As I was getting dressed at the gym the other day, a fellow locker room attendee sat in the space next to me. He sat only in his boxers, still panting (after de-panting). He looked relieved. And ripped. He was… read more
Fitness
When is the Best Time to Workout?
It’s time to hit the gym - or is it? Will you have greater gains if you go first thing in the morning? Lose more weight if you sweat after work? Does time of day even matter? Each individual has… 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
King Kettlebell: Kettlebell Exercises for Everyone!
The kettlebell is one of the most versatile pieces of exercise equipment on the planet. When people ask me what they should purchase for their home routines, it is my first recommendation. Kettlebell exercises can be beneficial for different parts… read more
Ted Talks: Time to Flex and Stretch
Of my many bodily deficiencies (see Pants, Tight), one has been protesting louder lately. I’m creaky. I’m tight. I’m about as flexible as a granite countertop. I can feel it when I walk, when I run, when I wake up… read more
Ted Talks: In the Swing of Things (Why oh why did I take up this sport?)
One year ago, I stupidly decided to take up golf. I mean, I really hate like it. Because, you know, hitting balls into the water, sand traps, trees and everything except the hole is really so freaking bad for my… read more
Relieve Back Pain with These Stretches
At some point in our lives, we will all experience back pain. It affects up to 80% of all people at one time or another, according to Healthline.com. The good news is that there are some stretches that you can… read more
Ted Talks: Blistering Pace
Health is hard enough—so it stinks when you make it even harder. “How far do you want to go?” my friend asked. “I’m game for 5,” I said. I mean, why the heck not? We were at the beach, the… read more
The Humorous Side of Health: Heel, Boy
I recently did an interview with a health expert who decided to role-reverse me and ask the questions. “What is something that you loved doing that you no longer are doing because of pain?” I stopped, thought, and ran through… read more
Guide to Stationary Bikes
For many of us, making time to go for bike ride can be difficult or downright impossible. Sometimes working out at home is the ONLY option. Cycling has long been an effective means of burning calories while having fun. There… read more
