Author: Chris Ritchie
Chris Ritchie
Chris Ritchie is a competitive physique athlete and fitness writer with a focus on anabolic science, SARMs, and real-world training applications. With a background in exercise physiology and experience consulting for supplement companies, Chris brings a no-nonsense, results-driven perspective to every article. His goal is to educate readers with actionable insights that bridge the gap between gym science and street-smart performance.
Practicing “mindfulness meditation”, also called “integrative body-mind training”, that involves periods of intense focus and concentration is not just relaxing; it actually causes positive changes in the brain. The study in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences was based on 68 students in China who were randomly assigned to either a meditation or a relaxation-training group. None of the students had any experience with meditation. Using diffusion tensor imaging, a kind of MRI technique, the researchers assessed changes in the structure of the brain. There were substantial changes in the white matter of the brain involving the anterior cingulate cortex, a part of the brain network related to self-regulation.…
This workout uses nine different movements that your body was built to excel at. Complete reps of each exercise before progressing. Repeat the circuit three times. 1 BALANCE On a narrow plank or street curb, balance and walk forwards for 20m. Then walk back the same distance. Keep your body straight and use your arms as little as possible. Repeat 5 times for greater stability in every move you make. 2 CRAWL Move forwards for 20m on all fours, with a stone or book on your back. This forces you to keep your back flat. Repeats times, increasing the speed. To make…
If you want to keep your ticker on top form, try laying off the low-fat spread. According to one of America’s leading heart surgeons, Dr Dwight Lundell, having high cholesterol is only dangerous when our arteries become inflamed. One of the main causes of this arterial inflammation is omega-6 fats, which are found in margarine, vegetable oils and processed foods. To restore a healthy balance in your body, fill upon the omega-3s found in olive oil, butter and other products that come from grass-fed animals, instead. You’ll excuse us if we pop out for an Aberdeen Angus with bearnaise sauce?…