Mmm mmm… We all love a good chocolate bar from time to time. But it’s important to keep them in moderation AND choose the healthiest ones. As long as you know what to look for when scanning the wrapper, you can have your chocolate and eat it too.
The debate over milk being healthy or not has lived on for years. Instead of worrying who’s right or wrong, take the advice given in our latest Gut Check. A change of pace to a different type of milk might be all you need.
Honey is a sweet-tasting, viscous substance that pares well with many foods and beverages. It’s also a great supplement to add to your diet as is. Before you go reaching for a fancy jar at your local grocery store, be aware of what to look for. You just might be getting duped!
No matter what you might have been told, dairy is not the devil! In fact, The Lean Berets are very fond of dairy products, such as yogurt. The important element is you need to know what to look for and which one is best for your body. We’ll help you figure those details out in…… More
A lot of you might be confused about the “RAW Food” buzz that’s been going on for several years now. This edition of the Gut Check will take a closer look at what you should know and need to know before throwing away your oven.
It has finally come time for the long-awaited inaugural edition of the Gut Check! What better a way to kick this party off then with a brilliant, nutrient-packed, powerhouse of a berry that you are probably unaware of. We’d like to send a special thank you to international superstar and health food guru Barry Kaplan…… More
It was only a few months ago that I could not even get both feet off the ground when attempting the elusive “Human Flag” bar/calisthenic movement where you hang onto a vertical bar then fly your body horizontally like a flag in the wind. My “ultimate goal” with the bar is to be able to…… More
Simple tutorial video on the “Negative Pull Up” technique. We use a plyometric box as an assist for getting into the “up” or “chin over bar” position. This is the same technique used by women when they first started attending the West Point Military Academy which enabled them to pass their pull up strength testing…… More
We have used “Dynamic Warm-Ups” or dynamic stretching for years in corporate wellness and fitness training with great success. We are posting a few “entry level” mobility videos to help people get started. If you need more details, please visit the credit references at the end of each video for more information. They are ALL…… More
Want to have some real FUN with shoulder and body mobility? Try the “Teacup” drill which originated from Tai Chi practice. There are ground versions too, but in this version, you can stand upright and play. Have fun with it–feels good on shoulders too! *Special thanks to Richard “Army” Maguire of Agelesstrength.com and Primal Move…… More