Emotions such as anxiety, fear, worry, and grief are natural responses to life’s unfortunate, sometimes unfair, circumstances. But if you’re unable to cope with them and they significantly disrupt your daily life, then you must [...]
Sleep and Athletic Performance: The Vital Connection Ah, sleep. The blissful state when you get to dream about flying unicorns, or the day you finally licked your elbow, or whatever floats your boat. For athletes, [...]
Running is the most essential and oldest form of exercise that humans have been doing for many years. Running is very good for humans in many different ways. If you are not someone who is [...]
Hyperpigmentation is when areas of the skin, more than often around the face and neck area, become darker in appearance than the skin around it. Hyperpigmentation can be confined to one small area, or else [...]
In the world of athletics, there is always a search for an edge – something that will give athletes a competitive advantage. In recent years, velocity-based training has emerged as a potential game changer, providing [...]
Counting steps is a popular way to measure activity and fitness levels. While measuring how many steps you take might seem easy, it's actually a bit more complicated than you'd think. In fact, figuring out [...]
Fact: Chafed skin isn't fun. Whether it's your thighs or armpits, chafing is something most of us would like to avoid. But, if there's one place we humans especially don't want chapped skin, it's our [...]
Noah Beck is a veritable TikTok sensation thanks to his fun videos and chiseled physique. But, how much do you really know about one of the Sway House's most prolific TikTokers? Up next, we'll give [...]
Biking is always an excellent way to get out and enjoy some exercise in the great outdoors. However, finding a bike that's the right size for you can be challenging, especially if you're a big [...]
Are you experiencing pain on top of your foot? We know exactly how annoying and frustrating that can be. It's extremely difficult to go about your day to day life when anything hurts... let alone [...]
Sprained ankles are common injuries that can take an annoyingly long time to get better. Whether you hurt yourself playing tennis or by tripping as you walked down the street, we all want to know: [...]
Are you suffering from hair loss? You're not alone. Some 80 million people in the United States alone suffer from a type of hair loss called androgenetic alopecia, which has been linked to high levels of [...]
Have you ever noticed that your knees bend inward? You're not alone. Knee valgus, knock knees, or genu valgum (whatever you call it) all indicate the same thing: when someone's knees bend inward toward the [...]
Our bodies need oxygen to produce energy that fuels our essential organs. Oxygen is transported from our lungs to the rest of our body through the blood, so ensuring that our blood has enough of [...]
Whether you're new to running or a seasoned marathoner, there's always some new lingo to learn. Runners are well-known for their seemingly endless stream of jargon, which can leave even the most experienced of racers [...]
If you've just started a new training program and are wondering what an MHR is, you're not alone. Fitness gurus love jargon, which can cause plenty of confusion among athletes. MHR, or "maximum heart rate," [...]
Fitbit is one of the world's leading fitness trackers, and for good reason. The company's line-up of fitness tech wearables is one of the best in the business. So it should be no surprise that [...]
Nurses, doctors, and medical workers are our heroes in blue every day of the week. In 2020, they've worked even harder than ever. It's no secret that healthcare practitioners are on their feet all day, [...]
When crafting your daily workouts, it's important you understand the differences between various types of exercises. We often categorize exercises is either "isotonic" or "isometric, but what do these terms mean for your training? Simply [...]
Have you ever noticed that your head sits very far forward even when you try to sit up straight? Well, you're not alone. This condition, known as "forward head posture" or "nerd neck," is becoming [...]
At some point in your life, you've probably heard someone tell you that muscle weighs more than fat. But, does muscle actually weigh more than fat, or is this just another dieting myth? Thankfully, we're [...]
Are you interested in finding out how many miles you can log on your daily walks? While there's no default answer (the miles you can walk in a day greatly vary from person to person), [...]
Cycling is one of the best physical exercises when it comes to revitalizing your health and wellness. It tones the whole body (from muscles to joints), and also relieves stress. Like weight lifting; following the [...]
Healthcare workers are some of the most strained professionals, both mentally and physically. According to mental health reviews by medical researchers on NCBI, 89% of healthcare workers have reported psychological concerns within the last two years. [...]
Time for some fast facts and speedy stats! Wondering how fast the average human can run? Or their average sprint speed? The average person can run a mile in 9 minutes and 48 seconds, according [...]
If you’re an athlete at the top of your game, you know that running in wind can make or break your race. The weather can either be a help or a hindrance - providing wind [...]
In today’s hyper-photoshopped world, it’s hard to know exactly what the average American male looks like. Is it the glossy images (complete with rippling six-packs) strewn across Instagram, TikTok, and other social media? Or maybe [...]
Lose 20 pounds. Few things are guaranteed when it comes to racing, but one thing is certain: the less weight you're carrying to the finish line, the faster you will get there. Below is a [...]
