For those who’ve served in the United States military, the expression ‘own it’ is a cultural touchstone that encapsulates a valuable mindset. But the idea behind the phrase isn’t exclusive to the armed forces; it’s a universal principle that can benefit anyone striving for success. It means assessing the situation and accepting responsibility for your actions without shifting blame. The question then becomes: What does it take to own it? The answer lies in self-accountability, self-discipline, and self-motivation—or what experts call intrinsic motivation. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, a stud ..read more

“Life moves pretty fast. If you don’t stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it.” Nearly four decades later, this famous Ferris Bueller quote is even more relevant today. From TikTok to Tubi, there are literally millions of apps, websites, and channels jockeying for our attention—and that’s just in the digital space. Cultivating mindfulness can feel like an uphill battle, but the same technology that drives us to distraction can also bring us back into focus. Thanks to mindfulness and meditation apps, integrating mindfulness techniques into daily life is easier than ever before ..read more

Most football workouts require heaving heavy metal. The workout Patrick Mahomes relies on to stay lightning fast and keep his arm firing like a cannon revolves around explosive power. That’s not to say the Kansas City Chiefs quarterback doesn’t lift heavy; he’s deadlifting 550 pounds. But his long-time trainer, Bobby Stroupe, founder of APEC in Texas, prioritizes medicine ball work for its ability to train Mahomes to generate power from all angles. He implements med ball training two times a week, year round, whether in-season or off. They’ll work through roughly 20 different med ball exercise ..read more

Patrick Mahomes is undeniably one of the most exciting athletes to watch in the NFL. On his way to leading what many are considering the next great football dynasty, the Kansas City Chiefs quarterback secured his second ring with a 38-35 victory over the Philadelphia Eagles at Super Bowl LVII. The game was a tense one for fans, with the lead being exchanged often between the two well-matched teams. Mahomes was masterful in and out of the pocket, throwing his trademark acrobatic passes and scrambling out of pressure from the specialized Eagles pass rushers. The athleticism he displayed would be ..read more

How easily can you put off getting something you want? This process—delayed gratification—demonstrates the ability to resist the temptation of an immediate reward in favor of a more long-term one later. It’s a concept that was central to a Stanford University social science experiment involving marshmallows. The aptly named Stanford marshmallow experiment, conducted by psychologist Walter Mischel in the late 1960s, showed that our ability to delay instant gratification is perhaps one of the most significant skills we learn. Let’s look at the experiment, the unsettling trend toward instant grat ..read more

To lose body fat for good, you need to shake up your approach—and shake it up often. Plateaus suck, especially when you’re working hard in the gym and in the kitchen to make sure you’re doing all the right things to cut fat. You strength train a few times a week, you’re eating healthy, you’re doing cardio. What more can you do? Often, all you need are a few simple tweaks to get back on track to continue to shred body fat, and get closer to that coveted six-pack. To lose body fat, heed these 17 tips, all of which work to help you lose body fat. Within a few weeks, you’ll start seeing more defin ..read more

When you don’t have a lot of time to spend in the gym, efficiency is essential. You need workouts that maximize results, and to do that, you need to focus on the best muscle-building exercises for your entire body. Even if you have plenty of time for workouts, it’s still helpful to learn the smartest ways to target and develop muscle. While you don’t need to know the origin and insertion point of every major muscle, a little science can help. Knowing what role each muscle plays in moving the body will help you focus on exercises that will challenge you in all the right ways. But all of this co ..read more

Mike Colter is an intimidating man to walk next to. Standing at 6’3” and built like a Mack truck, it doesn’t take long to understand why he was cast to play the steel-skinned Luke Cage by Marvel and Netflix. His physical stature paired with a natural acting ability has made him a presence impossible to ignore onscreen. So when the producers behind Plane were looking for someone to go head to head with brawny Gerard Butler, Colter was an easy choice. In Plane, Colter plays Louis Gaspare, an enigmatic veteran who boards the titular plane as a prisoner charged with murder. The former French Forei ..read more

You’ve decided to make this year yours. You want to feel confident, resilient, and strong—in mind and muscle. So, you need to get on a workout regimen. This comeback workout plan builds muscle and burns fat, whether you’re brand-new to fitness or just returning after a hiatus. How it Works Sending you into the gym for the first time (or first in a long time) with just a list of exercises is asking for trouble. Since we can’t be there to spot potential muscle imbalances or restrictions to your flexibility, we’ve come up with a warmup that loosens tight areas and prepares you to lift heavy weigh ..read more

There’s been a changing of the guard. The Armory just announced a partnership with Nike, espousing a new name: Nike Track & Field Center at The Armory. If you’re unfamiliar, this cavernous, 60,000-square-foot arena in Washington Heights is billed as one of the world’s fastest indoor tracks. The Armory has hosted innumerable track and field meets and competitions, serving as home turf for inner city kids, an electric space for suburban high schoolers to bus in for invitationals, and a global stage for elite athletes to chase Olympic dreams. Today, roughly 150,000 athletes compete at The Arm ..read more