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Four Reasons to Start Playing Disc Golf

The year 2020 taught us many things, one of which is that disc golf is for everyone! Here are four great reasons to start playing disc golf right now.

collage of pine bark, hands applying lotion, and brain illustration

Pycnogenol Guide (+ Top 5 Brands)

Pycnogenol is an extract from the bark of the French maritime pine tree, praised for its purported ability to support healthy hearts, minds, skin, and more.

Kava Guide + Top 6 Picks

Kava is notable for its calming, relaxing, and focusing effects. Some even consider it to be a beneficial alternative to alcohol, without the addictive qualities.

Best Paleo Protein Powders

Like with most diets, protein shakes are a popular supplement for those on paleo diets. So we’ve scoured the market to find the best paleo protein powders.

Protein Powders 101

Not sure where to start? Try here.

Protein Powder Guide

In this complete protein supplement guide, you’ll learn about different types of protein sources and which ones make the best protein powders. Read about why we need protein and how it helps us reach our fitness goals.

Health and Fitness History

Learn a little bit about the past.

Native American Medicine

Native American medicine and healthcare was centered around balance in every aspect of life – physical, spiritual, mental, and environmental. Read more.

Greek Woman Making Bread - Health and Fitness History

Ancient Greek Nutrition

Ancient Greek nutrition closely matched modern recommendations with regard to intake of each food group – a diet rich in Read more.

Greek Runners on Vase - Health and Fitness History

Greek Stadion (Race)

The Greek stadion was a highly celebrated footrace and the first event to be held at the ancient Olympic Games. Read more.

Roman mosaic of boxers – Health and Fitness History

History of Boxing

The history of boxing, from ancient Egypt to 17th century England. Learn about the fall of the sport and its Read more.

Ancient Pythian Games

The Greek Pythian Games were held in honor of Apollo. They featured the same sports as the Olympic Games in Read more.

Indus Valley soapstone seal – Health and Fitness History

History of Yoga

Learn about the history of yoga, from its subsets in the ancient Eastern World to its worldwide revival as a Read more.

Ulu Maika Stones – Health and Fitness History

Ancient Hawaiian Ulu Maika (Bowling)

Ulu maika was an ancient Hawaiian sport with similarities to bowling. Athletes would take turns rolling a small stone disk Read more.

1819 Japanese sumo wrestler painting – Health and Fitness History

Japanese Sumo Wrestling

Sumo wrestling is a cultural Japanese grappling sport, born out of a mix between 18th century street fighting and Shinto Read more.

Diagoras and His Sons - Health and Fitness History

Historical Fighters and Wrestlers

Health and Fitness History's list of the most notable historical combat athletes, including figures like Diagoras of Rhodes and Egyptian Read more.

Ancient Persian Nutrition

Ancient Persian nutrition – herby rice loaded with vegetables and lamb, bread flavored with milk or herbs, and sweet fruit Read more.

Indian Wrestlers - Health and Fitness History

Malla-Yuddha (South Asian Wrestling)

Malla-yuddha was an ancient South Asian combat sport with rich cultural history, incorporating grappling, boxing, and martial arts. Read more.

Japanese Kemari (Medieval Hacky Sack)

Kemari was a Japanese keep-up game from the Middle Ages. Players cooperated to keep a ball airborne, often purposefully kicking Read more.

Captain Cook Hawaiian Surfing Illustration – Health and Fitness History

Hawaiian Ancient Surfing

Traditional Hawaiian culture is rich with ancient surfing history; giant, glossy surfboards for kings, conditioned koa boards for commoners. Read more.