Doug Bopst on Personal Responsibility and Becoming Your Own Hero – Legion Athletics 0 Home / Blog / Podcast / Doug Bopst on Personal Responsibility and Becoming Your Own Hero Written by Michael Matthews I firmly believe in the power of taking ownership over your life. You know, the whole “when life gives you lemons,…

My Top 5 Takeaways from Extreme Ownership by Jocko Willink and Leif Babin – Legion Athletics 0 Home / Blog / Podcast / My Top 5 Takeaways from Extreme Ownership by Jocko Willink and Leif Babin Written by Michael Matthews   “Can you recommend a book for…?” “What are you reading right now?” “What are…

The Dutch philosopher, scholar, and priest Erasmus once quipped, “When I have a little money, I buy books; and if I have any left, I buy food and clothes.” That’s a human with his head screwed on straight.  While Erasmus was focused on the health of the soul, his statement is equally true if you…

John Welbourn on Pushing & Pulling a Sled for More Stability and Power – Legion Athletics 0 Home / Blog / Podcast / John Welbourn on Pushing & Pulling a Sled for More Stability and Power Written by Michael Matthews If you’ve spent much time in the gym (especially CrossFit gyms), you may have seen…

How Maribel Used Thinner Leaner Stronger to Lose 28 Pounds and 18% Body Fat – Legion Athletics 0 Written by Michael Matthews “The best feeling is seeing how my body looks now and feeling amazing in my own skin.” How many months’ progress do your pictures represent? What were your stats for each picture? 12…

Key Takeaways No kind of protein powder will directly burn body fat or help you lose weight on its own, but protein powder can help you eat sufficient protein every day which will make it much easier to lose weight. The best protein powder for weight loss will be one that gets the majority of…

Key Takeaways Agmatine is a neurotransmitter created in the body that’s been investigated as a treatment for numerous diseases and health disorders, including Alzheimer’s disease, cancer, and ischemic stroke. Agmatine likely helps reduce pain caused by several health conditions, including joint pain, but it probably doesn’t do much else. Keep reading to learn exactly what…

These healthy latte recipes will give you the cozy vibes to enjoy anytime you’re looking for a relaxing and delicious drink. These all have added health benefits to them, making it a fun and nourishing way to warm up on chilly days. All of these are dairy-free for those of you with any sensitivities or…

Key Takeaways The push pull legs (PPL) routine is a tried-and-true workout “split” that separates your muscle groups and exercises into push, pull, and legs days. PPL routines can be customized for different training frequencies, intensities, and priorities to allow for more or less recovery and volume. Keep reading to learn what makes the best…

Q&A: Running and Muscle Gain, Kids and Dieting, and Pros and Cons of Kratom – Legion Athletics 0 Home / Blog / Podcast / Q&A: Running and Muscle Gain, Kids and Dieting, and Pros and Cons of Kratom Written by Michael Matthews I’ve churned through over 150,000 emails, social media comments and messages, and blog…