Health and Fitness

Protein shakes have become synonymous with post-workout gains. But if building muscle strictly hinged upon protein consumption, we’d all be sitting around eating spoonfuls of whey protein and never hit the gym. Of course that’s not the case. You need...

Every year, most of us have one common resolution: Losing Weight. We pay our gym memberships in advance, work 5 days a week, eat healthily, and drink a gallon of water each day to lose weight. Two months later, nothing...

Some races are known for their iconic scenery, while others are known for their especially challenging courses. The best kind combine both, and that’s exactly what you get at the Escape From Alcatraz Triathlon. Now in its 40th year, the...

Both on the golf course and in the business world, Greg Norman lives up to his nickname––The Shark. During his Hall of Fame golf career, the blond-haired Australian racked up 91 professional wins including two British Open Championships and 20...

The number of weight loss and diet supplements available in the market today is staggering. In such a scenario, it’s not easy to choose the right one.  Not all over-the-counter fat burners are what they appear to be. These products...

Testosterone is typically known for being a male sex hormone. But libido and fertility aren’t the only jobs it has. It’s also responsible for the development of the musculoskeletal system and the hormone balance within the body. Its deficiency may...

This morning, Governor Andrew Cuomo signed a bill to legalize recreational use of cannabis in New York. This legislation makes New York the 15th state, along with the District of Columbia, to make marijuana use legal.     The New...

Looking for a full-body workout that benefits your ticker, tones your muscles, torches serious calories, and goes easy on joints? Then it’s time to befriend the humble-yet-mighty rowing machine—the low-impact workout we could all afford to do more often. Below,...

This isn’t going to be a feel-good story about overcoming adversity and achieving a life goal. That reality hits me as I lie in the snow at the bottom of the terrain park and assess the damage. My hip hurts....