun. This is because you know that animals don’t much like being killed, so they’ve developed defense mechanisms like claws and teeth to help … Learn More
I really enjoy my diet. That’s probably not a surprise (I mean, I write about diet and exercise for a living for a reason). But I can teach you to love your diet too. Don’t believe me? Let’s find out. I’m going to ask you to make a little mental … Learn More
There seems to have been a swell (punny) in recent years of people claiming that being overweight or obese is not a bad thing. Surely, we shouldn’t be walking around making fun of fat people. That’s just plain not nice. But despite protestations to the contrary, being overweight really does … Learn More
Seriously, I’m about to go insane over here. I saw a quote similar to this on Facebook today: Switch out regular milk for almond milk! It’s pretty easy to get used to and it has less [sic] calories. This reminds me of a blimp crash because it makes me want … Learn More
We’ve had a ton of questions pour in to our anonymous survey, and this is the first one I’m answering on the fitness front. This is a common question – one I used to get all the time in the gym (especially from women). It also grinds my gears – … Learn More
Living in California, I see these things all the time, even during the winter. I have no doubt that they’re just as common everywhere else, at least in warmer months. But you should NEVER wear flip-flops. They are awful for your feet and legs. “Flip-flops” get their name from their … Learn More
Sleep is hugely important. Like it or not, you’ll still end up spending a ton of time in bed in your life. So use that time to make your body better – instead of making it worse. When people come to me with chronic mobility/flexibility/myofascial pain issues, sleeping position is … Learn More
I have an awesome diet hack for you today. Not only is it fun, it helps you burn body fat too. And it makes life much more convenient. I’ve even used this before to really impress friends and family at thanksgiving. If you’ve been following along closely, I’ve dropped little … Learn More
Americans are flat out terrible at staying fit and healthy. It turns out, it’s really simple – people have just been given terrible advice. Today I’ll tell you what I do to maintain my awesome physique with almost no work at all. But first, let’s look at what went wrong. … Learn More
News like this makes me feel good. It’s a sign that we’re really winning the war against Fake Food. And that means more and more people are switching to Real Food – and getting healthier as a result. Butter sales are finally outpacing margarine sales in the US – and … Learn More
Most gyms are full of treadmills, ellipticals, and stationary bikes. I NEVER want to see you on one (and I never use them myself). I don’t even want to see you jogging for exercise. Here’s why. It’s an age of soy lattes, margarine, and posting about your #$%^ing half marathons … Learn More
Soda is never healthy, but new research has found a direct link between soda and cancer. This is on top of the fact that soda is ultra-fattening Fake Food, and that Diet Soda is Actually More Fattening than Regular Soda. The cancer-causing culprit? A chemical used for caramel coloring called 4-methylimidazole, … Learn More
A new study shows that cell phones really do cause cancer when you use them wrong – and that most people use them wrong. Fortunately, using them right is easy as pie (and improves your life in other ways). I’ve covered time and time again the importance of skepticism for … Learn More
You know the feeling. A few hours after lunch and it’s a tired afternoon. You’re having trouble keeping your eyes open, wondering if anyone would catch you napping in the empty office downstairs. It doesn’t have to be like that. In fact, with a few simple tweaks, you could have … Learn More
This is the most common way men exercise – and it’s also absolutely terrible for your fitness goals. Even worse – it increases your chance of death. I’m talking about “Cardio” – and it doesn’t just make you uglier. Cardio Causes Heart Disease. The brilliant Kurt Harris of PaNu has … Learn More
Want to build muscle fast? Or maybe you want to burn fat? How about both at the same time? Different goals require different post-workout meals. Whatever your goal, if you’re not eating the best post workout meal, you’re not getting the results you should be. You work hard at the … Learn More
If you’re not using this fat for most of your cooking – you’re probably hurting your health. And missing out on a ton of awesome benefits (+ some sexy uses). In a few ways, this is the best fat for getting hot. I’m talking about Coconut Oil. And here’s why … Learn More
Drinking too much is never a good thing – but that doesn’t mean you have to suffer the next day. This incredibly simple hangover cure makes an awful morning after a thing of the past. Disclaimer – I’m not saying you should go drink your face off. Drinking too much … Learn More
This series will change your game forever. I’m proud to announce our fantastic new hockey training course. I’ll outline everything you need to do off the ice for faster skating, harder shots, and improved puck protection on the ice. You can make huge improvements to your performance on the rink by … Learn More
Fever reducers may sound nice when you’re burning up – but popping that pill actually means you’ll be running hot even longer. And you may even be increasing your cancer risk. If it comes in a pill, injection, or syrup, it’s probably bad for you. If it’s prescribed by a … Learn More
More and more people are switching to diet soda every day – in an attempt to lose weight. The problem: diet soda doesn’t actually help you lose weight. In fact, it makes you gain even more fat. Learn why, and what to do. Consumption of diet soda increased almost 25% … Learn More
Your one stop for the definitive ruling on healthy eating. There’s lots of misinformation out there, these are the facts. To really understand this, it’s helpful to understand the concepts presented in our Pillar Article – Eat Real Food. At least take a peek at the flow-chart there. Healthy Eating … Learn More
Here’s where we get to the meat of the matter, so to speak. At a high-level, deciding what to eat is actually quite simple: Eat Real Food. But what does that mean, exactly? When making a food decision, we can think, “Who made this food?” If the answer is no … Learn More
Guarantee New Year’s resolution success with the right mental approach. New Year’s resolution statistics indicate that only 8% of Americans follow through on their resolutions. I’m here to make sure that you aren’t one of those people. The statistics are dismal, but with a few quick tips, you can be … Learn More
Preview: Junk food tells your brain to make you gain fat. If you try to stop that by counting calories, you’ll end up hungry, tired, and unmotivated. Eat natural, whole foods, and your brain works with you to lose fat. The Background The nutritional calorie only entered human thought in … Learn More
