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We are conditioned to fear salt as it has been linked to health issues such as heart disease, stroke, hypertension, kidney problems, and osteoporosis. However, is salt really the root cause of some of these ailments?

Most diets give a set of rules over a period of time creating too much restriction, developing a poor relationship with food, and setting us up for failure.  Before jumping into an extreme resolution, know the risks of extreme diets!  

Want to improve your performance and maximize recovery? Consider focusing on nutrient timing and your pre and post workout intake. The post-exercise period is often considered the most critical part of nutrient timing.

Self-sabotage can feel complicated, mysterious, and controlling, but when we break it down, it is simpler than you may realize.  Having discipline is not a character trait, it is a skill we must work to build over time to reach our goals.

Are you killing your progress in the gym by trying to do too much?  Is your conditioning paired properly with your strength cycle currently? Cardio and conditioning can actually benefit your strength, but only if done correctly!

Winter Got You Down? Find yourself struggling to stay motivated to hit your early morning workouts or just overall a bit more run down? Here's 10 things you can do to combat the winter blues and stay on track with your goals!

Building muscle is no easy feat, and when you begin a journey to try to change your body, it can be helpful to have a realistic timeline in place and know what to expect while trying to put on lean mass.

Now, more than ever, it is important to focus on supporting our immune system and protecting ourselves from pathogens. This starts with supporting our immune system as that is our first line of defense. 

As important as water is to the body, there are a number of things we need to add, on top of water, to our day to optimize our health and create adequate hydration within the body.  

Happy Fall Y'all! Cooler weather means it is time for some warm, comforting food! But that doesn’t mean it has to be unhealthy, so we gathered 8 of our favorite fall recipes for you and the family to enjoy.

Should you buy organic?  How do you know what to look for with food labeling?  We discuss how to navigate food shopping to get the most out of your food and your money.

If you are struggling to see progress with your training, if you are constantly sore, or if you aren’t seeing any change physically, then it may be time to take a step back and evaluate your training.