Yes, consuming olive oil will cause you to break your fast. However, olive oil does not cause your fast to break in the typical sense of other foods. Olive oil is a heart-healthy fat but needs to be used in…
The short answer is, yes, pickles and/or dill pickles for that matter will break a fast. We know this might not be the answer you wanted to hear, but it’s our goal to help inform you so that you make…
Coconut water is a favorite the world over, but did you know that coconut water will cause your fast to break? Yes, rich in electrolytes and significantly, calories, coconut water is a no-no if you wish to rigorously adhere to…
Focus Factor supply dietary supplements that may be something of a miracle drug, if such a thing exists. If you’ve ever wanted to improve your cognitive ability and health, memory, and focus, either in general of throughout a specific period,…
This is an odd question to answer. By themselves, most behaviors won’t de facto decrease fitness (though laziness on any given day will impact performance). However, there are certain behavioral patterns that can severely, negatively impact fitness, and they are…
Force resistance is one of your core’s main jobs, so training isometrically– holding yourself still under contraction- way should always be a priority. If you want a strong core, you need to make use of exercises that rely on isometric…
The couch stretch is designed to improve mobility in your back, core and hips whilst relieving muscular and soft tissue tightness caused by imbalances, poor posture, too much time spent sitting down, and simple wear and tear. These issues often…
There are many measures available to budding athletes and their trainers, showing everything from heart health to lung capacity to maximal load capabilities. Biometrics are some of the more commonly measured aspects of gym goers’ lives, with few so focused…
We care a great deal about health and fitness here at This Is Why I’m Fit. The clue is in our name, after all. However, this is all well and good, but what do we actually mean by this? What…
It is not how hard you train, but how well you recover. Training hard is great, it’s great fun, it’s challenging and it produces results….right? Most people believe that high-intensity workouts are the secret to achieving the best results and…
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