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Whether you're a gym-goer who enjoys golf on the side, like Dwayne Johnson, or have more serious dreams of winning the PGA championship, you'll realize that golf is far more physical than it is may appear at first. Swinging a club requires multiple bodily processes, which is why golf injuries are common on the course. [...]

Do you remember what you were doing on September 7th, 2010? Probably not, unless there was an important milestone in your life. Kionte Storey remembers this date as if it were the same day you are reading this. Storey served America as a member of the Marine Corps and was on a mission in Middle [...]

As long as Harry Bosch nabs the bad guys, Titus Welliver will keep hitting the heavy bag. Welliver has a lot of pop in his stroke, although wear and tear may have slowed the spring in his stride a bit. Boxing practice is part of Welliver's refocusing on year-round fitness, not just on an as-needed [...]

There's no getting around it, crossing the four decade mark is a fascinating time. Sure, we may have worked our way up the corporate ladder and hopefully enjoy a little more security and stability, but a build-up of aches and pains, not to mention plummeting energy levels, reminds us that we're not teenagers anymore. With [...]

Orangetheory's cosmic success hasn't burned out since 2010. That's because his research-driven approach to fitness actually works. It's all about heart rate based interval training. If you spend 12 or more minutes of an hour-long class in orange or red zones (see diagram below), muscle oxygen demand will skyrocket. Your body responds by oxidizing carbs [...]

In the world of fit and muscular bodies, there is no name that shines brighter than Olympia. Created nearly 60 years ago by bodybuilding pioneer Joe Weider, the Olympia logo has become the ultimate symbol of achievement, earning it the distinction of being the most prestigious event brand in its category. As companies scramble to [...]

When you think of physical fitness, perhaps those who call themselves Navy SEALS come to mind. The training and exertion required to be in such a position is clearly a great physical exertion. An example of someone who worked towards becoming a Navy Seal is John MacLaren. Although he has served his country in that [...]

There are three basic macronutrients: protein, fat and carbohydrates. They are all a combination of carbon, hydrogen and oxygen, with protein also containing nitrogen. The particular molecular construction of each explains how it works in the body. Example of calorie content: protein and carbohydrates contain 4 calories per gram, fat 9 calories. (Alcohol has 7 [...]

Easter is a time of year when many of us take a few days off and spend important time with family and friends, but with a relaxed schedule, it's also a time when we tend to overeat and Drink. For many people, the Easter break is the final blow to an already faltering New Year's [...]

While helping Alexander Skarsgård transform his body for The Legend of Tarzan, famed trainer Magnus Lygdback and the actor forged a friendship and bond that remains strong to this day. During almost a year's engagement with the film, Skarsgård informed Lygdback of an idea he had for a project centered around Vikings. The fellow Swede [...]