Back when I was running with the triathloning crowd, I had buddies who thought that all the training (running, cycling and swimming) they did gave them a free pass to the local buffet. They believed that they could, after their workouts, eat with immunity and with total disregard for their caloric intake. ...
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It’s a new year and many of us have new resolutions regarding how we are going to exercise (or should I say many of us are repeating our fitness resolutions from prior years). Well, let me preach to the choir some more. We all know exercise is good for us. Maybe...
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I recently read a study done by researchers at Bowling Green University. In a nutshell, they took some obese people and followed their exercise patterns by logging whether they reported being in a good or bad mood in the morning. They found that people were more likely to exercise on days on...
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A recent study indicates that people who do short-duration, high intensity training for a total of 1.5 hours a week (including rest periods) achieved the same exercise-induced changes in their muscles over six weeks as people who did traditional endurance training of 4.5 hours a week. This is consistent with the philosophy of...
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Those of you who follow this website know that I am an evangelist for Dr. Al Sears’ P.A.C.E. fitness program. I bought it years ago and when it comes to efficiency and effectiveness in exercise, P.A.C.E. is second to none. This post is being written on New Year’s Day, a time when many of...
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This is a follow-up to an earlier post regarding the potential health benefits of consuming coffee. The December 29, 2009 issue of the Wall Street Journal had a huge article in its “Personal Journal” section discussing some of the potential “perks” of...
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OK, gang. The New Year is coming and we wouldn’t be carrying out tradition if we didn’t make some resolutions. And, for readers of this website, those resolutions almost certainly must include resolutions to do with health and fitness. It’s not too early to start thinking about what your fitness, health and nutrition...
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The New Year is coming on fast, and each year around this time we all become both introspective and forward-looking. We reflect on the year gone by, usually with emphasis on our failures, and we resolve to do better. And nowhere is this mental process more prevalent than in the realm of...
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OK, just added WiiFit Plus to my “workout” arsenal. I haven’t had time to evaluate all its games and activities yet, but I can say that the balance board is going to be extremely good for my stiff, inflexible body – especially the yoga, but all of the balance games in general. Remember the...
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If you’ve never read any of the writings of the Stoic philosopher, Seneca, you’re in for a treat. Here’s a small sample to help you appreciate the value of your time. If you want more, I recommend Letters From a Stoic, also by Seneca. _________________________________ Greetings from Seneca to his friend Lucilius. Continue to act...
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This one’s for you folks who are not in their 20s any more. You’ll know if I’m talking to you if you have the aches and pains that come along with developing arthritis. There are all kinds of prescription and over-the-counter medications which supposedly will make you feel better. Personally, I...
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Everybody knows that trans fats are horrible for your health right? But what if I told you that there is a specific type of trans fat that’s natural (not man-made) and actually helps you to lose fat faster and build lean muscle? Not many people know this fact, but CLA is actually a natural...
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Yep, right about now we are all (at least in the US) feeling a little bloated and a few pounds heavier, thanks to those wonderful Thanksgiving meals. Most of us are also scheming ways to shed that extra pound or two we just put on. If you want a different perspective than the usual...
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Is it just me, or does anyone else find it “odd” that the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) would form a “consumer alliance partnership” with the Coca-Cola Company? According to its website, www.aafp.org, the vision statement of AAFP is: “AAFP’s Vision is to transform health care to achieve optimal health for everyone.” Now, on...
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I’ll be the first to admit it – I enjoy coffee in the morning. So, I am always on the alert to find information to rationalize my consumption of the addictive beverage. Imagine when I discovered that the prestigious Harvard Medical School would come to my support. Harvard Health Publications reports the following...
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Yep, getting up and having a nice, “healthy,” glass of orange juice always seemed like a wise choice to me. Much better than, say, a sugar-laden soda. Don’t laugh. Lots of people have a soft drink (or two) in the morning. Now I find that an 8 ounce glass of this “healthy”...
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There have been times when yours truly could be heard to say, “I used to run” or “I used to do triathlons” or “I used to be in really good shape.”  There have also been times when the current reality exhibited “a few” extra pounds and not much physical activity.  If the same could...
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Another attention grabbing headline.  Sorry, but I have your best interests in mind.  The full sentence is, “Get Up Off Your Lazy Rear and Exercise!”  You know it’s one of the best things you can do for yourself (and your family).  Here are some more reasons. A report in the Journal of the American Medical...
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