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Toning the Arms for Swim Suit Season

With the summer upon us, many women feel uncomfortable wearing a sleeveless dress or swim suit due...
Defining protein requirements for a healthy, young population

The U.S. National Library of Medicine says proteins are large, complex molecules that play many critical roles...
Crunch Time for 6-Pack Abs

The rectus abdominis muscle is located in the front of the body—with attachments extending from the pubic...
Reducing artery stiffness can stave off diabetes, hypertension

Old age causes the arteries to become less elastic—with reduced capacity to expand and contract in response...
Back Extension Exercise – the Key to a Strong Spine

Spine extension, also known as back extension, involves moving the spine in a backward position. 2009 research...
Push-up capacity can predict future heart events for men

Heart disease is the leading cause of death worldwide, precipitated through smoking, high blood pressure and diabetes,...
Train Like Rangers

In 2013, I was contacted by two Army Rangers from the US Army Special Operations Command, who...
Made of Shilstone

Mackie Shilstone is a busy man and the passage of time isn’t going to slow him down. By...
Natural ways to lower blood pressure

According to Heart.org, an estimated 103 million U.S. adults have high blood pressure (BP), that’s nearly half of...
Mackie’s GNCs donate portion of Super Sale proceeds to STAIR

Thank you everyone who shopped with us during our last Super Sale in March. Because you shopped...
Bulgarian Split-Squat: Developing Strong Hips & Butt

Stand with your back to a step or low box. Place the left foot on the floor...
Elevated fatty acid ratio increases obesity risk

Researchers from The Center for Genetics, Nutrition, and Health in Washington, D.C., concluded that, “a balanced omega-6/omega-3...
Prone Row & Press: Working the Back (Posterior) Side of the Body

Lie on your stomach with your arms extended overhead by your ears. Lift your chest, arms, and...
This is exactly how you can get rid of your dad bod | Health24

Battling to shake that dad bod? Here’s the guide you should follow to get rid of it....
Fatty liver disease at epidemic proportions

The world-wide incidence of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) — characterized by fat accumulation greater than five...
Build your best beach butt!

Womenshealthmag.com says, “The three players that make up your glutes are the gluteus maximus, gluteus medius, and...
What’s the best weight loss diet for you?

The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases notes that one in three adults are...
Working towards a stronger core

Single & Double Leg Bridge & Press: Lower Abdominal Strengthening Lie on your back with the knees...
Tart cherry juice helps reduce inflammation in older adults

Inflammation, according to WebMD, is the process whereby the body’s white blood cells and other substances provide...
Mackie’s 2 Minute Upper Body Retro-Stretching Routine

Stretching is an important – yet often overlooked or neglected – part of a fitness routine. That’s...
High Blood Pressure Reduced with Evening Aerobic Exercise

It’s estimated that worldwide one billion people have hypertension – high blood pressure – the force of...
Box Lunge Tones the Butt and Thighs

The Lunge is one of the most effective exercises to work the lower extremity – specifically the...
Walnuts can help lower depression, especially in women

The American Psychiatric Association (APA) says that, “depression (major depressive disorder) is a common and serious medical...
Dynamic, Functional Stretching Routine

Stretching is a critical component to any comprehensive approach to exercise. Like most things in life, timing...
Blueberries shown to reduce symptoms of knee osteoarthritis

Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common joint disorder in the world — affecting 22.7 percent of the...