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I can pretty much sum up my opinion on exercising whe n sick in three words: don’t do it.  OK, I’ll admit it’s a little more complicated than that.  Not to go all philosophical on you, but what does it mean to be sick?  If you’re not sure if you should exercise when sick, what can you do to help make a decision on whether you’…

You’ve followed all the rules for getting six pack abs.  You perform high intensity training to burn fat.  You know you can’t spot reduce belly fat.  You know crunches are worthless.  You know your body fat is below that magical 10% point at which six pack abs are generally visible.  Yet, your abs aren’t visible.  Is your bod…

Like many others, I was raised to believe that breakfast is the most important meal of the day.  Why is breakfast important though?  Is breakfast the most important meal of the day?  Is there any basis for this statement or is it just a great marketing pitch for cereal companies?  I’m open to all potential answers but here’s…

The fat was bad, and now it must be good again. This is often very confusing. Today we are going to clear you with hope. A recent long-term study by Harvard University and published in the New England Journal of Medicine shows that while your total fat intake is important, it is your type of fat that really matters. Is. we are a…

This week I've outlined ways to reach your fitness goals, not just setting your own goals, but actually seeing them work. This weekend's challenge is to complete a rigorous and effective workout routine. You only need 20 minutes because you are not driving to the gym, changing clothes, exercising, changing clothes again, and…

Increased awareness of the importance of regular exercise is encouraging more and more people to make physical fitness a part of their daily routine. Poor nutritional choices and a sedentary lifestyle are all too common and carry with them an increased incidence of illness and poor health. Exercising regularly is vital not only …

"I am not discouraged, because every wrong attempt discarded is another step forward." - Thomas Edison As you read this, I suppose there is a light on somewhere in the room. Thanks Thomas Edison. Edison was the first to invent a commercially practical incandescent light bulb. But according to popular legend, Edison tried …

We have noticed that many people who start a weight loss program in full force end up losing momentum after a few weeks. One way to help overcome this is to use the power of positive pressure. Most people have been conditioned to believe that they should "go through" life as much as possible and should avoid "pressure…