Do you even swing? — The kettlebell is one of the most underrated yet one of the most beneficial training tools for the average fitness enthusiast. …

Why is nutrition such a polarizing topic? I could feel the blood rushing to my cheeks. Within minutes I became fixated on the screen. The world around me felt distant, and time stopped. The words I was reading fascinated and terrified me simultaneously. Was it really true? What if all…

Who can you trust for nutrition information? — I have actively participated in the online nutrition community for over 15 years. Shortly after I caught the running bug in 2005, I started to dive deep into nutrition. …

Calling all fitness enthusiasts If you are passionate about fitness and health, I invite you to become a writer for our new fitness publication, Beyond the Burn. My goal with this fitness and health publication is to bring together people from various backgrounds who share a passion for healthy living. …

Fat is not a swear word — My quest to lose fat started when I was still a teen. For as long as I can remember, I viewed myself as “too fat.” Being bullied at school and called “the fat one” at home, I grew up with the belief that my body was too big. When I…

Sales is not about selling — I never thought I would work in sales. I had many careers I was interested in as a child and various jobs throughout my adult life. I was a research associate who uncovered the secret life of trees, a call center agent, and a payment manager. And while I had…

Swing your flab away. — Imagine there was an exercise that would solve 99% of the problems caused by your sedentary lifestyle. An exercise that strengthens your weak back gives you an aesthetic ass and makes your abs pop. An exercise that simultaneously builds strength, power, flexibility, and endurance. And what if said exercise was…

What happened in October — Since I quit my job to make my passion my career in January this year, I have written a monthly report. Partly because it will be fun to look back and see the evolution of my business and partly because it is a means to hold myself accountable. Writing these…

5 simple steps to strengthen your willpower muscle today — Willpower is a superpower. This was one of the 24 life lessons I learned from winning a 24-hour ultramarathon. After all, it was neither self-confidence nor a superior season of training leading up to the event that earned me the trophy. It was determination and a “don’t quit” attitude. It…