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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.

Greek Episkyros (Ball Game)

Episkyros, like American football, required a lot of strength and agility. It was a somewhat dangerous sport, with occasional broken Read more.

Greek Palaestra

The palaestra was an ancient Greek athletic establishment for combat sports. It was a central icon within the life of Read more.

Greek Pygmachia Boxer - Health and Fitness History

Greek Pygmachia (Boxing)

Pygmachia was a wildly popular Greek boxing sport with brutal and bloody fighting techniques, occasionally leading to deaths in the Read more.

1906 rugby match - Health and Fitness History

History of Rugby Football

The history of rugby, from ancient Greece to medieval Europe – learn about football games of the past leading up Read more.

Nemean Stadium - Health and Fitness History

Greek Stadium

The ancient Greek stadium hosted Panhellenic festivals in different regions, such as the ancient Olympic Games and Panathenaic Games. Read more.

Greek Doctor and Patient - Health and Fitness History

Ancient Greek Medicine

Ancient Greek medicine paved the way for Western healthcare practices, growing from prayers to the gods to precise diagnoses and Read more.

hockey stick of William Moffatt - Health and Fitness History

History of Hockey

The history of hockey, from ancient Irish fields to frozen Canadian lakes – learn about the hockey sports different cultures Read more.

History of Wrestling

The history of wrestling, from ancient Mesopotamia to medieval Germany. Learn about the kinds of wrestling matches these cultures engaged Read more.

Discus Athlete - Health and Fitness History

Greek Pentathlon

The ancient Greek pentathlon was a multi-faceted Olympic event with high athletic demand – discus, javelin, long jump, sprinting, and 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.

Carving of two wrestlers - Health and Fitness History

History of Combat Sports

The history of combat sports, from ancient Asia, to Mesopotamia, to Europe – learn about fighting, boxing, and wrestling across 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.

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.