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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.

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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.

Ancient Aztec Nutrition

Ancient Aztec nutrition revolved heavily around corn and maize, complimented with vegetables and a lot of salt and chili pepper. Read more.

Ringen Illustration - Health and Fitness History

German Ringen (Grappling)

Geselliges Ringen was a medieval German recreational sport, while Kampfringen was a self-defense system akin to MMA. 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.

Calcio Fiorentino - Health and Fitness History

Calcio Fiorentino (Renaissance Soccer)

Calcio fiorentino was an Italian Renaissance sport with elements of soccer and handball. It was popular among nobility, especially the Read more.

History of Strength Training

The history of strength training, from ancient China to medieval Iceland – learn how these cultures disciplined their bodies to Read more.

Two Palé Wrestlers - Health and Fitness History

Greek Palé (Wrestling)

Greek wrestling, palé, was the first non-running event added to the Ancient Olympics, though likely practiced for centuries beforehand. Read more.

Greek Runners - Health and Fitness History

History of Running

The history of running, from ancient Ireland to Olympia – learn about the kinds of running competitions and games these Read more.

painting of kolf on ice – Health and Fitness History

History of Golf

Learn about the history of golf and its debated origins, from medieval Chinese and Dutch sports to the development of Read more.

Ancient Nemean Games

The Nemean Games were a series of festivals that included even more events than the Olympic Games. Legends claim it Read more.

Ancient Heraean Games

The Heraean Games were a series of festivals held in honor of the Greek goddess Hera. Only women were allowed Read more.

eye of Horus amulet – Health and Fitness History

Rx, Prescription Symbol Origin

Rx, or ℞, is the symbol for prescriptions, used both in modern times and centuries past. The three theories as Read more.

Gichin Funakoshi (1925) – Health and Fitness History

History of Karate

Learn about the history of karate, from its precursors in ancient India to its development in Okinawa, Japan and its Read more.

Edwin Smith Papyrus Excerpt - Health and Fitness History

Ancient Egyptian Medicine

Ancient Egyptian medicine and healthcare was a dance between science and magic. Wound care, herbalism, and prayers all played a Read more.

Discobolus Statue - Health and Fitness History

History of Fitness

The history of fitness and exercise, from ancient Greece to India – learn how these cultures kept their bodies in Read more.

Babylonian Tablet - Health and Fitness History

Ancient Babylonian Medicine

Ancient Babylonian medicine revolved heavily around magic and incantations with little scientific process aside from diagnoses and prognoses. Read more.