Entries by lee@m7alpha.com

10 SIGNS YOU NEED MORE PROTEIN IN YOUR DIET

YOUR BODY MIGHT BE TRYING TO TELL YOU THAT YOU NEED MORE PROTEIN IN YOUR DIET. That’s why it’s a smart training move, and an overall wise health move, to be able to recognize signs of low-protein symptoms—and address them properly. Adults need around 0.36 grams of protein per pound of body weight a day, […]

8 SIGNS YOU NEED A REST DAY

As tough of a mudder as you might be, your body still needs some R&R if you want to get tougher, stronger, and faster. Neglect recovery for too long and you’ll sink into a pit of overtraining that’s harder to walk out of than a 5ft deep mud pit at mile 8. The truth is, […]

HOW RUNNING CAN HELP YOUR MENTAL HEALTH

EVER HAD ONE OF THOSE DAYS WHERE YOU JUST CAN’T FOCUS? Maybe you have too much to do but don’t know where to start and can’t for the life of you remember what you were supposed to tell that person? Then you decide to go out for a run to ‘blow off some steam’ and […]

3 IMMUNE BOOSTING FOODS FOR BETTER RECOVERY

We know that health and well-being are important to Mudder Nation at the best of times. But in the current climate, it’s more important than ever to ensure you’re fueling your body with immune-boosting foods to stay fit and well. Nutrition is perhaps the single most important thing you can focus on to aid recovery, sleep, […]

THE FIVE BIGGEST OBSTACLES YOU’LL FACE WORKING FROM HOME

We’re living through a pretty unprecedented time Mudder Nation and with countless companies moving their workforce out of the office we’re spending a lot of time in our homes. With none of the office politics, smelly lunches or troublesome commutes, working everyday in your favorite place is surely the dream? Not so fast. So from our living […]

17 TOUGH MUDDER DOGS IN HEADBANDS THAT LOOK BETTER IN IT THAN YOU DO

DOGS IN HEADBANDS ARE THE PICTURES THE INTERNET HAS BEEN WAITING FOR. Seriously, who can resist a pic of cute dogs in headbands? Or a cute dog getting muddy? For no reason other than your viewing pleasure, we submit the following dogs, all stars of Tough Mudder’s Instagram, who are Probably the Toughest Pooches On the Planet. […]

4 REASONS TO WAKE UP EARLY AND EXERCISE

I DON’T KNOW ABOUT YOU MUDDER NATION, BUT I LOVE HITTING THE SNOOZE ALARM. I have this habit of telling myself I’m going to wake up early, make some coffee, workout, and start my day with forward momentum. Yet, I continually struggle with the mental challenge of forcing myself out of bed in the morning […]

10 MOTIVATIONAL QUOTES TO HELP YOU PUSH THROUGH A FITNESS CHALLENGE

QUARANTINE CHECK IN: HOW’S YOUR MOTIVATION THESE DAYS? If your motivation has been on the decline as temperatures rise, you probably aren’t alone. It might also be time to try something new. Following and sticking to a fitness and nutrition program can be tough. Community and renewed motivation makes it so it doesn’t have to be. PERHAPS […]

TIPS FOR TOUGH MUDDER SPECTATORS

Didn’t think Tough Mudder was a spectator sport? Think again. Attending a Tough Mudder will leave you with a lasting memory, even if you don’t get dirty in the process. Tough Mudder spectators are welcome to soak in the on course energy—as Mudder athletes conquer obstacles—and participate in all of the on-site activities available in the Mudder Village […]

3 HEALTHY SMOOTHIE BOWLS

What should I eat for breakfast? It can be a tricky question. Breakfast is a meal that can sometimes lack variety and it’s easy to fall back onto unhealthy options. Healthy smoothie bowls are a great addition to your breakfast rotation, bright, healthy and delicious and ideal for the whole family, before a workout or […]