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Source: PGA Tour video | April 2019
After being diagnosed with chronic fatigue in 2015, GOLFERAID athlete Scott Stallings changed his lifestyle. With two top-10s and a third-place finish in the 2019 AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am, Stallings is looking to earn his fourth career victory at the Valero Texas Open.
“The only time I really truly felt good is when I worked out. So when I was training and stuff, I felt great. It just kinda became a routine. It wasn’t a matter of if and when I was gonna do it, it was just a matter of what time of day.”
—Scott Stallings
Have you heard? Barbells are OUT, jugs are IN! Developed by elite athlete and coach Neal Maddox, discover why everyone’s raving about the convenient and affordable Jug Method. Dip ‘n’ Sip, baby!
In this episode, ‘Real Chalk’ host Ryan Fischer dives into the specific mindset LIFEAID co-founder Aaron Hinde takes into each day to help him build a successful company, plus they discuss all the juicy details about LIFEAID—past, present and future.
“Leadership is lonely … I’m not going to be afraid of confrontation to get us to where we need to go. There’s a big misconception where people thinking winning or success comes from everybody putting their arms around each other and singing kumbaya and patting them on the back when they mess up, and that’s just not reality. If you are going to be a leader, you are not going to please everybody. You have to hold people accountable. Even if you have that moment of being uncomfortable.”
Kobe “The Black Mamba” Bryant shares his perspective of life on and off the basketball court, a fitting legacy from the late Los Angeles Lakers superstar.
Santa Cruz, CA—Jan. 27, 2020
Recently launched, just in time to help all of us reach our goal of getting in the best shape of our life in 2020, the new Jug Method is already sweeping the nation! Droves of fitness fanatics from all skill levels are flocking to replace expensive home gym equipment with simple water jugs.
Founder and creator of the Jug Method, Neal Maddox is an eight-time CrossFit® Games athlete, elite coach & fitness guru who partnered with FITAID to share his revolutionary new fitness program with the masses.
“Whether you’re an elite athlete or just trying to get fit, the Jug Method is perfect for you! Ditch those expensive plates and barbells, join the Jug Arms movement today,” says Maddox with confidence.
The unconventional program encourages members to “Dip ‘n’ Sip your way to improved strength with the Jug Method,” promising to get you lean, mean and green in record time.
There are already dozens of testimonials touting the benefits of Maddox’s program: “I’m cancelling all of my gym memberships and sticking to the Jug Method,” says one satisfied convert.
Convenient and inexpensive, almost any kind of plastic jug (which you can adjust to desired weight by simply adding or removing liquid) can be purchased for less than a couple bucks at most any local retailer and put to use immediately with the Jug Method’s powerful, explosive movements.
Maddox is helping millions kick excuses to the curb by making fitness affordable and convenient, accessible from the convenience of your own couch.
To learn more about the program or experience the power of the Jug Method for yourself, visit JugArms.com today, and let the Jug Method take your fitness to the next level. Show off your jug arms in a Jug Method T-shirt, now available online in vibrant white. And don’t forget to fuel your jugs with FITAID, the #1 Post-Workout Recovery Drink in America.
Original article in Us Weekly | By Bernadette Deron | December 2019
New Year’s Eve is right around the corner, and everyone is getting prepared for the big night! For some, the holiday season may lead to a cocktail or two — which inevitably causes some unpleasant morning-after moments.
There are few things worse than waking up with a hangover. In fact, it will likely negate just how much fun you had the night before. So to help you get through the rest of the season (if you’re over 21, of course), we’ve rounded up some of the most popular hangover cures and preventative supplements that you can pick up from Amazon today!
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The pre-mixed drink contains a ton of helpful nutrients that can alleviate traditional hangover symptoms. You can drink this before, during or after your night out and feel significantly better the next day.
Get the PARTYAID supplement drink for prices starting at just $11, available from Amazon!
You’ve got a competition coming up and you’re deeply invested in your meal prepping, training schedule and water intake but you’ve also got some intense travel sessions booked. You have all the best intentions of keeping to your training schedule but a few hours of waiting around in the airport and some questionable airplane food later, you’re wondering whether you really want to make the leap to your phone to call a ride. It happens to all of us!
Think of it as your nagging gym friend who keeps telling you to go to the 9am Saturday WOD.
