Supplements vs. food: How much food do you need?
As athletes, we are often questioned on our lifestyles: what we eat, how much time we spend training, the amount of money we put into what we love. One inquiry...
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Infographic - Got Milk? Throw it Away!
The USDA advises kids to drink at least 3 servings of milk/day & milk is commonly touted as a 'health food' crucial for good health; however, studies have begun to...
Infographic - Pullups, Knees to Elbow & Other 'Gymnastics-y" Movements
Well they're not all here (missing a breakdown of movements like the Butterfly Pullup, (Bar) Muscle-up, Toes to bar etc), but check out this cool infographic from Catalyst Athletics, breaking...
Infographic - The Bulletproof Diet
"Common dietary mistakes will sap your energy, lower your immunity, and make you cranky. Basic unsuspected foods can make you weak, soft, and fat. Replace them with Bulletproof foods that...
Infographic - New Years Resolutions
Did you know that based on past years it is expected that 45% of Americans will make a New Years Resolution (or more than one) but only 8% will...
Infographic - The 'Food Pyramid' Traditional vs Paleo
Who remembers learning about "Healthy Eating and Fitness" in high school? (or elementary school for that matter). If you do, chances are you remember the "Food Pyramid" i.e. 6-11 servings...
#Infographic - The Paleolithic Diet Explained
10 years ago if you asked someone about the paleo diet, or went on a hunt for paleo-friendly foods chances are you'd be shit out of luck most of the...
Infographic - Dehydration...Making us Fat and Sick?
Dehydration can cause... fatigue skin disorders digestive disorders weight gain bladder problems kidney problems and more.... Sounds unappealing doesn't it? So drink up and read more
Infographic - The Olympic Lifts...Are You Putting Your Feet Where They Should Be?
Do you know what your feet are/should be doing during the snatch and clean & jerk? Check it out this poster from FuBarbell
The Four Pillars of Mental Toughness
“The most important game you will ever play will happen on the 4 inch ‘field’ between your ears” That is something one of my all-time favourite coaches used to say...
Performance Under Pressure Part 2 - Managing the Beast
In Performance Under Pressure Part 1 I talked about Stress as a 4 step process and addressed the fact that a situation is not stressful until we mentally appraise what...
Performance Under Pressure Part 1 - A Stressful Situation?
Technically speaking there is no such thing as a 'Stressful Situation' Now before you decide I'm nuts let me explain what I mean... Situations in themselves are not stressful, but...
Carbs are killing you… or are they?
I came across this Infographic yesterday telling us that carbs are evil and are the real reason we get fat. Its a pretty black and white story. But is this...
If You’re Not Failing, You’re Not Trying
Reposted with permission from Jerred Moon, the mastermind behind End Of Three Fitness blog Here's a quote: "Michael Jordan: Most people wouldn’t believe that a man often lauded as the...
Blonyx Affiliate Program Launched
Like our products? Have a means to communicate with other ******** athletes you think would also like our products? Why not sign up to our new affiliate program and...
Don't let vitamin D deficiency get in the way of your training!
OK, so I have covered the importance of adequate quality sleep and joint impact on your progression and health as an athlete. Now, as the nights draw in on those...