Share Supplements are a really tricky subject for a number of reason, one of which (caffeine) you addressed in your Tweet. There is definitely a huge mental aspect that comes with taking supplements and it is impossible to tell how much of a placebo effect occurs. A lot of people ... Continue Reading
ShareBenefits: The crossover split squat is another variation to a typical split squat that allows you to work other muscles and take the exercise to the next level. By getting into the crossover position you are placing the focus on the outside of your front leg and glutes, whil ... Continue Reading
ShareArticle By: John Fontana Mushrooms are one of the most under recognized super foods that I can think of. They are a nutritional powerhouse filled with loads of vitamins and minerals, yet we almost forget about them. Even better, there is a wide variety of mushrooms availabl ... Continue Reading
Share Exercising when your sick is a very touchy situation because it can either help you a lot or set you back a few more days. This is a touchy subject for me to answer because there is really no telling what the answer actually is. I usually play it by thinking how hard my imm ... Continue Reading
ShareArticle By: John Fontana Healthy Or Not? Bread from Shadow Fit on Vimeo. – I encourage any questions or comments, please: Leave a response at the bottom of the article, E-mail me personally at jfontana@shadowfit.com or Tweet me @johnnyfontana on Twitter Continue Reading
ShareArticle By: John Fontana I remember I was pretty young when I first found out that yogurt had living cultures in it. And being a young kid with a wild imagination, I couldn’t help but think of these little communities that were in my yogurt. I pictured something ... Continue Reading
ShareBenefits: The high pull is an amazing exercise for people looking to lose weight, increased endurance and even gain muscle. It is an aggressive move that should be done with speed as the main concern. Since the high pull requires speed and total body involvement, it is gre ... Continue Reading
Share Great questions, I think a lot of people operate under that same assumption. The answer is yes and no depending on what you consider a fat belly. If you just want to be skinny than just don’t eat a ton and you really don’t have to workout. On the other hand if y ... Continue Reading
Share The diet industry alone is a multi-billion-dollar-a-year business. Hundreds of books and thousands of e-books are published each year, promising the answers to all your questions. They claim to have the diet that will change your life and get you to an ideal weight in no ... Continue Reading
ShareCarbohydrates, especially bread, is one of America’s favorite foods. Our obsession with different types of breads starts in the morning with bagels, english muffins and pastries, then continues throughout the day. The thing that many do not realize is how much a smal ... Continue Reading