Are you ready to practice yoga, but don’t know where to start? Here are some of the top poses I recommend to beginners as a yoga guide. You guys might already know that we recently went through a yoga themed month with the addition of The Jedi Path into The Superhero Academy - and now we're taking it to the next level! And as your guide, I do need to remind you to discuss if yoga is appropriate for you with your doctor IF you have any physical impairments or limitations that could send you … [Read more...] about 11 Yoga Poses for Beginners
Stop, Drop and Rollout: All About Foam Rolling
BONUS: While the craze has been dying down just a little bit, it used to be that everyone and their mother was obsessed with the practice of rolling out- aka, foam rolling. For those of you who aren’t sure what I’m talking about, foam rolling is the practice of self-myofascial release, similar to a deep tissue massage. In theory, you can foam roll around a specific body part and break apart stiff muscles and become as flexible and mobile as Mr. Fantastic. Since it’s popularity reached a … [Read more...] about Stop, Drop and Rollout: All About Foam Rolling
Is Coconut Oil BAD for you? The Claims and Research Behind them
BONUS: Apparently, coconut oil isn't all it's cut out to be... Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ve probably heard the recent news- or rather, near-tabloid-like frenzy- surrounding coconut oil. A June 2017 report by the American Heart Association (AHA) came out with a presidential statement on saturated fat, proclaiming that, “Taking into consideration the totality of the scientific evidence, satisfying rigorous criteria for causality, we conclude strongly that lowering … [Read more...] about Is Coconut Oil BAD for you? The Claims and Research Behind them
What You Need to Know Before Starting Yoga
BONUS: Hey everyone! I’m Sam, and it’s with great pleasure to have Mike allow me the opportunity to contribute to Superhero Jacked. A bit about me - I, like you, am inspired everyday by heroes like Spider-Man and Luke Skywalker-for us ladies, how about Lara Croft, Rey and Wonder Woman? OK then! Well, that inspiration has led me on a path to being my own hero, and one of the things I’ve done during it is practicing yoga. That study then led me to earning my 200 Hour certificate to … [Read more...] about What You Need to Know Before Starting Yoga