Chances are that wherever you live people around you are hacking and coughing lately. Hopefully no one has it worse, like the Swine Flu that’s going around. I usually don’t get a cold or flu, but have had a touch of a cough lately. What should you...
When I was in my 20s and even early 30s, the Olympic bar bench press on a flat bench was my favorite exercise if I had to pick one. I can still remember doing what we called "The Ohio State Workout," a 10-8-6-4-2-1 pyramid in which...
Many people laugh when they hear the term “weekend warrior.” However, it’s not funny when those people’s lack of physical fitness, especially when it comes to flexibility, leads to getting them hurt. Weekend Warriors are men or women who participate in a physically strenuous activity only on...
Just because your budget is extremely tight doesn’t mean your cardiovascular training should go broke. There are lots of ways to keep your cardio level at an optimum level while working out on your own and save the high price of being a member of a...
Just because your budget is extremely tight doesn’t mean your strength level should go belly up. There are lots of ways to stay fit while working out on your own and save the high price of being a member of a health club, or stocking a...
My commentary on ladies fitness tips continues today. The goal is to debunk some myths about women and weightlifting and also get your ab workout into the 2000s Get with the right sit-up program In every gym or workout room I've been to, most men and women...
For any ladies out there reading my fitness blog, I’ve talked to a few experts recently to gather some tips on strength training especially for you I consulted a college coach, a licensed trainer and another pretty qualified person - my wife Angela, who happens to...
It seems like athletes are being pushed into organized athletics at younger and younger ages and more and more of their “play” is supervised by adult coaches. Whereas my friends and I played limited schedules on local baseball and football teams in grade school when everyone...
It’s debatable whether or not explorer Ponce de Leon really found The Fountain of Youth in the 1500s. While there is no magic potion for staying young today, I can tell you without question the closest thing to it: exercise and a good diet. When people ask...
One of the most common complaints I’ve heard from people is that it’s hard for them to stay motivated to work out. You can do a lot to change that simply by planning ahead. Not only is it important to set aside time in your busy schedule...