Supplements for Injury Recovery: The Definitive Guide
by Scott Hogan, ACE-CPT, COES Athletes and Weekend Warriors depend on Non-steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs) like ibuprofen to manage pain and inflammation after an injury.But long-term studies show NSAIDs do more harm than good.They interfere with the natural healing process, reduce collagen mass at injury repair sites, and increase chances of re-injury by as much as 25%.The goods news […]
Continue readingThe Definitive Guide to Collagen Synthesis: What It Is, Why It Matters, and How to Increase It Naturally
by Scott Hogan, ACE-CPT, COES Collagen synthesis is a blanket term that describes the process in which your body produces and forms collagen structures.It’s like muscle protein synthesis, but for your joints. And just like you can exercise, eat, and supplement to increase protein synthesis (and muscle strength), you can do the same for your connective tissue. To be clear, […]
Continue readingHiking, Disconnecting, and Taking a Break from Productivity
by Scott Hogan, ACE-CPT, COES Idleness is not just a vacation, an indulgence or a vice; it is as indispensable to the brain as vitamin D is to the body, and deprived of it we suffer a mental affliction as disfiguring as rickets. The space and quiet that idleness provides is a necessary condition for standing back from […]
Continue readingThe Dichotomy of Fitness: How to Balance Goal Achievement, Injury Prevention, and Longevity
by Scott Hogan, ACE-CPT, COES One of the things about being a small business owner that I struggle with most is the constant tug of war between having a long-term, marathon mindset — and having urgency to get things done.Keeping these two opposing ideas in balance is gut-wrenching.They’re not necessarily mutually exclusive. But it can sure feel that […]
Continue readingThe Anti-Inflammatory Diet, Simplified
The Anti-Inflammatory Diet, Simplified by Scott Hogan, ACE-CPT, COES From avoiding nightshades to cursing all forms of dairy, the wacky world of Anti-Inflammatory Diets has gotten… well… wacky. The back-and-forth debates on which foods to eat, which to avoid, and exactly how to brew your coffee for maximum anti-inflammation benefits have muddied the water. In this article, we aim to simplify anti-inflammatory […]
Continue readingWhat Causes Leg Cramps at Night (and How to Prevent Them)
by Scott Hogan, ACE-CPT, COES Nocturnal leg cramps can be a literal pain in the a** (though they more commonly affect the muscles of the lower legs and feet). Unlike typical muscle cramps, they’re usually NOT caused by dehydration, electrolyte imbalance, or even overuse. In most cases, there are several variables causing this sleep-interrupting nuisance. In this article, […]
Continue readingThe Ultimate 5-Step Injury Recovery Guide
by Scott Hogan, ACE-CPT, COES When it comes to injuries, there are a million and one theories on the best way to approach recovery. Should you rest? Ice? Deep tissue massage? Seek medical attention?Like a good scientist, our answer is “it depends.” It depends on your injury, your level of fitness, symptoms, personal history and more. But, that […]
Continue readingWhy Hot Coffee Doesn’t Damage Your Collagen Protein
by Scott Hogan, ACE-CPT, COES In this article, we break down:The science of collagen thermal degradation, and why hot coffee does not damage collagenResearch-backed benefits of collagen protein supplementationWhy putting collagen powder in your coffee turns your morning ‘joe into a veritable superfood Q: Does heat from coffee damage collagen?A: No. The initial degradation temperature of collagen is 572° F. […]
Continue readingOur Philosophy
by Scott Hogan, ACE-CPT, COES The mainstream image of fitness is doing exercises you hate and eating food that tastes like crap to impress people you probably don’t even like. This line of thinking leaves people disappointed, jaded, and injured.It’s all backwards. You shouldn’t have to choose between optimizing performance (now) and your health (later).Fitness should be about […]
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