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Commercials for sports drinks are always bragging about the refreshing, hydrating quality of their brand’s output, noting the abundance of electrolytes in their drinks, and omitting the massive amounts of sugar found directly on their label. Now we know sugar is not great for you - it's fine in small doses but when it starts to add up it can result in high blood pressure, inflammation, diabetes, weight gain, and can even lead to fatty liver disease. But we know electrolytes are good for you, and …

Running out of breath after sprinting up the stairs? Winded after a brief uphill walk through your neighborhood? You’re not alone! Endurance is a key element in getting the most out of your workouts, allowing you to exercise for longer periods of time, and ensuring you’re getting the best results. Without building endurance, even simple tasks like a quick run around the corner can wear you out.But improving endurance isn’t simply pushing yourself to train longer, or forcing yourself to go until …

L-Glutamine is the most abundant amino acid in our bodies. Our bodies produce it and it’s essential for making protein. You might be asking, if our bodies can make it, and it’s so abundant, why do I need to take a supplement? That’s what we’re going to tell you! Stored in our muscles and lungs, and making up 67% of our tissue, 60% of the amino acids in our bodies are L-Glutamine. Initially used by bodybuilders to preserve tissue, burn fat, and build muscle, the benefits go even beyond that.But l …

Spring is here, and that means one thing - time to move your training outdoors. Flowers are blooming, the days are getting longer, and the temperatures are climbing. A new season means a new you! That feeling of reinvigoration is contagious, so get outdoors and share it with the world. Here are some outdoor workouts to kick your spring training into gear!RunningThis may be an obvious one, but hopping off the treadmill and taking your run outdoors is a great way to make the most out of the season …

Running a marathon is no easy task, especially if you’re new to the idea and contemplating it as a goal to lose weight, be healthier, or get in better overall shape - all great ideas! But waking up one morning, lacing up a pair of sneakers, and heading out to that 5k with no prior planning is not the way to do it. Without proper training and preparation, you can easily injure yourself, faint, and/or simply give up without ever giving it a real chance. An estimated twelve weeks of training is the …