Focusing on your range of movement exercises and recovery stretches can help out big time after being jammed into a small airplane seat all day. While you’re waiting for your flight, take some time to stretch it out. It’ll help you feel less beat up and slightly more rejuvenated and get you ready for your next flight. There are several apps on the market these days that can run through some movements ranging anywhere from a 10-minute stretch to a full-on 45-minute yoga session. You might get some looks but you’ll be the one feeling good!
Be prepared for any sort of food situation by bringing in your own meal preps and snacks. This can be especially helpful if you’re on a long car ride or in a town where you don’t know or have access to a grocery store. Bringing a cooler full of your favorite training foods and drinks loaded with turmeric and BCAAs can help out with your recovery as well as just make you feel good after hours in the car. A lot of Airbnbs will let you use their kitchen, so bringing your own ingredients can definitely help out when you’ve just gotten into town and you’re ready to tuck into a heaping meal.
(Image courtesy of: Anna Kirkpatrick)
Something I like to do before I travel is research a local CrossFit box and send them an email letting them know I’d like to drop in on a certain day and time. Finding somewhere you’d like to train beforehand helps you to take the guesswork out of the where and gives you a why! Why are you going? Because you’ve already contacted the coach and committed to going! Also, training at a different box is pretty exciting.
This definitely goes without saying but sleeping is important in recovery and general wellness. If you’re traveling to a different time zone, try getting on that schedule as soon as possible. Eat meals when you’re supposed to eat (even if that means you have two dinners) and sleep when you’re supposed to sleep. That’ll help your body align with your new time. The temptation is to sleep until the afternoon or to crash as soon as you open the door to your hotel, but resist the urge! You’ll be glad you did.
Traveling is one of life’s greatest pleasures so don’t be afraid to live in the moment! There is something in being prepared but also in not being too rigid. Try to do what is best for you and your health in that moment. Always remember that, above all else, it’s about doing what makes you happy.
Image courtesy of: @the_goodish_traveler
(Cover image courtesy of: Robert Smith)
About the Author:
Georgia native Tiffany Ammerman is the thru-hiker and CrossFitter behind the travel blog The Goodish Traveler. She spends the majority of her time traveling, eating sushi and searching for hiking trails. When she’s not blogging, Ammerman can be found training at CrossFit LaGrange and teaching art to kids.
> > > Live well.
Sip, sip, hooray! We’ve combined the lightly carbonated Orange Burst flavor of IMMUNITYAID Wellness Blend with the slow-melting goodness of your favorite ice cream (or non-dairy substitute) for a Fall Float that will rock your world while helping to actually boost your immune system.
Just in time for cooler weather and all the germs it brings with it, IMMUNITYAID offers essentials vitamins and nutrients to keep you running on all four cylinders:
♦ Vitamins A, C & D3 to help you stay defended
♦ Echinacea, Zinc & Astragalus Root to help boost your immune system
♦ Turmeric to help reduce inflammation from everyday stress
♦ Chamomile, Ginger Root & Lemon Balm for calming effects
♦ Absolutely NO artificial flavors, sweeteners, sodium or caffeine
♦ Made with only the good stuff!
1. Pour the contents of one can of IMMUNITYAID over 1-2 scoops of your favorite ice-cream (or non-dairy substitute) in your favorite tall glass, until desired ratio of liquid to ice cream is reached.
2. Use a spoon and/or straw to sip your way to immunity while enjoying your new favorite Fall treat!
> > > Live well.
> > > Live well.
On Wellness Force Radio episode 303, co-founder and president of LIFEAID Beverage Company, Aaron Hinde joins us for a second interview to take a deep dive into how you can cultivate mental resilience and fortitude, how to expand your consciousness through new ways of being, and how to be a good role model for your children by adopting healthier habits for life. (78:00)
It all comes down to a mindset. Do you have it?
Cannabidiol (CBD) is being touted as a magical elixir, a cure-all now available in bath bombs, dog treats and even pharmaceuticals. Is it worth all the hype?
Dear Pessimist, Optimist and Realist—
While you guys argued whether the glass is full or empty, I sold the glass.
–Sincerely,
Entrepreneur-ist
Bestselling author Simon Sinek explains how leaders who’ve had the greatest influence in the world all think, act, and communicate the same way, and it all starts with why.
By Mari Krueger | Photo by Edu Lauton | Presented by LIFEAID The Functional Beverage Company
There are many ways in which the mind exerts influence over the body, and the body over the mind. One influence is in the way we fuel our bodies. The old saying that we are what we eat? There’s some truth to that. That’s why we always try to fuel our physical self with nutritious food and drink that help us thrive—and why we love the Daily Blend drink from our friends at LIFEAID. Filled with natural ingredients designed for optimal health and vitality, their Daily Blend helps to reduce stress, and its consequential physical inflammation. We really feel the mind-body connection when we drink it—and tap into a more holistic vision of our health.
