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How Mixing Strength, Low Impact Cardio, and Hot Classes Can Boost Your Performance and Longevity
Ever feel stuck in your fitness routine? Like you’re working hard but not seeing the results you want? I’ve been there. The secret to breaking through plateaus and feeling great long-term might be mixing up your workouts. Combining strength training, low impact cardio, and hot classes can take your fitness to the next level. Let me walk you through why this combo works so well and how it can help you hit your goals while keeping your body feeling young and strong. Why Str

Tyler Menke
Jul 234 min read


How Cold Plunging Boosts Weight Loss
Cold plunges have gained popularity as a wellness practice, but their benefits go beyond just a refreshing shock to the system. Immersing yourself in cold water can help you burn more calories and reduce fat while also increasing the release of feel-good neurotransmitters. Did you know that people in extremely cold climates can burn up to 5000 calories a day just trying to maintain their core body temp? Cold plunge pool in natural setting, showing a person entering the water

Tyler Menke
Jul 133 min read


From Can Do to Must Do: The Evolution of Exercise and Strength Training in Modern Life
Exercise and strength training have shifted from optional activities to essential parts of daily life. In the past, physical activity was a natural part of survival and daily routines. Today, it requires deliberate effort. This change reflects how our lifestyles and environments have evolved, making strength training no longer a choice but a necessity. Group strength training session focusing on progressive overload and time under tension Why We Didn’t Need Strength Training

Tyler Menke
Jun 223 min read


Boost Your Hormone Health with Cold Immersion Infrared Sauna and Medical Red Light Therapy
Hormones play a crucial role in regulating many aspects of our health, from energy levels and mood to metabolism and immune function. When hormone balance is disrupted, it can lead to fatigue, weight gain, sleep problems, and other health issues. Emerging wellness practices like cold immersion, infrared sauna, and medical red light therapy offer promising ways to support hormone health naturally. This article explores how these therapies work, their benefits, and practical ti

Michelle menke
Jun 183 min read


The Perfect Week!? The 4% Rule
What's the 4% rule that can change our lives? We often hear the phrase "I don't have time," but what if I told you that a mere four percent commitment could dramatically change the other 96 percent of your life? Imagine what a difference just a few hours can make! Let’s break down what the perfect week for exercise and fitness could look like. The Perfect Week Start by dedicating 3 hours to the strength room. This not only builds muscle—our metabolism's foundation—but also ac

Tyler Menke
May 42 min read


The Monsters Under Our Bed
We are watching a show called “Eric” on Netflix that has me utterly dumbfounded. Mind you, this has little to do with the overall plot, the acting, or even the emotionally gripping depictions of an addict in an all-out free-fall spiral. Yet there is something about this show that has me reeling on the inside. After finishing episode five last night, I found myself with my heart racing. It was then that I experienced a powerful realization that I hesitantly decided to shar

Tyler Menke
Nov 3, 20253 min read


What the Heck Am I Supposed to Eat? 3 Principles of Food to Live By
Are carbs friend or foe? What about fats? Is protein the ultimate hero in our diet? In a world overflowing with dietary advice, knowing...

Tyler Menke
Sep 29, 20253 min read


3 Ways To Turn Our Suffering into Superpowers
Life inevitably brings us tests and challenges, some of which we impose on ourselves, while others lie beyond our control. Since none of...

Tyler Menke
Sep 15, 20252 min read


3 Steps To Breaking Our Addiction to Bad Food
As I reach the 36-hour mark of my water fast, a thought strikes me: I’m reminded of an undeniable relationship with food—one that might...

Tyler Menke
Sep 8, 20254 min read


Medical Grade Red Light Therapy: 7 Science Backed Benefits
In an age and time when six out of ten Americans suffer from a chronic illness, many are now taking their health into their own hands after

Tyler Menke
Apr 1, 20254 min read


Two Tricks to Improve Mental Health From Phil Stutz and Jordan Peterson
What do world-renowned mental health experts Phil Stutz, Jordon Peterson, and Dr. Daniel Amen say we can do to improve mental health?

Michelle menke
May 8, 20233 min read


Cold Exposure
I stumbled upon this body hack 5 years ago by way of an introduction to the Wim Hof method. Recently, cold exposure began becoming...
marybethellis
Apr 7, 20232 min read


Be Generous With Your Scars
Years ago I had the blessed opportunity of hearing retired Lieutenant Colonel Scott Mann give a talk entitled "Being Generous With Your...
marybethellis
Apr 4, 20232 min read


Reversal of Desire
Phil Stutz is a world-renowned psychotherapist who has worked with some of the top film stars, athletes, and CEO’s in the world. Early in...
marybethellis
Mar 31, 20233 min read


Sweating Gold and Burning Money
Do you know what you spent last year on medications, doctor's visits, hospitals, and health care premiums? According to recent data, the...
marybethellis
Mar 28, 20232 min read


Maximize Your Macros
Eat fat, get fat? Eat protein get big muscles? Eat a lot of carbs and you’ll get soft in the middle? As is the case with most myths,...
marybethellis
Mar 25, 20232 min read


Why the Gym Is Over-Rated
The gym is over-rated. Why would someone who quit their job to tirelessly pursue health and wellness by opening a gym say such a thing? I...
marybethellis
Mar 21, 20233 min read


Hacking Your Watch for Weight Loss, Part 2
Use your smartwatch to help you change habits instead of paying too much attention to the active calories. As you can see, smart watches...
marybethellis
Mar 17, 20232 min read


Hacking Your Watch for Weight Loss, Part 1
Have you ever taken note of the calorie burn on your watch only to then grant yourself that allotment for consumption? Recently I watched...
marybethellis
Mar 14, 20233 min read


Stress and Cortisol: Part 2
On Tuesday, we discussed the why behind how stress and cortisol affect our weight. Today, we'll talk about what to do about it! We need...
marybethellis
Mar 10, 20232 min read
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