7 Big Chess Benefits There are some profound benefits to playing Chess regularly, much like a UFC fighter standing across the octagon from their adversary you have a problem presented in front of you and you must utilize your energy and resources to cripple your opponent in the most efficient way possible. Hell, sports exist that combine physical battle (boxing) with mental … [Read more...] about Chess Benefits: 7 Reasons Why You Need To Master Chess
5 Boxing Combos For Beginners
5 Boxing Combos For Beginners Boxing is essentially a game of chess, and our boxing combos are our 'moves'. To the blind eye boxing appears to be a flurry of jabs, right hands and hooks thrown randomly... be it at a pair of focus mitts, a heavy bag or an opponent. That's not quite the case. Boxing combinations, a sequence of punch performed in a specific order are … [Read more...] about 5 Boxing Combos For Beginners
The Ultimate 10 Minute Morning Routine
The Ultimate 10 Minute Morning Routine Over the years I've read, tried and discussed many different morning routines, ranging from routines that take 15 minutes to routines that take a good hour to get through. Not everyone has or wants to spend so long in the morning working on a morning routine - you don't have a ton of time to spare in the office before heading in to the … [Read more...] about The Ultimate 10 Minute Morning Routine
7 High Protein Sandwich Recipes That’ll Fuel Your Physique
High Protein Sandwich Recipes Looking for simple lunch recipes? Sick of eating chicken and brown rice with broccoli in front of your keyboard day in day out? Whatever your reason be the following 10 high protein sandwich recipes are simple to make while all containing above 25 grams of protein per sandwich (if you'd like slightly more or less to reach your caloric goals feel … [Read more...] about 7 High Protein Sandwich Recipes That’ll Fuel Your Physique
The Chinese Back Plank: The #1 Posterior Chain Exercise You’re Not Doing
The Chinese Back Plank The Chinese Back Plank is without a doubt one of the most beneficial exercises to perform, period. Regardless of whether you're a competitive CrossFit athlete, a boxer, a weekend gym-goer or a surfer the Chinese Back Plank can offer you numerous benefits Benefits of the Chinese Back Plank I personally used to disregard the benefits of exercises … [Read more...] about The Chinese Back Plank: The #1 Posterior Chain Exercise You’re Not Doing
Biomarkers Explained: 6 Key Biomarkers For Performance & Health
Biomarkers Explained The aim of this article is to explain what biomarkers actually are (as if you've read essentially any health or performance optimization book in the last few years you'll no doubt see references to biomarkers) as well as provide you with some simple, useful biomarkers that you can measure easily and inexpensively. First of all, what actually is a … [Read more...] about Biomarkers Explained: 6 Key Biomarkers For Performance & Health
How To Build Calves Like Will Sasso
How To Build Calves Like Will Sasso When it comes to calves outside of the world of elite bodybuilding you'd be quite hard pressed to find an individual with better calves than Will Sasso (founder of the great Ten Minute Podcast and regular guest on The Fighter And The Kid). Now, when it comes to calves like all other muscle groups genetics has a role to play, that said the … [Read more...] about How To Build Calves Like Will Sasso
Should You Superset Biceps And Triceps?
Should You Superset Biceps And Triceps? Supersetting biceps and triceps exercises provides an insane feeling, the 'pump' often leaving your arms feeling twice as big as normal. I must admit, training them together and obtaining that skin tearing pump is addictive... Whenever a fitness magazine promotes a new skin tearing arm workout or bicep blasting routine to add size … [Read more...] about Should You Superset Biceps And Triceps?
A gem cannot be polished without friction, nor a man perfected without trials
The Ancient Wisdom of Seneca When it comes to self-improvement and books in general we're always looking at the new releases as these are the books that're advertised and pushed in our face, both online and in your local bookstore. 90% of the time you're reading a poorly re-hashed version of a previous book. Books such as Seneca's 'On The Shortness of Life' isn't advertised … [Read more...] about A gem cannot be polished without friction, nor a man perfected without trials
Belly Pad Drills: Body Oriented Striking Combinations
Belly Pad Drills I've said it many, many times. Boxing is without a doubt one of the best forms of exercise for cardio conditioning, stress relief and improved coordination. It's fun too which makes it easy to start motivated and see your workout through... the same cannot often be said for the treadmill or assault bike. Today we're going to look delve into a number of … [Read more...] about Belly Pad Drills: Body Oriented Striking Combinations