Of course, these kinds of helpers aren’t the only way to to make sure your physical heath is supporting your mental health, as well as the other way around.
We all know it’s good for your body, but did you know aerobic exercise also has many effects on your brain? When exercise increases blood circulation to the brain, it influences the way the body reacts to stress. Thirty minutes of jogging or dancing causes the brain to send out calming messages to its limbic system (which controls motivation and mood), the hippocampus (memory, motivation and mood) and the amygdala (this one generates fear in response to stress). It really is possible to dance your worries away!
Gardening, walking, swimming and yoga have similar benefits, either practiced alone or with a group for an extra mental boost. Getting focused on fitness also distracts from the day’s worries, and makes you feel good about yourself for taking positive steps in doing something nice for yourself. Stress can cause a range of negative symptoms, like high blood pressure, and getting active can help counteract or reduce these effects. If that’s not enough, other mental benefits of activity include improved sleep quality, more interest in sex, higher endurance, stress relief, better mood, increased energy, more mental alertness, healthy weight maintenance, lower cholesterol and blood pressure, and higher cognitive function.
In with the good! Feed your brain what it needs to thrive—omega-3s and zinc help increase connections between brain cells. Choose foods that feed a healthy gut, too. Probiotics help strengthen the digestive system, which in turn benefits the immune system and decreases inflammation. Studies show a healthy gut may even produce brain-benefiting B vitamins. On the other hand, poor nutrition has been linked with mood disorders, learning delays and more—it’s just hard to function without the right fuel. Feeling stressed? Herbs like chamomile and lemon balm can help you feel more relaxed, naturally.
Same goes for your drinks… Step away from the soda and alcohol! Companies like LIFEAID create lines of beverages specifically designed for all sorts of mental well-being, as well as physical.
Raise your hand if you wouldn’t mind feeling a little extra sunny from day to day. (Free happiness? Who doesn’t want that?) Studies show even one extra hour of sleep each night can noticeably boost feelings of happiness in most people. On the other end of the sleep spectrum, cutting back on pillow time can contribute to depression, anxiety and feeling stressed out.
Moderate exercise—as long as it’s not too close to bedtime—doesn’t just make it easier to fall asleep. It also means your body spends more of the time you’re asleep in a deep sleep state, giving your body and brain more time to rejuvenate and repair. Just make sure to finish a workout two hours before bedtime if you have trouble falling asleep; exercise raises your core body temperature and releases endorphins, both of which can signal to your brain it’s time to be awake.
Relationships matter. Strong social ties are positively linked with many aspects of longer lifespans and healthier bodies. People in healthy relationships are less anxious, have lower blood pressure, and even heal more quickly. Even when diagnosed with depression, people in strong, healthy relationships are less likely to relapse. Talking over personal problems with a caring friend helps relieve stress and gain perspective. If the chat comes with a shared exercise, like a sunny walk or cycle class, the mental benefits increase. Friends can help keep you on track balancing work, a healthy diet, and other activities. Being there for one another other gives purpose and meaning. Be proactive in reaching out to friends and building relationships and strong social networks.
Prioritizing mental health means paying attention to mental illness when it crops up. Exhaustion, loss of interest in favorite activities and withdrawing from friends can all be signs of depression or another mental illness. Don’t wait for a mental health crisis to strike before seeking help, either—getting help early may prevent depression or anxiety. Mental illness is affected by a wide variety of factors, both internal and external, and may need intervention in the form of therapy, medication, or other professional advice. Call 911, a mental health specialist, or the National Suicide Prevention Hotline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255) or webchat at suicidepreventionlifeline.org/chat.
Nurture holistic health with balanced exercise, good nutrition, deep sleep and great friends. And don’t be afraid to ask for help when needed. When your mind and body are in balance, life is good.
At LIFEAID, we’re the Functional Beverage Co. that makes vitamins you’ll actually enjoy drinking. Our clean, nutritional products are made with only the good stuff, none of the junk, so you can enjoy a better way to drink that is tailored to fit your healthy, active lifestyle. Located in Santa Cruz, California, LIFEAID is proud to be helping to make the world a healthier place, one can at a time.
> > > Live well.
