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All bottled water products are not created equal. Many consumers are unaware of the significant differences in quality and production standards. Too often, flashy marketing campaigns and misleading labels distract from subpar practices, presenting heavily processed or municipal tap water as...

While most fitness-minded guys obsess about protein, we ignore fiber—at our peril. Eating enough roughage is incredibly important. There is little to debate about that, despite what the hardcore carnivore crowd will tell you. In a recent and comprehensive Lancet study of previous research...

Water skiing is the ultimate summertime sport. The adrenaline rush of gliding on top of the water as a boat filled with your closest friends and family cheer you on (even when you fall in) is what keeps people coming back for more. The thrill and feeling of self-accomplishment (along with a...

In a world where anything that we would like to consume is seemingly “on tap,” it’s surprising to learn that as human beings, some of us are failing bigtime as relates to staying hydrated. Fortunately, a new scientific white paper and pilot study from Lucozade Sport, conducted by Oxford...

Stand up paddleboard (Also known as SUP), is a summer activity many look forward to. It’s a time to play out on the water and explore the outdoors – not to mention, it’s a serious full-body workout. However, you probably won’t realize you’re getting a head-to-toe workout due to the excitement...

You’re working hard in the gym; sweat is pouring down your face and you chug some water. Great idea! However, simply drinking water won’t hydrate your body properly—in fact, the combination of losing sweat and replacing it solely with water can cause you to become dehydrated and even sickly...

At 58 years old, most people would be thinking about their retirement plans. For Laird Hamilton, there is no other way to live than to continue dabbling with the edge. Mention his name to anyone in the world of surfing, action water sports and training and there’s sure to be a smile that comes...

Lauralie Chapados has had an incredible 2022 season thus far. After winning both the Bikini International and Pittsburgh Pro, the native of Canada is considered by many to be the No. 1 contender to Jennifer Dorie at the 2022 Bikini Olympia this December in Las Vegas. Because of her success...

Utilizing coffee as a pre-workout supplement is nothing new — it’s been a morning ritual for generations. However, a simple coffee preparation — in this case, cold brew coffee — has changed the game for coffee lovers (and athletes) globally. Steadily gaining popularity in recent years because...

Shake off a bad mood with frigid water. Get your energy and motivation up instantly. Make Your Next Shower Cold This sounds like an exercise in unnecessary suffering, but it gets easier and the benefits outweigh the first 30 seconds of hell. Plus there are some tricks that make it more...

Keep Your Diet On Track - Labor Day Nutrition Tips Holidays can bring out the best in us all. It’s a time where we are off from work (hopefully) and we get to surround ourselves with our friends, family, and loved ones. We get to relax, laugh, and unwind from our normal daily grind. It’s also a...

6 Things You're Doing To Kill Your Metabolism Do you go through your day wondering what you are doing to kill your metabolism? Probably not, right? Well, maybe you should. There are a number of things you could be doing that are causing your weight gain or lack of weight loss results. In this...

Bodybuilding Contest Prep - 3 Biggest Mistakes Contest Prep Mistake #1 - Time You must give yourself enough of the above. Most people underestimate how long it takes to get in competition/photoshoot shape. I was about 8 weeks out in the first photo and already pretty lean. As a general rule, if...

It’s no surprise, you work lots of long hours. You're up before the sun rises and still working long after it sets. But yet, even in spite of all of that, you somehow find a way to fit in your workouts during the week. Whether it be a crossfit WOD, insane circuit, or maybe just lots of heavy...

Athletes grow faster after training when their bodies are properly hydrated with water. Not keeping hydrated but becoming dehydrated has a catabolic effect. This will reduce the production of anabolic hormones while increasing production of catabolic hormones after strength training. Effect of...

Hydration is something that gets talked about a lot, especially in those who are interested in improving their health. When most people are talking about hydration or giving advice on hydration, you may often hear things like: “make sure you’re getting enough fluids”, or “make sure you drink...

As the temperatures continue to swelter during the summer, it has never been more important to understand the importance of staying well-hydrated, so M&F is diving deeper into the components of good hydration, and consulting with experts to learn more about the effectiveness of some of the...

How many times have you walked past your gym’s pool and almost worked up the nerve to step outside of your typical cardio routine? To give up the comforts of the horrible gym soundtrack or being able to shuffle through your own playlist and text messages while breaking a sweat for the seclusion...

With heatwave frequency on the rise, it is more important than ever for people to understand the dangers of dehydration and properly hydrate your body. The National Climate Assessment estimates that there will 20 to 30 more days above 90°F by mid-century. This, combined with our existing daily...

If you are anything like me, you want to look good all year long. There are no few weeks where you want to look great, and then accept looking fat the rest of the year, nada. You want to look jacked all the time. If you had to take your shirt off then you could at any given time and feel proud...