Congratulations to MJ Martinez for an incredible performance at the USPA FitCon Powerlifting Meet this August in Sandy, Utah! Competing under the United States Powerlifting Association (USPA), MJ delivered a flawless meet-day performance, going 9 for 9 and hitting personal records on all three lifts. This kind of performance is impressive on its own—but even […]

If you’re not drenched in sweat, your workout didn’t count. That was the mentality I was raised with; for a long time, I believed it.Even worse, I remember hearing that the colder your stomach felt during a workout, the more fat you were supposedly burning. It sounds ridiculous now, but in the moment, those myths […]

If you’ve spent time on social media, you’ve probably seen ads for “detox teas,” “juice cleanses,” or other products that promise to flush toxins from your body and reset your health. The idea sounds appealing, but do our bodies actually need a detox diet to stay healthy? To get expert insight, we asked our Fitbliss […]

The first time my coach encouraged me to eat more whole foods I assumed she was talking about the grocery store. I quickly learned that whole foods are foods are fresh fruits and vegetables, whole grains, lean meats, legumes, nuts, and seeds. Unlike processed products that often contain refined sugars and preservatives, whole foods provide […]

When it comes to working out, most people focus on the big things: their training plan, nutrition, or maybe their favorite playlist. But one often-overlooked factor that can make or break your workout is your shoes. The right shoes can support your body, help prevent injury, and even improve performance. Using the wrong type of […]

If you’ve ever tried to piece together your own fitness journey, you know how overwhelming it can feel. One Instagram post says do more cardio, another podcast insists you lift heavy weights, and your coworker swears by some new diet trend. But the truth is—your goals, body, and lifestyle are unique. And that’s exactly why […]