All of us were deeply saddened by the recent and untimely death of Meet The Press host and political journalist Tim Russert. "How can this have happened?" many people have asked. According to all accounts, including those by his own personal physician, Tim was doing everything right. He did have coronary artery disease and high cholesterol, but... Read more
Now that we've given our abs and core a serious once over,
we're ready to work our upper and lower halves.
Push-ups- there's a reason why the Marine Corps has soldiers
"drop and give the drill sergeant 50!"- Because it's a great exercise to build
strength in your arms, shoulders, chest and back. They're so remarkably simple,
yet so... Read more
In today's high stress, high pressure, no free-time world,
working out can be a bit of a logistical nightmare for many of us. Moreover,
those of us with young children have even less time to exercise and stay fit.
Every time I get ready to go to the gym, my wife, while happy that I'm trying
to stay in shape, generally is disappointed that she... Read more
Most people overlook the importance of the days of rest that
are recommended during each week of a workout or training routine. These days
are crucial not only allowing your body to rest and recharge, but also, to
allow your muscles to build and repair themselves so that they can grow bigger
and stronger.
One guy I knew wasn't happy... Read more
So you've been working out, eating better and starting to
see results. Now what?
Any dieter or exercise aficionado will tell you that the
easiest part of a fitness program or diet, once you've actually started, is the
beginning phase- when you start to see quick results. The first time you step
on the scale and see that you've lost... Read more