I’ve been a fan of protein shakes since high school. You can make them with all sorts of consistencies and flavors, all while packing a whole bunch of protein into a meal. However, in my college years my go-to whey protein started to hurt my stomach. Fast forward a few more years and I’m so […]
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Have you ever tried creatine gummies? They’re strange little things. Their consistency is not like you’d probably expect; aka, they’re not like a gummy bear. I describe them to family and friends as a sandy/grainy fruit snack. And if you’re like some of my family members that take creatine daily, then they’re an interesting proposition.
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After listening to this video from Professor Ben Bikman, I find it terribly interesting that research correlates the amount of muscle mass with long term health and longevity. Even more surprising though, is that muscle mass has a higher correlation than aerobic capacity. Due to this, one of my new goals is to bulk up.
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When I started climbing in 2018, I went wherever my friend took me. Thankfully, the gyms weren’t just great for beginners, they had crazy difficult problems for more experienced climbers. Plus, each of them had fun routes and walls made for kids too. (Yes, we tried some of those too.) Not all gyms are like
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In the world of rock climbing, I don’t see many of the highly skilled casual climbers at my local gym constantly lifting weights. Some of them lift occasionally but it’s more common for competitive rock climbers to actually have a training plan that incorporates weights. At the end of the day, if you want to
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If you’re like me, and you don’t want to be reliant on a specific substance for energy, then maybe some of these things can help you. Although, we’re all made different and some things that work for me, might not work for you. Also, I’m not a doctor, psychologist, coach, or any sort of health
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I first heard about LMNT in 2022, when listening to episodes of Alex Honnold’s podcast, Climbing Gold. A year later I actually got to try some, and it was a huge let down to say the least. Until two months ago, when I started drinking it every day. The Ragnar Two and a half years
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Have you ever been so sure about something, that no part of your mind thinks you could be wrong? That’s where my head was when I decided to try Brooks’ Lightweight Packable Hat 2.0. I’ve seen plenty of similar soft running hats and assumed that they would be too floppy and tight around the head.
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It can be intimidating when getting into a new sport or hobby. And it was very much the case for me when I started to climb indoors. When I went to a rock gym for the first time, I was with a good friend who had been a couple times. Both of us being new
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Whether you got a new pair of running shoes to motivate you, or your best friend keeps inviting you to go on a run with them. These are the most simple, yet impactful running tips for new runners. Start Slow Please take things slow at first; both your pace and the distance you’re running. And
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