In a world where sitting has become the norm, our bodies are becoming excessively tight. This lack of mobility has caused people to develop back and neck pain at alarming rates. Although we can thank mom and dad for much… read more
Fitness
Is a Deadline the Best Motivator?
Almost 10 years ago, I started a Facebook group for people who wanted to run a 5K under 30 minutes. The group—called the Sub-30 Club, which now has nearly 7,000 members—quickly changed its focus: We wouldn’t just center around 29:59.… read more
Say Aloha to Hula Hoop Fitness
Hula hooping used to be all the rage on the playground, but is there a way to incorporate it into your fitness routine as an adult? Absolutely. Hula hooping is a great way to break a sweat and work out… read more
Hold it Right There! A Guide to Isometric Exercises
Hold it right there! Just a few more seconds! If you’ve ever heard a trainer say this, you know that holding that position just a few more seconds can feel like an eternity. Why do we hold in place? What… read more
Ted Talks: Game On … Or Off?
For years, my favorite weekly workout has been our old-guy pickup basketball game. Though I can get hotter than a habanero every once in a while, I am not very good (I have the vertical leap of a street curb,… read more
Get 10,000 Steps In a Day – the Easy Way!
10,000 seems to be the magic number... when it comes to steps, of course. Now, every fitness tracking watch and app pushes us to get to that 10,000 steps mark, but sometimes it just seems impossible – especially for those… read more
Physical Fitness Throughout Our World’s History
In 2021, physical fitness is often associated with state-of-the-art gyms, Peloton home bike rides and fitness apps. In primitive society, as we evolved as humans, fitness was necessary to survive. The early hunter-gatherer societies needed to move quickly to capture… read more
Learn Basic Football Rules and Terms to Talk Sports with Anyone!
Sitting in religion class one afternoon in 2010, my teacher turned to something unusual to show that people had lost touch with what “really matters.” She cued up a YouTube video that compared football to religion, stadiums to churches and… read more
Simple Hotel Workouts for Everyone
It’s time to pack those travel bags, get on the road and enjoy a vacation! But before you completely ditch your strength and endurance gains, make a promise to yourself to sneak in a workout or two on your travels.… read more
Ted Talks: Mission Impossible
Despite the inspirational words that come from motivational speakers and flashy Instagram quotes, sometimes you have to realize that certain fitness feats will never happen. I accept, for example, that I will never be able to dunk a basketball, qualify… read more
