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Ingredients (makes 2 sandwiches):

• 4 slices hearty whole grain or multigrain bread (toasted if desired)

• 1 ripe avocado, mashed with lemon juice and a pinch of chili flakes

• 2 tbsp roasted red pepper hummus or basil pesto

• 1/2 cup shr...

Built to Last: Rethinking Fitness Through the Lens of Longevity

What if the most impressive thing you ever did in the gym wasn’t a personal best, a leaner body, or a new high score on your fitness tracker—but still being able to move well, pain-free...

Ingredients:

• Sliced cooked bacon

• 1 beefsteak tomato, sliced and halved

• Red leaf lettuce (whole leaves)

• Pickle slices (sandwich-style)

• Optional: sliced cheese

Instructions:

1. Lay one full lettuce leaf flat.

2. Place ...

Built for the Mission: What Military Fitness Can Teach the Rest of Us

There’s a difference between working out and being ready.

In the military, fitness isn’t about aesthetics—it’s about readiness. Strength, endurance, mental grit, adaptability. Se...

Ingredients:

• 2 eggs, beaten

• 1 1/2 lb ground beef

• 4 tbsp plain dry bread crumbs

• 2 tbsp dried parsley

• 1 tbsp salt

• 1/3 cup cream

• 3 tbsp butter

• 1 small onion, chopped

• 4 garlic cloves, minced

• 8 oz baby bel...

Between Science and Squeeze: Rethinking the Mind-Muscle Connection

“You can’t just think your way to better results.”
Or can you?

For decades, the phrase mind-muscle connection has floated around gyms, often riding the line between legitimate cue a...

Ingredients:

• 1.25 lb ground turkey

• 6 halves sun-dried tomatoes

• 1 red onion

• 2 oz frozen spinach

• 1/4 cup crumbled feta

• 1 tsp dried oregano

• 1/3 cup bread crumbs

• 1 cucumber

• Salt, to taste

• Pepper, to taste...

Beyond Alignment: Understanding the Gray Area of Human Movement

We’ve all been taught that form is everything—and for good reason. It’s the foundation of injury prevention, smart progression, and long-term performance. The IFPA teaches form as a non...

Ingredients:

• 1 tortilla (low-carb or whole wheat optional)

• 1–2 eggs, scrambled

• 1–2 slices cooked breakfast meat of choice (bacon, sausage, ham, etc.)

• Shredded cheese (mozzarella recommended for low-carb)

• Optional add-ins: sal...