If you’re looking for a weight loss plan, or a new fad diet, stop reading now. This article is going to be a comprehensive guide to eating like an athlete, as well as an introduction to the principles that underline eating for performance. By the end of the article, you will be able to set up your own customized nutrition plan, as well as understand what you need to eat for maximum performance.
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The 5 Worst Types of Gun Guys (Part 2)
Chances are if you’re reading this article you are a gun enthusiast, and are probably big into unicorns, or at least the first one. There are thousands of great people that really love their firearms, but like any big group of folks there are some odd jobs that engage in some strange practices. Keep reading to see if you are one of these 5 worst gun guys.
A Killer 6 Week Pressing Program for Functional Fitness Athletes
If you’re a strength athlete, then chances are you realize you need to work on your pressing strength. Unfortunately, you’ve probably been going about it all wrong. It’s not really your fault. There really aren’t any good plans to increase upper body pressing power for functional fitness athletes, until now. Keep reading for a killer 6 week training plan.
Gear Review: Spartan Armor, Banshee Plate Carrier
Body armor has become a hot item in the last few years. There are huge numbers of manufacturers producing a variety of items, and it can be very confusing trying to decide what type best suits you. Luckily, I’ve just tested a great set up for anyone. Keep reading to see our thoughts on body armor, setup, and the Spartan Armor plates in the Banshee Plate carrier
The 8 Week Functional Aerobic Capacity Program
If you’re a functional fitness athlete, chances are your cardio sucks. It’s a harsh statement, I know, and I put myself in this category as well. Functional fitness athletes are pretty strong and mentally tough, with great anaerobic endurance, but they often neglect their aerobic conditioning. This is likely the single biggest factor that is limiting your performance. This article will discuss methods to increase your aerobic capacity, and still keep all your gainz bro.
The Off Season: Time to Fix These 3 Weaknesses
The competitive season is over, and for the vast majority of us that means that our competitive season is done, and barring Tonya Harding, we aren’t going to the Regionals or the Games. That means it’s our off season, which is the time for fun, trying new things, and fixing our weaknesses. Keep reading to find out how to structure your off season.
Gear Review Benchmade Nimravus: The Knife Rambo Should Have Carried
If there’s anything I learned from the movie Rambo, it’s that if you want to be a chiseled badass, then you have to have a fixed blade knife. That whole franchise would have been ruined if he hadn’t had that fixed blade monster he carried around. While we may not need something that big, a good fixed blade knife is a key piece of gear for anyone. Keep reading to see our thoughts on the Benchmade Nimravus.
The 5 Worst Kinds of Gun Guys
Everyone knows gun people are super cool and can wear sunglasses indoors without anyone saying a word to them, but let me tell you, there are some folks that are not super cool and maybe, in fact, are un cool. Some of them wear outlandish outfits, some have more guns than they do bullets. Keep reading to find out if you are one of these people.
Performing at the Highest Level Without Meat
Vegetarians and vegans have to fight many battles and one of the biggest is the stereotype surrounding a plant-based diet. The stereotypical depiction of a vegetarian is weedy and weak, particularly in the sports industry. Yet some of the world’s biggest and fittest athletes perform at the highest level on a vegetarian diet proving that going meat-free doesn’t equal lower performance levels.
3 Best Self Defense Tools: No Guns Allowed
There are a lot of articles on this website and the interwebs on how to carry a gun for self defense. They cover the types of firearms you should buy, gear considerations, and much more. This isn’t that type of article. This article will give you the 3 best self defense tools for when you can’t carry a firearm, or if you don’t feel comfortable doing so.
