Looking to gear up for spring? From new fitness gear to workout attire to the best workout supplements available, here’s how to refresh your routine as the weather warms … P4 Sports Supplements ($37.99 and up) Proven4’s line of NSF Certified for Sport supplements can keep you energized and primed for recovery: Pre-Game Formula: Caffeine, beta-alanine,… read more

We know you’re sick and tired of winter. So are we. Frigid temperatures, wearing extra layers of clothing when going from A to B, tiptoeing around black ice on the infrequent days we finally can venture outside for a run. We’re over it. However, spring and warmer weather are just around the corner, so you’re… read more

The best, most powerful and precise golf swings are products of smooth mechanics and countless hours on the links. As anyone who saw the ‘90’s Adam Sandler flick Billy Madison and tried to mimic his wonky swing knows that when you try to muscle your tee shot you’ll get a nasty slice or hook. And you’d better… read more

You’ve heard of super moms, but Power Moms – make that Proven Power Moms – are a far rarer phenomenon. We were honored to spend some time with Rylee Johnson, Power Lifter and Mom of three kids under the age of four. So how does a high school athlete push herself to become a long term Power… read more

A recent study showed that eating less can improve mood, sleep, and sex drive in healthy people. That means even serious athletes and lifters can benefit from tightening the screws on their diets and cutting out excess meals and snacking. But how do you do that if you’re someone who eats on autopilot or has developed habits… read more

The overhead walk is a simple exercise to describe, but execution can be tricky. All you do is hoist a kettlebell or dumbbell directly over your head with one arm, keeping your elbow locked out as you walk 25-30 feet. Then you turn around and switch arms. Easy,right? However, to do it properly you’ll be… read more

Turmeric is a plant — Curcuma longa — that’s native to India. It’s also one of the main ingredients in curry. The peppery flavor comes from curcumin, which is often erroneously used interchangeably with turmeric. Curcumin is a phenol with antibacterial properties and a compound that is part of turmeric. You can eat the turmeric… read more

Tabata is a form of high-intensity interval training that was created by scientist Dr. Izumi Tabata and researchers from the National Institute of Fitness and Sports in Tokyo. It calls on an athlete to train 20 seconds on, and 10 seconds off for eight rounds. Doing one exercise, say, mountain climbers, would be tough enough.… read more

What’s the flavor of your latest workout drink? Let us guess: “Chocolate”? “Strawberry”? “Vanilla?” Those quotation marks are totally intentional, by the way. Why? Because we all know the minute you take a swig of that faux-flavored workout drink, your brain is having a serious side-conversation with your taste buds about “lowering expectations” and “how… read more

If you’re unfamiliar with the landmine training device, it’s a relatively small and basic looking piece of equipment that’s probably covered in dust and stuffed into a lonely corner at the gym. Here’s why it’s time to blow the dust off of it: The landmine is a tube/pivot sleeve in which you insert an Olympic… read more

More and more professional and top-level athletes are partaking in yoga and Pilates nowadays, including Chicago Cubs ace pitcher Jake Arietta, and mixed martial arts champ Conor McGregor. While both disciplines offer ample benefits, the two activities differ in execution and focus. Yoga is more about full-body stretching and mindful awareness using static holds; it’s… read more

Halloween is upon us but even spookier than the creepiest ghoul mask or terrifying scary movie is that in the U.S. roughly 600 million pounds of candy is sold each year for Halloween. What’s more, 90 million pounds of that being chocolate sold the week of. <<Shudder>> If you’re an athlete, active person, or anyone… read more