The doldrums of winter are upon us. Not only is it cold outside, but many of us are suffering from upper respiratory infections- or, to put it in lay terms, colds. The golden opportunity to start shedding pounds with your new 2009 work out routine could be shattered by a cold virus! - Or, maybe not.
January and February are prime... Read more
Any time I hear or see enough chatter about a fitness related topic, either in person, on line, or both, I feel compelled to share my knowledge with readers regarding that topic. One particular issue that has moved to the forefront of health club chatter is MRSA (pronounced mer´ suh), which is an acronym for methicillin resistant... Read more
It happens to the best of us- even yours truly. Any of you who have read my blogs over the past year or so know that I often draw on personal experience to write them. This one is no exception. Sometimes, life gets very hectic and there are certain things that happen beyond one's control. Recently, there was a death in my family. My... Read more
Winter is here!! It's time to talk about how to deal with working out in cold climate conditions. Mostly, this applies to those of you who run, walk, or do other forms of exercise outdoors. For you strict gym rats, go grab a cup of coffee and skip this one.
Firstly, you have to be a little smart about this. There is cold, and then there... Read more
If you're like most people who are into staying healthy, losing weight, and keeping fit, you probably do your best to avoid red meat - or, at least, feel very guilty if you do have a nice juicy steak every so often. The good news is, you don't need to be as long as you eat steak sensibly and know that there are benefits to red meat. You also... Read more