Is HIRT the New HIIT?

Is HIRT the New HIIT? Many athletes and fitness enthusiasts have heard of HIIT, High Intensity Interval Training.  HIIT typically is a protocol of short maximum bursts of sprints, followed by short periods of rest.  The rest is short, therefore never allowing the...

Studies Measuring Injuries in CrossFit Seem Flawed

Studies Measuring Injuries in CrossFit Seem Flawed There are a number of articles and studies claiming that CrossFit is more dangerous than traditional weight lifting.  The problem I have with this statement is that you are trying to compare apples to oranges.  It...

Is Your Data Safe in Popular Fitness Apps?

Is Your Data Safe in Popular Fitness Apps? Diet and fitness apps are super popular, and as they improve, the data they collect will become very valuable.  At a big picture level it may seem harmless, but at a granular or personal level it can become terrifying.  Could...

Want to Exercise More?  Get Yourself a Dog!

Want to Exercise More?  Get Yourself a Dog! A recent study out of the University of Liverpool and published in April’s Scientific Reports shows what many dog owners probably already know.  People who own dogs, exercise more!  However, what was more of a surprise, was...

Fasted Cardio, Better for Burning Fat?

Fasted Cardio, Better for Burning Fat? Fasted Cardio, or doing  your cardio on an empty stomach is quite common for people who work out in the morning.  Whether they don’t find the time or they just don’t like working out after eating, it is a common practice for the...