As I mentioned in other posts, I don't mind the cold when running. But the roads have no sidewalk and very small shoulders, coupled with very distracted NY drivers. So I keep all my running to the Heritage Trail path. Except when it is ice covered. We're having a...
Michael Ambrosio
My Gear
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...
Running In The Cold
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...
Determine Your Fitness Goals
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...
Mike Geary Hates These Workouts
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...
Cranberries Corner The Market On Creative Nutrition
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...
A Super Food Getting Its Just Desserts
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...
Vary Your Training Regimen
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......
Me and the Icy Path
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...
The Pros and Cons of a Low Carb Diet
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...
Vitamin B12 and You
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...
Fitness Isn’t Just A Resolution
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...