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Exercise is good for you. We all know this. Countless studies have proven it, instructors ingrain it in our brains, and, maybe most importantly, we feel great after training sessions. A regular 40-60 minutes a day is what most health professionals recommend, but even 15 minutes can help fend off debilitating diseases, and prolong our lives. But what happens when we over-do it, or become addicted to training and it starts negatively affecting our lives? Much like anything else, people can get add …

When Covid hit in the US it changed life as we know it. I began entirely working from home and was forced to deal with tragedy and unexpected life changes that have altered my day-to-day in ways that I never imagined - the loss of a loved one, another close family member developing a life-long disease less than week later, and staying home in order to avoid contracting the virus to protect those close to me with underlying conditions and weakened immune systems.That said, during that time my exe …

Making the perfect smoothie may be a matter of opinion, depending on your health and fitness goals, but one key fact is that the ingredients you use make all the difference. If your smoothie is loaded with sugar, artificial flavors, ice cream, simple syrup, etc., then you’re basically making a shake and missing out on the benefits that can be reaped from these easy-to-make, quick-to-ingest, nutrient-rich drinks. Don’t load up your smoothies with unnecessary sugary substances to add flavor - cons …

Losing weight for bodybuilders? Sounds like a joke to some people, but believe it or not, bodybuilding’s not all about simply eating as much as possible and turning it into muscle. That’s not exactly how it works. You can build muscles all you want, but if they’re covered under layers of flab, no one’s ever going to know it. Eliminating fat is key to giving your body definition, and living a healthier lifestyle.But it’s not all that easy. The trick is cutting fat while still building muscle, whi …

Whether you’re old fashioned and celebrating the twelve days of Christmas or you’re like everybody else and it’s twelve days until Christmas and you still need to buy gifts for everyone on your list, we’ve got that last thing you’re looking for.From stocking stuffers to a year-long supply of supplements, JBN’s versatile range of products offer a little (or a lot!) something to every name on Santa’s list (he’s already checked it twice, don’t worry) and we’re confident you’ll agree.We’ve decided t …