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To carb or not to carb That is the question. For many looking to lose weight, they tend to turn towards diets that are low in carbs, or cut out carbs completely. But this is not necessarily the best way to lose weight. Especially since we need carbohydrates in order to exercise and fuel our…Carbohydrates:… Read more

Have you ever worked out so hard you puked? After a recent extra-tough training session, the topic of vomit came up at the gym. Some people think it’s not the worse thing to push yourself until you puke, especially if you’re out of shape. These people see puking as a side effect to working out,…Should… Read more

This wasn’t my first bike ride.. But it was only the second time ever doing Bike the Drive. If you don’t know what Bike the Drive is, it’s an annual Chicago event where they shut down Lake Shore Drive and let people ride their bikes up and down it for a few hours every Memorial…Bike… Read more

Have you heard of F45 training? Functional training is the newest trend straight out of Australia. Or maybe it’s been here all along, but now there’s a name for it. F45 training is the newest studio popping up all over the Chicagoland area. It’s 45 minute long classes (yes, you have time) that will literally…Functional… Read more

Is your running routine getting stale? If you’re anything like me, you plug in your headphones and start up the running watch before even starting your run. My favorite music to jam to while running tends to be either Hamilton or the Kendrick Lamar/Black Panther mix radio station on Pandora. While the music helps me…The… Read more

Have you heard of Hit It! Fitness? If you’ve ever been upset or angry, you’re likely aware of how great it feels to hit stuff. I discovered this thrill through the years I spent practicing martial arts (both Tae Kwon Do and Kung Fu). When I was given the opportunity to try out a free…My… Read more

Have you ever watched a child pick up a full glass of punch and start walking? The outcome is inevitable, there will be punch on the floor. The outcome is predictable because we’ve seen the same thing happen in the past. Our best predictors of the future come from the past. This applies to more…How… Read more

Indoor cycling classes have many benefits including speeding up your metabolism and increasing your cardio endurance, but incorrect posture could lead to permanent damage to the spine and orientation of the body. Many popular cycling classes focus on intensity over execution, leading riders sacrificing healthy spine shape in order to keep up the pace. The…Why… Read more

We’re all creatures of habit, but the habits we have shape way more than just how we feel. New research from Harvard shows that following these simple habits can add years to your life. The average lifespan for a man and woman is 72 and 75 years, respectively. If you incorporate these habits, you can add…These… Read more

If you’re a nerd like me.. You know that according to Newton’s second law, force equals mass times acceleration. What does this have to do with exercise? Everything! Think about that bicep curl. How much can you curl? 20 pounds? 40 pounds? That’s the mass. Then how fast are you curling the dumbbell? The faster…May… Read more