About eight years ago, Mat Lecompte had an epiphany. He’d been ignoring his health and suddenly realized he needed to do something about it. Since then, through hard work, determination and plenty of education, he has transformed his life. He’s changed his body composition by learning the ins and outs of nutrition, exercise, and fitness and wants to share his knowledge with you. Starting as a journalist over 10 years ago, Mat has not only honed his belief system and approach with practical experience, but he has also worked closely with nutritionists, dieticians, athletes, and fitness professionals. He embraces natural healing methods and believes that diet, exercise and willpower are the foundation of a healthy, happy, and drug-free existence.
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Slow and steady wins the race. It seems like this is true no matter what you’re doing. Trying to move fast – with anything – generally means cutting corners or acting unsustainably. Fast results are enticing but very tiring. It can mean a lot of grasping at straws and a lot of unknowns. When you ...click here to read more
Knee pain can hit every once in a while. If you have osteoarthritis, it may hit a little more than you’d like. But when your body and brain are telling you to sit down and rest, you might want to stop listening. It’s recommended to rest your sore knee joint to a point. If you’ve ...click here to read more
It’s easy to get weight and fat confused. People think that weight gain is inherently bad, yet adding a few pounds to the scale may be to your benefit, as long as it’s done in the right fashion. For example, let’s say you’ve recently begun a resistance training program to build some strength and muscle. ...click here to read more
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People, and particularly women, shrink as they get older. This shrinkage, however, could lead to an increased risk for heart disease. A recent study from Scandinavia has found that height loss in women is associated with an increased risk of death from heart attacks and stroke. But it mattered how much height loss occurred. Most ...click here to read more
Vitamin D deficiencies are associated with a host of negative health implications. Bumping up intake can help in most cases, leading to better overall health and lower risk for plenty of health conditions. Except irritable bowel syndrome, or IBS. Previous research has suggested a potential link between vitamin D levels and IBS symptoms, but a ...click here to read more
Managing joint pain, regardless of the cause, can be an even bigger pain than the throbbing you may experience. You may have medication cocktails and therapy to help you, but they can’t do it alone. Sometimes managing joint pain takes a more active approach. Doing little things every day – slight adaptations to your routine ...click here to read more
How often do you think about anemia? I rarely do, personally. That’s probably because I’m a 40-year-old man and am not of particularly high risk. My wife, on the other hand, has relatively low iron and keeps an eye on her iron intake. Perhaps surprisingly, she is not alone. New data is showing that a ...click here to read more
People don’t typically associate bodies with brains. Think about it: the stereotypical jock is all muscle and no brains, while brainiacs are usually small and skinny. But your body does have a lot to do with how your brain works. Living an active life that includes plenty of exercises can help you stay sharp in ...click here to read more
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