A lot of us use pre-workout supplements to feel more energetic, push ourselves further, and see better results from a workout session. Unfortunately, some pre-workout formulas can leave you feeling a little too energetic or “jittery.” The jitters make it hard to focus on your workout and leave you with a crash afterwards when the […]
If you’ve done any research on fitness supplements recently, or even if you’ve just heard someone else talking about fitness supplements, you’ve probably heard about creatine, or creatine monohydrate. But just what is this stuff, and why is everyone talking about it? Creatine is a natural chemical which is found in some foods (notably red […]
Why Sleep Matters and Other Tips for First Responders Between night shifts and on-call duty, home and family demands (many first responders are also parents), and the go-getter temperament found in so many first responders, sleep can be hard to come by. As many as thirty seven percent of firefighters—over a third—may not only be […]