Bottom Line Up Front: Training in specific heart rate zones is key to maximum cardiovascular training benefits. Here’s how to apply it and why. The Most Important Variable You may be performing standard “cardio” training by doing long slow bouts…
Bottom Line Up Front: I just took the Army Combat Fitness Test (ACFT) for the first time. After having the experience of seeing it in person and how I performed on my current training program, here are my current recommendations…
Bottom Line Up Front: I have had a garage gym for more than five years. I have spent more than $5,000 on equipment. This is the first post in a series that explains how I would create an ideal garage…
Bottom Line Up Front: I heard about L-Theanine a few months ago for the first time. I read up on it and decided to give it a try since it is safe and very inexpensive. I was so impressed with…
Bottom Line Up Front: Adding a side hop to a kettlebell swing increases the heart rate response almost 20%. Here is the evidence and how you can use this technique. You can use kettlebells to get after any element of…
Bottom Line Up Front: The Fitbit Charge 3 is the best fitness tracking device on the market today. I highly recommend it for a certain demographic. Background I just wrote a review of the Garmin Instinct, which I bought at…
Bottom Line Up Front: Garmin has hit a home run with its newest offering. It is a thoughtful combination of many watches/devices I own. I highly recommend it for a specific demographic. Here is my Garmin Instinct review. My (abbreviated)…
This post and the entire series highlight what I am doing/using/thinking as of right now in the areas of fitness & technology. If you care to compare or read the other posts in this series, refer to the category What I’m Up…
