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The very core of fitness and staying true to any routine is self-discipline. Mapping out a plan, executing the plan, and switching between exercises and a variety of repetitions engages the brain in ways that most people do not realize. In order to successfully progress through a workout plan, one must activate both the muscle group, their body, as well as their mental concentration. If you are distracted and multitasking during your fitness practice, you will fail to achieve muscle growth and results due to the missing mind-to-muscle connection. It should be treated as THAT important, because it IS that...

These are made with healthy ingredients, they are light, delicious and perfect for meal-prep! INGREDIENTS 1 Banana 2 Eggs 1 Cup of Mixed Berries 1 Tbsp of Maple Syrup *Feel free to add a scoop of protein powder to the batter if you wish, add a bit of water or milk so that the consistency is right. This would change the nutritional value. NUTRITIONAL VALUE Fat: 25 g Carbs: 58 g Protein: 15 g Total Calories: 492 Calories (without the added scoop of protein powder)   DIRECTIONS In a bowl combine the banana, two eggs and the cinnamon. Use a...

  As a trainer and nutrition coach, my standards for fitness gear are high, and this gear (the muscle tee and duffle bag) passes every test! The muscle tee is breathable, sweat wicking, light weight and feels very high quality and soft on the skin. The tank can be tied or worn as-is. I love that I can move around freely in it and not worry about the neckline at all. The gym bag has so many well thought-out and well-crafted compartments so I can have my gym shoes and meal-prep separate, it is compact but expands on the inside! One...

We're excited to be working with Elite Sports and Born Tough to try out their products!  We will come up with a review post once the product testing is done and we cannot wait - we love sports and the promotion of an athletic lifestyle for both physical and mental strength.  Keep an eye out for these updates.Check them out here and see the performance-enhancing benefits of phenomenal sports gear: Duffle BagBJJ BagsBJJ Gi's

Although many factors, such as calorie ranges, activity levels, and hormones play into which eating style we should choose for ourselves, no diet will work unless we factor in the "calories in vs. calories out" equation. The best diet has no name and is customized to the individual.  Here is a breakdown of the principles of each one: DIET TYPE WHAT IT IS BASED ON CALORIE CONTROL OR RESTRICTION Point-based systems like the mass-marketed diets that no one ever seems to graduate from, calorie-cutting and counting, prescribed meal plans PROPORTION OF MACRONUTRIENTS Macronutrient composition, e.g., low-carb, low-fat, ketogenic, high-protein  ELIMINATION...