I would much prefer to be outside when I run, but sometimes we just can't. For me it's ice. Here in New York, we do get icy conditions that can last several weeks. While I don't mind the cold weather, running on ice just isn't for me. But I don't let that stop me from...
For some of you this will be fairly obvious. However, I recall the first winter I have experienced running in lower temperatures. I was curious if there were any adverse effects of running in, say, 30 deg. F temperatures as opposed to 70 or 80 deg. F. Let me tell you...
Since I have started exploring in the health and fitness niche I have done a lot of reading, exploring and list subscribing. It's been quite an education. I am by no means a fitness expert, but I know more today than i did a year ago. I am in better...
I really like Mike Geary - his Truth About Abs ebook is fantastic and highly recommended by many people, including me. But I was reading an article he wrote called: 5 Reasons that I Think Treadmill and Elliptical Machine Workouts are a Waste of Time I...
Many of us recognize cranberries around Thanksgiving time as that sweet-tart relish we enjoy alongside our turkey. Or maybe we slide prepared cranberry sauce out of a can or stir them into a quick bread for a tasty treat. This versatile fruit, or berry, has many...
The Pumpkin Puzzle – A Super Food Getting Its Just Desserts Thinking of pumpkin as a nutritious super food can be a bit puzzling. After all, isn't the image that comes to mind sweet and smooth and covered in whipped cream? But, according to nutritionists, we should...
Whether you're training for a half marathon or just trying to lose weight, you should vary your training regimen. Being a runner, I have learned how much this has helped me in achieving my goals. And it breaks the monotony of doing the same thing over and over......
So I thought I would make a short video introducing myself and give you my short running story. Hey, I know. I'm not much to look at, but I haven't shaved in about a week - been a bit under the weather and this was the first chance to get outside. Yes, the path...
We have an unlimited supply of information at our fingertips, whether at the library, bookstore, or the internet. It's easy to find research on diet plans. The hard part comes as we sift through all the pros and cons of the diet. Avoiding information overload can be...
I consider myself a pretty active guy. I do more at 49 than I did at 29 from a physical standpoint. I walk, I run, I ride a bicycle, I go to the gym, I exercise at home, I go to kickboxing classes... Over the past 2 months or so, I have found that I am petering during...
Happy New Year! Now that we got that out of the way, I'll ask you the million dollar question - did you make the annual resolution to lose weight/get in shape? It's ok if you did. Many people do. It also means that you at least recognize your need to make some changes...
New Years Resolutions. Yeah, most of the time that's a big joke. How many times have you made a resolution then 2 days later gave up? I have done that too many times to count. So, let's not call them resolutions anymore. Call them what they are: Goals! Let me start...