Athletes are openly using marijuana for recovery and pain relief without a performance boost so why isn’t legal in sports? A growing number of long-distance runners have started using cannabis in their pursuit of mental stamina, increased focus and pain relief. These kinds of athletes are decimating the stereotype of cannabis users as lazy, chip-chomping stoners. The phenomenon … [Read more...] about Marijuana For Recovery?
Fitness
Five Tips For Mastering Meal Prep
Because proper preparation is one of the cornerstones of a healthy diet If the first time you think about what you’re going to eat for dinner is when you step in the door after work, the odds of making a healthy choice are not in your favour. When a ready meal or a takeaway is the fastest and easiest option available, then that’s the option you’ll probably … [Read more...] about Five Tips For Mastering Meal Prep
Are Vegetarian’s Healthier?
Salad lovers are probably better off in the good karma stakes, but are vegetarians healthier than their carnivorous counterparts? We investigate the hard facts on being a vegetarian so you can be well informed when it comes to your food and health. What is a vegetarian? Stupid question? Quite possibly. But let's persevere: the basic definition is someone who doesn't … [Read more...] about Are Vegetarian’s Healthier?
How much should I work out for fat loss, strength or size?
How much should I work out is a question we get asked a lot. Whether you want to put on size, cut down and get lean, add strength, or just maintain, the amount of times per week that you train can be a direct correlate to your results. As a general baseline, if you’re looking for any sort of results, we’d strongly recommend that you don’t spend any less than three days per week … [Read more...] about How much should I work out for fat loss, strength or size?
Yoga for Running
Yoga can make a faster, more efficient runner and helps reduce the risk of injury. As the weather gets warmer, the prospect of lacing your sneakers and hitting the running track is increasingly enticing. Whether you’re looking forward to jogs in the park or preparing for a big ticket event, such as the Medibank Melbourne Marathon October 14, conditioning and nurturing your … [Read more...] about Yoga for Running