An often overlooked and unheard of alternative to usual protein sources like whey or soy is pea protein. Believe it or not, peas contain protein, and are utilized by many vegans and vegetarians as a protein source. Pea protein is derived from yellow peas, a bit different from the sweet peas you find in the … Read more
Athlete’s foot is a fungal infection that can be contracted in pretty much every location where people are barefoot, such as public swimming pools, gym locker room, and weight room floors. With over 3 million cases reported each year, this is one of the most common infections out there. While it might not be overly … Read more
If you’re lactose intolerant, finding a good protein powder can be tough since most protein supplements these days are all derived from whey, which is a milk byproduct. Fortunately, if you dig deep enough, there are several other types of protein that come from naturally lactose-free sources, which can be great alternatives in protein supplementation. … Read more
If you can’t measure your success towards your fitness goals, how will you know if you’re doing it right? Tracking your physical progress is not only a quality assurance check of your diet and exercise regimen, but also a means of motivation as you see yourself getting closer to your goal day after day. One … Read more
Finding the best home gym can be daunting to say the least. Everyone has different personal needs when it comes to health and fitness, and because of that there are literally hundreds of different home workout machines on the market to choose from. Are you trying to gain muscle, or lose body weight? Are you … Read more
Water is crucial to the body, everyone knows that good and well. But what you don’t hear very often is how many contaminants are found in water these days. Whether you’re gathering water from a stream or merely filling up from the tap at home, waterborne bacteria is at an all-time high and can cause … Read more
Protein supplements are far and wide the most popular and best-selling supplements on the market. After all, if you’re not getting enough protein, your muscles won’t be growing anytime soon. However, when dealing with diabetes, you need to be attentive to what you eat. Carbohydrates, including sugars, are the largest factor in your diet. The … Read more
I’m sure you are anxious to read the book I’ve written about socks and sweaty feet below… but here is the final word: Darn Tough Merino Athletic Socks are easily the all around best choice. How many times have you come home after a long day to find your feet looking like two prunes after you took … Read more
As a swimmer, you have probably felt the effects of chlorine build-up in your hair at one point or another. Luckily for you, the development of chlorine-stripping shampoos with added botanicals has made an appearance, giving swimmers back what they have lost over time. Being a frequent swimmer myself, I’ve tried dozens of different products in … Read more