Stretching should be a routine stop in any man’s roadtrip. Stopping to stretch is about as important as stopping for gas, snacks, and weird roadside attractions. To stay limber during road trip limbo, try these stretches. Your Groin One of … Read More
Swimsuit Season Affects Men, Too
“Swimsuit Season” comes with a sort of dreaded connotation, like a luring nightmare in an otherwise pleasant dream. One of the highlights of Summer in Portland is the chance to rip off all those seasonal layers and get down to … Read More
Feeling Down? Lifting Weights Lifts Your Mood
A recent research paper which reviewed studies analyzing the correlation between lifting and depression conclusively found that lifting weights helps lift spirits, mood, and change brain chemistry. Over 30 clinical trials including nearly 2,000 participants were reviewed for the research. … Read More
Zen Schmen: How to Meditate
Jon Kabat Zinn is a leading thinker and author on meditation. In a Big Think video, he talks about the true science of meditation: observing your thoughts. “We are virtually continually bombarded by thoughts,” he explains and “The challenge is … Read More
He Who Sweats Runs The World
Here is a fascinating piece of evolutionary history. Hominins, or early humans, didn’t start hunting with weapons until just 200,000 years ago, though they made their appearance over two million years ago. Somewhere in between those two distant time marks, … Read More
New Ideas For Indoor Fitness
Though spring has sprung in many parts of Oregon, we aren’t out of the rain quite yet. The glorious Oregon summer is right around the corner, which means there are a few months left of needing to largely stay indoors. … Read More
Post-Surgery Doesn’t Mean Post-Recovery: A Lesson From Flea
Michael Peter Balzary is sober. More popularly known as Flea, the bassist from Red Hot Chili Peppers, the world famous musician has been outspoken about his struggles with addiction and his commitment to sobriety. Flea knows all too well the … Read More
Why Working Out Makes You A Happier, Healthier Man
A better mood is just one workout away, we tell ourselves. There is a scientific reason why working out makes us happier, healthier men. It starts with stress Working out puts stress on the body, which the brain reacts to. … Read More
Men Need Meditation and Mindfulness In Their Lives
“When men choose to turn our attention inward and cultivate self-awareness through feeling deeply with our hearts, we awaken the power of what it truly means to be a man,” wrote Jonni Pollard, co-founder of 1 Giant Mind. “We discover … Read More
Sunlight Is Better For Your Brain Than Artificial Life
If you’ve ever spent all day in an office with fluorescent lighting then walked outside you’ve noticed the drastic difference between artificial and natural lighting. Your eyes hurt and you squint to adjust when you step outside into the natural … Read More
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