Leisure & Style
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6 travel essentials to pack to maintain your fitness
Travel is always an inspiring experience. I’m always coming up with new ideas and writing a whole lot more when I’m away. The only downside is, I’m not in my optimal routine to maintaining my fitness. I still workout nearly everyday and eat the same foods when I can, but that’s not always possible. Having my travel essentials make it a little easier and convenient. The following items are always in my bag anytime I travel. Also, none of the products listed above are sponsors or advertisers. I did not receive any product, nor do I receive payment from any…
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Top 10 fitness trackers: Find the perfect match for you
Fitness trackers have become an indispensable tool for those looking to take charge of their health and fitness goals. Whether you’re a seasoned athlete or just starting your wellness journey, a reliable fitness tracker can motivate you to stay active and monitor your progress. But with so many options available, how do you choose the right one? In this guide, we’ve rounded up the top 10 fitness trackers catering to various budgets, ensuring there’s something for everyone. From basic models that cover the essentials to advanced gadgets boasting cutting-edge technology, find your perfect fitness partner right here. FYI: We own…
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How We’re Trying to Support Our Immune System for Coronavirus Protection
Whether you’re worried about the coronavirus or not, boosting your immune system is always a good idea.
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Q&A: Fitness according to country music artist Russell Dickerson
We talk silent workouts, going low-carb, but not quite keto, and staying in shape while on tour.
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What it was like to work out at a gym that costs $900 a month
An inside look at Performix House, one of New York City’s most exclusive facilities
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The 7-day Spire Health Tag experiment
Spire’s Health Tag is an “invisible” wearable that sticks to your clothes and tracks your sleep, stress, and activity levels. We’re putting it to the test.
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Is Tonal a Part of the Future of Fitness?
Anytime I hear the words, “at-home fitness equipment”, I immediately think one of two things: a gimmick and/or a dust collector. The same goes when I hear about a “revolutionary” new supplement. But with advances in technology only getting faster and faster by the day, that might be too close-minded. Is it possible that a piece of fitness equipment could be as standard as a refrigerator one day? Maybe. And if so, what would it look like? Chances are you’ve heard of Peloton. It’s a bike you keep in your living room, but it’s also considered somewhat of a fitness…
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From the Weekend 5K to a 100+ Mile Ultra: How it’s even possible
Here’s what it looks like to eat and train for superhuman endurance
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Black Panther’s Winston Duke and his rise to the top
In this very moment, Winston Duke’s dreams are coming true. The 31-year old Trinbagonian actor landed his film debut as M’Baku, the leader of the Jabari tribe in Marvel’s Black Panther—2018’s most-tweeted about movie. It’s predicted that Black Panther will smash weekend box office records. Putting aside the anticipation of the film, the buzz around it, and it’s inevitable history-making success, there’s something truly special about it for Duke. He was destined for this. Navigating a strange place As a young immigrant to the United States, comic book stories were a means for him to adjust to the culture shock.…
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The gritty New York City workouts—and where to go and what to order after
The whole fitness thing for me started in the gym and it stayed there for quite some time. After a lift, it was alway a protein shake. Actually, it was a protein shake that was carefully concocted with a blend of the carbohydrates maltodextrin and dextrose. I would chugged half off it, then sipped the rest over the course of 20-30 minutes. Did that work? Well, I can’t say it didn’t because I did get in great shape, but I also was in my very early 20s with raging testosterone and the metabolism of a flamethrower. But my post-workout shake…
