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
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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
Do you really not have enough time to be a SuperHuman?
BONUS: This has been a topic and question that I've asked people for a long time. Do you REALLY not have enough time for your health? Â For your fitness? Â For your goals? I actually wish it wasn't a question I had to ask so often. I don't even want to quote the silly excuses I hear about lack of time. Â But, I guess I have to at least try to re-create some of them for you... "I work two jobs, and have a family, I don't have time!" "I'm going to school full time and I work, I don't … [Read more...] about Do you really not have enough time to be a SuperHuman?
Why Do People Do Yoga? Top Reasons Why You Should Incorporate It Into Your Routine
BONUS: So, I'm currently on a mission to come up from a crow pose into a really strong handstand... And, if we're being honest with each other, I'd even like to master it all the way from the seated (cross-legged) position as well. You guys may know that we just recently released our Jedi Path which revolves around yoga and meditation for The Academy, and I'm stoked to finally have it in there for you guys. For that reason, I'm writing this article, obviously - but we've also been … [Read more...] about Why Do People Do Yoga? Top Reasons Why You Should Incorporate It Into Your Routine
The Superhero Workout: How to Train like a SuperHuman
BONUS: Superhero Jacked is a place for nerds and awesome people to come and find awesome content to start their SuperHuman Transformation, which includes tons of Superhero Workouts.. That being acknowledged, I'd like to discuss what really goes into "The Superhero Workout". After discussing with Chef Dave and Coach Derek a bit about routines, they floated the idea of "Fictional Character Workouts". And, while The Superhero Workout is more-so designed towards a certain breed rather … [Read more...] about The Superhero Workout: How to Train like a SuperHuman
How to Stop Food Cravings: Ways to Fight the Urge and Keep Away the Sweets, Carbs and Snacks
BONUS: I recently told the members of the SHJ Army that I was not only going to be writing longer articles in the mix with the workout routine posts from our Workout Database, but also working to find a way to help you combat the struggle with nutrition that many seem to have. And, I'm doing just that again right now. I've been spewing out some must-read articles lately, which actually led me to create a "Must-Read Course" within The Academy for our members there to have a more broken … [Read more...] about How to Stop Food Cravings: Ways to Fight the Urge and Keep Away the Sweets, Carbs and Snacks