Incite Fitness - First Steps to a Healthy Lifestyle

27Mar 2017 by Dalton 4 Comments

The Best Gym Chalk On The Market

Gear

Let's be real, I don't know many guys that enjoy wearing gloves when lifting. Whether it's because they don't want to look a certain way or whether it's because gloves actually do nothing for you but create blisters, they just aren't a realistic lifting solution. Girls, I can understand why you wear gloves, but I'd still suggest an alternate solution. So how do we solve the problem that many of us have in the gym? The weight room attendants generally run around and grease up the bar with some mystery cleaner that most certainly will leave a thin film of destruction behind. This film just waits, dormant, until the next no-chalk lifter slaps some weight on the end of the bar, grips as hard as they can, and then gets absolutely…

25Mar 2017 by Dalton No Comments

My Advanced Workout Plan For Men

Fitness

This workout plan is not for the faint of heart. Before I talk about how this works for men like myself you have to understand that I started this routine after years of consistent lifting. This is not recommended for jumping right into. If you are new to the gym and have really not lifted seriously in your life then let me refer you to a great program that I actually cycle back in every now and again for strength gain. This is great to start off and really teaches you form and how to power lift properly. Since power lifting is a pretty significant part of the workout I do it is extremely important that you understand the concepts of proper lifting before you dive into the workout I…

22Mar 2017 by Dalton 2 Comments

Financial Impact of Supplements

Nutrition

I can't argue against the fact that some supplements out there are pretty good for you. Humans are naturally more deficient in vitamin D and B vitamins so if you do take vitamins and these are the ones you take, awesome job! If not, then you are just throwing money down the toilet, literally. As I discussed in my earlier article here, we are naturally NOT protein deficient. I urge you to quit protein shakes and eat more broccoli. If not for health's sake, then do it for your wallet. The Sports Nutrition Market: The number one for supplement sales in 2016 was the protein market. Protein makes up around 70% of the sports nutrition and supplement market worth around $6 Billion. That means that people are spending approximately $4.2…

20Mar 2017 by Dalton No Comments

Best Athletic Headband

Gear

Why would you be on the lookout for the best athletic headband? Well let me tell you. I've recently been trying to grow my hair out a bit. This always fails because I get sick of it and cut it all off. The primary reason for my hair being annoying is that it gets in my face at the gym. If you are a guy with mid-length hair, this article is most certainly for you. If you have ever tried to grow your hair out to any length that you can actually style you have probably experienced the awkward mid-length stage. This is the stage where you cannot quite pull your hair back and tie it up, yet you can't really style your hair or maybe you don't want to…

18Mar 2017 by Dalton No Comments

I’m Mad At Oprah

Nutrition

I know I know... how can anyone be mad at Oprah she's so charitable and so nice to so many people and a total role model and on and on... Well, recently Oprah has a new ad out partnering with Weight Watchers. She is bankrolling for spitting some false ideas at television watchers everywhere. I'll explain just why I think so after you watch this: Sure, the theme is great. "Live Well, Lose Weight". Oprah goes on in this commercial to talk about how she doesn't have to choose what she eats. Let me tell you folks, her endorsing Weight Watchers is all about the money. How Weight Watchers Really Works: Basically, the premise behind Weight Watchers is that they assign point values to particular foods. Junk foods have higher…

16Mar 2017 by Dalton 6 Comments

Managing Stress With Fitness

Fitness

I am probably the most stressed out person I know. I don’t know if there is a valid reason for all my stress and anxiety, but it’s there and it’s real and I deal with it quite effectively. Perhaps the number one way I deal with it is through a consistent exercise plan. Even today for example, I was getting extremely antsy writing an article. I got to a pretty good spot for a break and decided I was going to hit the gym. Today is technically a rest day, but I needed to relieve some stress. I looked at my workout plan, decided what would be the freshest muscle group for the day, and decided to go ahead and work that. Some of you may wonder the negative side…

13Mar 2017 by Dalton No Comments

Creating A Unique Running Route: Stoplight Method

Fitness

So running generally gets a bad rap… At least I hate it so I assume a lot of other people hate it. Personally I have been a swimmer rather than a runner for quite some time, but I don’t always have access to a swimming pool. I have a lot of feelings about swimming vs. running that mostly stem from the low impact characteristics of swimming. Since I have relatively bad knees from the get go, I often get pretty sore after a run, whereas swimming doesn’t kill my feet and knees after a couple miles. I guess you can argue that swimming destroys your rotator cuffs, which is true, but there are ways around that and strokes that can lighten up the load on your shoulders. Although I prefer…

10Mar 2017 by Dalton 6 Comments

Work Lunch Recipes

Nutrition

I know one of the biggest struggles I have is eating a decent lunch at work. Maybe you have the same issue. Sometimes it's lack of access to a decent work lunch recipe and sometimes it's just because I'm lazy. I've recently solved both of these issues. I have the easy solution to creating the most delicious, quick, convenient, and CHEAP midday meals. First, if you don't already make your own lunch at work or at the very least bring your own then you should reevaluate your lunch choices. Reasons To Make Your Own Lunch I understand a large part of business is lunch with clients or customers, and I'm by no means saying not to attend these lunches. However, on the days you are not sharing a business lunch…

05Mar 2017 by Dalton No Comments

Best Water Bottle For The Gym

Gear

I’m sure you’ve wondered… What is the best water bottle for the gym? You’re not the only one! I wondered this for a long time and eventually found my soul mate, my holy grail, my go-to water bottle. Now even though I found mine, you may have different preferences. After going through a lot of water bottles I realized there were a few I kept coming back to. Those three were the Blender Bottle, the Contigo, and the Hydro Flask. The Hydro Flask quickly became my favorite and I never looked back. But I’m here to give you my thoughts on all three. The Blender Bottle: I don't really want to take anything away from The Blender Bottle, it's a great all purpose bottle. However, I would say of the…

23Feb 2017 by Dalton No Comments

Exercise and The Office

Fitness, Nutrition

When you say exercise and office in the same sentence, people usually look at you funny. I'm not writing this to tell you to do dips on your desk, or pushups in the walkway. I personally think that this just ticks everyone else off when they have to walk around you to get to the coffee pot. What I aim to do here is provide you with some options to add a little bit of movement to your day. While some of these ideas may seem like common sense, sometimes it helps when someone else brings them to your attention. Struggles of the Office I never really have been in an office setting for more and a couple days at a time, but recently I've taken on a role that…