I’ve come to realize that after we turn 30 there becomes 2 distinct paths that we can take when it comes to fitness. The gravity of life and the world seeks to pull us down, bend our backs and extremities to make us old, slow, and helpless – this is of course if you let it. While some health factors and situations that affect random members of the human race may cause this to be inevitable, the rest of us are able to fight it and maintain a great quality of life well into our 70’s (Studies have shown this to be true). This is why I call it the fork in the road; life rewards those who break laziness in lieu of fighting for a better quality of life and even though luck plays a factor into this when it comes to finances, when it comes to physical fitness it will always pay off…. [Read more]

With the new year firmly in place I see a ton of people on Facebook making bets and resolutions to drop X lbs by Y date. It’s admirable to take on a fitness goal but if you have done something like this recently I must warn you… Fitness and losing weight as an adult is neither quick or long lasting like you assume it is. You don’t lose weight and keep it off without maintenance and if you have not developed the discipline to change your eating habits, workout habits, and ability to resist urges by the time you lose those X lbs guess what will happen? It will come back on you faster than a rubber band that has been stretched. When selecting a goal for fitness it is better to look at that end date that you announce as the first in many “end dates” and acknowledge that this resolution is not just… [Read more]

A friend of mine was recently diagnosed with colon cancer. He attributed his customary heartburn, constipation and the presence of blood in his stool as “normal” (to him), especially that hemorrhoids were common among his family members.  Well, a colonoscopy had this vibrant 40+ year-old saying “Oh shit!” Did you know you should be taking a look at your poop on a regular basis to keep an eye on your digestive heath? Stools are the end product of eating and digesting our meals, as the body rid itself of undigested foods and toxins.  Have you ever wondered what a “normal stool” should be like especially when we experience the hardness and looseness of this smelly necessity? Well, let’s take a look. Normal Stool should have the general color of cardboard, 4 to 8 inches long, and curved like a banana. It should leave your body easily without the need to strain or push, and without… [Read more]

How many of you readers made a commitment this year to climb mount sexy and drop some pounds? How many of you are still going strong? This isn’t a question of ridicule as your mind drifts over to that negative area of things, but rather a rally cry and a refresher for those who are still on it. The great thing about the beginning of the year is that many people have made this commitment. Unhealthy people are suddenly talking diet, the machines in the gym are on lockdown from the droves of newcomers; and the temptation to slam Sally’s peach cobbler in the company break room is diminished because even Sally has decided to get herself a Body by Vi or whatever. What we find after many years of this same pattern is that around this time – the beginning of April, it becomes extremely hard to stay the course because a lot of… [Read more]

Taking part in exercise, whether it’s playing sport, running or working out at the gym, provides numerous benefits; fitness, physique, current and future health all see gains in a variety of ways. However, injuries during exercise are not uncommon and after sprains, strains and pulled muscles, ligament damage is amongst those most frequently seen. Ligaments are the tissues that connect bones to each other and therefore play an important role in movement. Those who take part in sport are most likely to tear their anterior cruciate ligament (ACL), one of the ligaments in the knee, which usually occurs when you stop or change direction abruptly. You will soon know if this ligament has been damaged, as besides the “pop” you are likely to hear at the time it occurs, severe knee pain and swelling are accompanied by an inability to straighten your leg or place any weight on it. While some doctors will recommend reconstructive surgery… [Read more]

I am asking this question of myself and others like me really – I, like so many others who frequent the gym find It to be a bastion of annoying, unlikable people, standing in the way of the workout. The funny thing is that most people think this way… so in essence the gym is a crazy hell that we subject ourselves to daily. The ultimate gym for the workout enthusiast is an empty, private place, frequented only by those you know, and those who are “serious”. By now you probably think I’m an asshole if you aren’t one of the people in this fellowship. It is why lifters aim at going in at 6am or 10pm when the “Regulars” are in bed. It depends on the gym Back when I was at a former small gym my attitude was very different towards members. People at the time came to work out and when you… [Read more]

You have a desk job, a family, and what seems like no time to get to the gym to work on your health. Well… at least this is what you tell people when they ask you why you don’t join a gym when you start complaining about your weight… or heartburn…  or sleep issues. Well what if I were to tell you that you could skip the gym all together and work on your body daily while living your life? It will take some sacrifice, but just a little bit I promise. The following is a guide you can use to make for a slimmer, fitter and more fulfilling life all without competing with some douchebag in the gym for time on the bench press. Reduce your portions Most of us overeat without realizing it because we are so used to “feeling full” whenever we get up from a table. Moving forward you should look… [Read more]

According to Consumer Reports study published in 2003, an approximately 3.3 million people in the United States exercise daily on an elliptical trainer. The study also reported a 65% increase of elliptical trainer users from the year 2002 to 2003. These figures are clear indication how popular elliptical trainers among the masses. If you are someone who doesn’t want to get exhausted after working out, then an Elliptical Trainer is what you need. Elliptical Trainers are recommended for individuals who just started to get back into shape. Aside from the fact that it’s a good equipment for doing aerobic exercise, it’s also less likely to cause knee injuries compared to treadmills. Below is a visual presentation on why elliptical trainers are great tools for exercise. [ Click The Image Below To See The 6 Reasons Why Ellipticals Work! ]