Body composition refers to how much of your body is composed of body fat versus muscle.  Although most people fixate on their body weight when trying to get in shape, body composition is a much more useful metric to track.  The problem with just tracking your body weight is that if you’re new to proper…

Tim Anderson on the Power of “Movement Resets” – Legion Athletics 0 Written by Michael Matthews   When’s the last time you rocked, rolled, or did a set of head nods? These sound like things you might do at a heavy metal concert (RIP shows and in-person events), but I’m referring to simple exercises and…

Alpha-lipoic acid (ALA) is a molecule produced by the body and found in several foods, including organ meats, yeast, spinach, broccoli, and potatoes. It’s a popular supplement due to its antioxidant properties, which can reduce oxidative stress and inflammation. It’s also known for taking the edge off symptoms of diabetes, accelerating weight loss, and improving…

If you want to know how to lose weight fast, here’s something you need to understand: There are many ways to exercise and diet to lose weight fast, but most won’t give you the body you want. This is because the majority of fast weight loss protocols are just “crash diets” that burn as much…

Try this refreshing Ginger Strawberry Smoothie for a flavorful and healthy twist on a traditional strawberry smoothie. Strawberries scream summer — they’re sweet, in season, and rich in vitamin C, an antioxidant we know helps our bodies reduce inflammation, improve immune function, and boosts collagen production — hello beauty food! Busy mornings are no excuse to…

If you want to know how to lose weight fast, here’s something you need to understand: There are many ways to exercise and diet to lose weight fast, but most won’t give you the body you want. This is because the majority of fast weight loss protocols are just “crash diets” that burn as much…

Concurrent Training: The Right Way to Combine Cardio and Strength Training – Legion Athletics 0 Home / Blog / Podcast / Concurrent Training: The Right Way to Combine Cardio and Strength Training Written by Michael Matthews Evidence Based   Concurrent training is the technical term for including both cardio and strength training in your workout…

The dumbbell row is one of the single most effective back exercises you can do. It also goes by many names, including the bent-over dumbbell row, one-arm dumbbell row, dumbbell bench row, and dumbbell single-arm row.  And while some weightlifters make subtle distinctions between these variations, they all describe more or less the same, highly-effective…

How Brent Used Bigger Leaner Stronger to Lose 10% of Body Fat in Just in 2 Months – Legion Athletics 0 Written by Michael Matthews “I leaned out in a way I never imagined possible!” How many months’ progress do your pictures represent? What were your stats for each picture? 18 months progress. Weight: 185…