Fitness Tips

It finally cooled off this past weekend! YAY! Fall is on the way! That means that a lot of you will start exercising outside. Walking, maybe walk-jogging, maybe even training for a 5K? Good for you! HERE'S WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: Plantar fasciitis (say "PLAN-ter fash-ee-EYE-tus") is the most common cause of heel pain […]

In an effort to protect our hearts, reduce inflammation, and live longer, Americans spend more than $1 billion a year on over-the-counter Omega-3s. Is fish oil really a wonder pill, or are we just wasting our money? HOW IT STARTED The Pharmacy Times recently published The Fish Oil Story, a fascinating read. Long story less long: […]

Unsanctioned DEADLIFT-ONLY Meet! SIGN UP GrassIron's 6th Annual "Day of the Dead" is an unsanctioned, casual meet perfect for both new and experienced lifters. Lifters will compete for one of four 1st place prizes - a Growler filled with local craft beer! Growlers will be awarded to the top male and top female in the […]

Most people cringe when they see someone deadlifting with a rounded back. Even to those who know absolutely nothing about barbell training, it just looks “unsafe”.  But lifters do it all the time. Even the best in the world round their backs, especially during conventional deadlifts. World Champion and elite level powerlifter Konstantin Konstaninov always […]

“Breakfast is the most important meal of the day”. For many years, this phrase was accepted as absolute truth. But is it really? Does skipping breakfast cause weight gain? Does eating breakfast improve brain function? Should you or shouldn’t you? HOW IT ALL BEGAN Until the early 1800s, breakfast was, well, no big deal. It […]

Foam rolling is an incredibly popular form of myofascial release. Manufacturers of foam rollers promise the moon. Some even claim that foam rolling will reduce cellulite. (Oh, if it were only that easy.) But there’s really not a lot of scientific research on foam rolling. Here’s what we know: DOES IT BREAK UP SCAR TISSUE? […]