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If you love coffee, chances are you crave it pretty much every day. More than half of Americans consume more than 300 milligrams of caffeine per day, which can be equivalent to about three cups of coffee. But while the collective love for coffee is mostly fun, the consequences of being addicted to caffeine can […]

With a new year upon us, people across the country are taking steps to meet their 2019 fitness goals. And if you’re among those who have decided to get fit in 2019, you may have already joined a gym, signed up for a months worth of fitness classes, or stocked your pantry with vitamins, supplements, and […]

Not everyone has time to get to the gym, but there are a number of ways you can fit fitness into your day-to-day life where you’ll barely realize you’re reaping wellness benefits. Volunteer to Help a Friend Move For most of us, helping a friend move rates somewhere between going to the dentist, and doing […]

Taking regular vacations is critical to help you relax and unwind, but it’s easy to pack on the pounds over even a short holiday if you aren’t careful. Thankfully, there are lots of different ways to ensure you help remain fit and healthy while on vacation—without feeling like you’re back home at the gym all over again. […]

Those “weirdos” with the FiveFinger shoes are everywhere now. Have you seen them? Maybe you’re one of them! (I know I am…) It’s becoming increasingly common to see serious athletes and weekend walkers alike decked out in all manner of fitness gear. Stretchy yoga pants are now acceptable public attire and casual offices usually permit […]

The team here at MyFiveFingers.com is always thankful to the organizations and companies that sponsor this site and help us continue to grow the community. We wanted to highlight one of our recent sponsors, Farmboylogic.com, and invited their founder to share the story behind his change and foundation of their company. Meet Patrick Smith, Co-founder […]

Editor’s Note:  This is Part 2 in a 2 part series.  You can read Part 1 here. I’m sure you expected to read about Vibram Five Fingers in this article, I’m getting to that. I promise. I have to tell the whole story. I walked into the Saginaw Muscle Factory almost a year ago today. […]

Here’s the truth about losing weight. There is no magic pill, no magic diet, no super powered cleanse you can drink, and certainly no workout that will give you twelve pack abs in 20 minutes a week. You have to bust your ass every single day. I have worked out pretty regularly for most of […]

Editors Note:  This is part 3 in a series on CrossFit by Adam Farrah, a Crossfit expert and Paleo Diet Author.  You can see part 1 (What is CrossFit?) here and part 2 (Getting Started & Maximizing Results) here.  You can also checkout Adam’s series on the Paleo Diet Basics here. Enter Adam… CrossFit gyms are unique in […]

Editors Note:  This is part 2 in a series on CrossFit by Adam Farrah, a Crossfit expert and Paleo Diet Author.  You can see part 1 on CrossFit here, and you can see Adam’s series on Paleo Diet Basics here. Foundations of CrossFit The foundations of CrossFit are something you really should understand before you […]