AUGUST 08, 2019
THE LOWDOWN ON DOMS: WHAT’S THE DEAL?
So - you crushed a workout two days ago, and now you have never felt more sore. All you want to do is sit on the couch, lounge around, and never pick up a dumbbell again. But before you decide to boycott the gym forever, let’s talk about WHY you can barely walk and what to do about it.

The reason you're feeling so sore is because of DOMS - Delayed On-Set Muscle Soreness – but guess what, it can be a good thing! You may ask, "How are my sore, aching muscles a good thing?" Well friend, it means that your muscles are working hard. As you work out, your muscles tear and then repair themselves in the process of building muscle, and DOMS refers to the uncomfortable achy soreness happens in the days after. It's kind of freaky, but also kind of cool that our bodies literally fix themselves in order to make us stronger. Now here’s where the massage gun comes in!

While DOMS means your muscles are working hard, we’re not saying we want it to be a constant. If you use your massage gun pre and post-workout, you’ll decrease DOMS so you can continue with your planned workout routine without an extra rest day added in! Not a bad trade off, right?

Recovery is important – make it a priority. Our partners at CubeFit are giving away their MWave Massage Gun to a few lucky readers, sign up through the link below!
JULY 04, 2019
Are Massage Guns Worth It? Here's What An Expert Says.
Have you ever hit Day 2 post-workout and thought, “I need a massage, LIKE NOW.” We have too, but it’s hard to make time in your schedule to take an hour or two for an old-fashioned massage. But fear not, we have a solution: a massage gun. It will change the way you workout forever, and here’s why:

GREAT FOR YOUR WARM UP & COOL DOWN: Just like a massage therapist’s kneading hands, it aids in myofascial release by penetrating deep into the muscles core releasing lactic acid and increasing blood flow.

EASY TO USE (AND QUIET!): Fits comfortably in your hand and doesn’t take any extra effort to hold whilst massaging your muscles. Plus, it doesn’t sound like a jackhammer!

THE ULTIMATE TOOL FOR MUSCLE SORENESS: Even better than a human massage, the adjustable settings make it easy for you to control and give your muscles the release they need!

It isn’t just for athletes – it’s great after long days sitting (or standing!) at your desk, a difficult DIY project, or any other manual labor job! Really, whenever you need to relax your muscles, it will do just the trick.



MAY 06, 2019
9 Signs You Should Be Eating More Carbs

Carbs are to dieters as tarantulas are to, well, pretty much everyone. Both are unrightfully vilified and give their haters the heebie-jeebies.

In reality, though, eating carbs won’t make you fat, and a tarantula bite is no more serious than a bee sting. But of course, not all carbs are created equal. 
APRIL 12, 2019
28 Day Home Workout Plan
In a busy world, how do you balance healthy eating and working out? Many of you have asked us that question! Alex and I have a busy life with work and family, but we’ve found a system that works for us. Here’s our secret: doing easy exercises at home! Because we have so much going on, we haven’t found a good way to fit going to a gym into our schedule. But 25 minutes of easy exercises without leaving the house? Sign us up! Here is our 28 Day Home Workout Plan that includes abs, chest, cardio, arm, and leg workouts at home. And we’ve got a Home Workout Plan Spreadsheet download to keep you on track...
APRIL 12, 2019
Top Ten Ways to Find Joy at Work
I set out to write a David Letterman-style Top Ten list about finding joy in the workplace in tough times. But recent revelations about how Letterman found joy at work is not what I’m advocating. His extramarital affairs with subordinates were perverse, dishonest, conspiratorial, and exploitative power-mongering — harmful and possibly illegal. No joke. Jobs are not saved nor enhanced by turning workplaces into sleaze factories.

Exploiting others is definitely not on my list for getting more joy out of work. But enlisting others in a great cause tops it....
APRIL 12, 2019
How Do I Choose and Use Essential Oils?
The essential oil that you choose will depend on the purpose—do you want it to help elevate your mood or do you need something to treat a burn? There is no definitive list that specifies which essential oil is used to treat which health condition. For example, while the essential oils of lavender, chamomile, basil, Frankincense, are generally found to have a calming effect and may help with anxiety and bergamot and peppermint oil are stimulating and can help those with depression, this is somewhat individual. So you need to be proactive about doing research and talking with qualified aromatherapists or other individuals with training in using essential oils...
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