Every day we are constantly bombarded with an endless stream of so called expert advice on everything from dating to improving our educational system.  The latest fitness and overall health trends are no exception as declarations from their proponents appear … Continue reading →

In the prior post titled “Cardiovascular Exercise – How to Start a Program” the need for one to take a phased approach to physical conditioning was discussed. Using a progressive system utilizing a targeted range of heart rates that is … Continue reading →

I see it all the time, someone begins a cardio program only to be burned out or injured only after a few short weeks.  Many times this is because they try to exercise as hard as they can from the … Continue reading →

A good running shoe should be designed to assist with three major functions:  to provide a cushion for shock absorption, to support the foot by effectively distributing impact forces, and to supply a barrier to protect against outside elements.  Finding … Continue reading →

A common question I receive is whether one should eat prior to exercise. First of all, it goes without saying that eating a balanced diet consisting of multiple meals (about 4 – 6) throughout the day is essential to keeping … Continue reading →

The answer wholly depends on your time constraints and specific goals. In fitness there exists a principle of Specific Adaptation to Imposed Demands (SAID). In other words, this principle asserts that the human body will adapt to the physical stress, … Continue reading →

One of the key success factors that weight loss experts tout is keeping a diet journal. This fact is backed up by decades of research including a significant finding in the August 2008 issue of the American Journal of Preventative … Continue reading →

Okay, I don’t want to be the diet Scrooge during the Holidays as I certainly hope you enjoy these times with family and friends to the fullest. However, some of you that drink may be able to lessen the holiday … Continue reading →

Running is obviously a popular form of exercise where some 40 million people run in the USA each year. This statistic is easy to recognize as running is a convenient, socially oriented way of burning extra calories while improving the … Continue reading →

Last Sunday a study was presented at the annual meeting of the American Heart Association showing that men over 40 have a 1 in 8 chance of having a sudden cardiac death over the remainder of their lifetime. This study … Continue reading →