by Matt Westenburg | Oct 16, 2020 | Fitness
The days leading up to a triathlon are filled with all kinds of emotions. It’s easy to feel unprepared. You’ll wonder if you can even finish, let alone meet your goals. There’s extra stress as you try to squeeze in last minute training without tiring yourself out for...
by Matt Westenburg | Oct 16, 2020 | Fitness
It’s easy to scoff at the meatheads with huge biceps but there are some real benefits to having good upper body strength. A strong upper body increases your confidence in a couple ways. There’s no doubt that your arms and shoulders will look good but you’ll also feel...
by Matt Westenburg | Oct 16, 2020 | Fitness
Triathlon races and the training that comes before them are plagued by misconceptions. The myths surrounding triathlons are often the reason people avoid participating in them. We’ve debunked some of the most common triathlon myths. Myth: Triathlons are longer than...
by Matt Westenburg | Oct 16, 2020 | Fitness
Mind games: Trick yourself into weight loss Let’s be honest. There are many times when the only reason a diet doesn’t work is because we have failed to follow them. It’s challenging to stare at a plate of homemade chocolate chip cookies and difficult to deny a...
by Matt Westenburg | Oct 16, 2020 | Fitness, Travel
A little embarrassing to admit, but at some point, at least a few of us have wanted to hop inside our favorite television program. We form such a strong connection to the characters we want to break through the screen barrier and join in on the story. It turns out...
by Matt Westenburg | Oct 16, 2020 | Fitness
It’s rare that the completion of a task merits a tattoo. I once polished off two full medium pizzas in only an hour and a half and was close to commemorating the occasion with some ink before I thought better of it. However, what is absolutely worth getting...
