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Sometimes, it’s helpful to know what you are trying to accomplish when you work out. How many of us just go through the motions, doing the same or similar workout time after time. One thing worth doing is taking a look at a muscle diagram to get a clear idea of what muscles you...
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As we age and begin to have a few battle scars (injuries, strains, overuse, etc.) we find that we develop joint pains. You know, that sore, aching ankle, knee, hip, or shoulder that hurts when you move. So, what’s the solution. Since it’s painful to move the joint, many of us naturally tend to...
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A recent study from the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, Cambridge University and the Karolinska Institute in Sweden has found that even light or moderate intensity physical activity, such as walking or cycling, can substantially reduce the risk of premature death. Here’s the scoop are reported in Science Daily (July 25, 2010):...
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As you know if you’re a regular reader of the IDigFitness Blog, one of our core philosophies is, “if you dig it, you’ll do it.” Translated, that means if your workouts are something you dread, you’re not going to do them, but if they’re something you enjoy, then they’ll get done. Well, I don’t...
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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 Dr....
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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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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...
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The term “working out” automatically conjures up visions of tedious, unpleasant tasks. One key to fitness that we preach here at IDigFitness.Com is to break out of the “health club” mentality and to turn the things you enjoy doing into fitness activities. Remember, “If you dig it, you’ll do it.” According to Barry A....
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You may not be old enough to remember the line for the rock song, “Just checked in to see what condition my condition was in.” I’d give credit to the artists, but I can’t remember who they are. Anyway, if you sometimes resemble the guy on the left, that’s bad. Stress is bad –...
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I’ve been thinking about habits. We humans certainly are “creatures of habit.” That’s not just a worn out phrase, it is a basic, cosmic truth. Think about it in your own life – don’t just take my word for it. Take a few minutes and examine your typical day. Wouldn’t it be fair to...
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Yesterday, I gave you 13 reasons not to exercise. We must keep harmony and balance in the Universe, so here are 13 reasons to exercise: Live longer Live better Better mood Decrease stress Better appearance Better health Save on prescription drugs Save on doctor and hospital bills Increased energy Decreased risk of heart attack...
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OK, do we really need to go over this? EXERCISE IS GOOD FOR YOU! You know that already, right? But still, estimates are that only 15% of adults exercise regularly? That means that 85% of us are constantly in need of an excuse to avoid exercise. I can help. Let me give you a...
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