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...

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...

Murph Workout Dedicated to Fallen Soldiers

Murph Workout Dedicated to Fallen Soldiers Most who have spent any time in CrossFit have heard of the Murph workout.  Many even know that it is dedicated to a fallen soldier named Michael Murphy, and is one of many “Hero WODs” dedicated to those who have...

CBD, the Next Great Recovery Supplement?

CBD, the Next Great Recovery Supplement? CBD seems to be the latest and greatest in post-workout supplement products.  Many fitness centers and gyms are selling them behind the counter, claiming they provide muscle recovery.  They are piggy backing on the already...