What is the purpose of a weight belt? I think that may be the easiest question I ask throughout the course of this article. Everyone can agree that a weight belt is used to prevent injury, right? Do you know how a weight belt prevents injury? I’ll admit, when I first purchased my weight belt,…
I wrote a personal blog about working on finding happiness and appreciation for the body I have. I work really hard for my body and should be proud of how far I have come. If you want to read more… which you should click the link below! Alissa’s Blog
We’ve done a few vlogs before, but this is our first joint vlog. Enjoy! (And be sure to watch it all the way through!) [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=whMBjUZqVNc] Remember, treat people how you would love to be treated in return, and respect lifestyle choices! And on a technical note, we’re sorry about the lighting. We swear we…
Lately I have been feeling a little lack luster. Things are not moving along as quickly as I had hoped for my acting career or my body. I was getting low when Gabe reminded me that “like attracts like.” I was astounded how easily I had forgotten this simple little message. What energy we put…
Every so often, I read an article, or see a post somewhere with information that is either wrong, misleading, or entirely dependent on your goals. Alissa and I constantly have to preface statements and new ideas with “For my goals,” because all of us want to achieve something different. I’m looking to get to a…
We’re bringing you this bonus post this week because this past weekend was the biggest weekend in Professional Bodybuilding. . . Joe Weider’s “Mr. Olympia” Competition. This is where the top bodybuilders that compete year round take the stage for the most prestigious title in bodybuilding: To be crowned “Mr. Olympia.” So, in case you’re…
It was about a year and a half ago that I started hearing a lot of buzz about barefoot running. A lot of people that adhere to a paleo lifestyle were praising them because of the supposed “natural” running they allowed for– I just thought they made you look funny. I tried them on, though,…
“Don’t give in to peer pressure.” I’m sure we have all heard about peer pressure growing up, but the secret that adults never tell you is that peer pressure exists in adulthood too. Being healthy, or attaining the physique you want can be a very demanding task that requires an immense amount of self discipline. …
Have you ever give much thought to what type of shoe you’re wearing while working out? For weight lifting, you have a lot of different options for footwear. Actually, you could wear almost any style of shoe, with one huge exception: Running shoes. Running shoes are built to give support while cushioning the impact of…
Are you someone who checks the packaging of an item to see if there is gluten in what you’re eating? If so, why are you checking? Let’s say you’re not one of these people that checks. . . Do you know people who do? Lately, a lot of people have been preaching about gluten free…