Building Resiliency: How Jiu Jitsu Helps Veterans Heal from Trauma

by David Morrow | May 22, 2023 | Mindset, New Research, Podcast, Recovery

On this episode of The Hard To Kill Podcast, we explore the mental and physical benefits of practicing Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, and how jiu jitsu helps veterans dealing with trauma. Our guest, Dr. Gino Collura, draws upon his experience in neuroanthropology and combative...

T-Series Part 2: The 3 Best Exercises For Testosterone

by Keenan Eriksson | Oct 30, 2020 | Getting Started, New Research, Recovery

This past month I have become very interested in a little hormone that ain’t so little:   Testosterone. This chemical is the lifeblood of male health, and that ain’t news. Yet very little is done to monitor or maintain testosterone levels in the modern world. It’d be...

T-Series Part 1: Why Warfighters Have Low Testosterone, and How To Test Your Hormones Properly

by Keenan Eriksson | Oct 16, 2020 | Getting Started, New Research, Recovery

  veePhoto by israel palacio on Unsplash From PTSD to brain injury, a military background greatly increases your risk of Low Testosterone. And you’re at risk to begin with. I’ve heard that the average testosterone levels of a modern day 25 year old are the same as...

How Chronic Inflammation Wrecks Your Body & What You Can Do To Stop It

by Keenan Eriksson | Sep 18, 2020 | Getting Started, New Research, Nutrition, Recovery

If you’re an athlete, I bet you’ve heard of inflammation. We can all remember our coach telling us to ice that painful joint, but what if I told you inflammation goes beyond the pain of an injury?  You see, inflammation is base level biology. Any time there is damage,...

Samurai Strength: Using Mindfulness For Better Fitness, Focus, And Life

by Keenan Eriksson | Sep 11, 2020 | Mindset, New Research, Training

Plain and simple: This article is about why you should meditate to get fit as f***. I’ve been training since age 14 in all manner of sports. Martial arts, swimming, water polo, rock climbing, cross country, discus, backpacking, and finally, CrossFit. However, I also...

Know Yourself

by Dainius Sileika | Aug 31, 2020 | Mindset, New Research

Know Yourself: An Introduction to Psychometrics Get to know yourself and become a better human being. Do you find it hard to get up on time in the morning, connect well with people, but your relationship is a mess. What’s the deal? In this post, we’re going to talk...