With all the stories I read about athletes (and non-athletes as well) collapsing because of heat exhaustion, a little bit more about hydration, in the midst of one very hot summer across most of the US, seems worthy. Daily I encourage you to exercise, for all the reasons we talk about, and with exercise comes sweating (a good thing!) and with sweating comes dehydration. So … [Read more...] about Bottoms Up
This and That
Body and Mind
This morning I was trying my best to put a picture of my friend and gardening mentor's weekend harvest. Carrots, squash, assorted potatoes and so much more filled his arms and buckets, but I forgot how to get the picture from my Ipad to this site...OUCH! In any event, I am once again inspired to get busy in the garden. I am also inspired to get with my webmaster and learn … [Read more...] about Body and Mind
Which Weight Weighs In?
One of the questions I have often been asked in my 30 years in the fitness business is this: Which is better...free weights or machines? While my general answer is BOTH, if I had to pick one, it would definitely be free weights. Lifting dumbbells, or using cable-and-pulley machines (or TRX) allows much more freedom of motion and use more muscle fiber which amounts to about … [Read more...] about Which Weight Weighs In?
And the Readers Say:
All worth repeating, I am posting some of the reader tips I received in comment and email, regarding yesterday's post. Rita says: Whenever I eat out, I visually divide the portion in half and eat that amount. There are even times when the portion is so huge, that I divide it into thirds! I have been doing this technique my entire adult life. It really works. I am satisfied … [Read more...] about And the Readers Say:
Gabby, Jason and YOU
People reaching agreements... Gabby Giffords returning to the Senate for her first vote, (remembering names and faces)...Woman getting the health care they deserve, Social Security checks going out on schedule...and.........(drum roll, please) My boy, Jason Taylor, #99, returning to his home, his family and OUR MIAMI DOLPHINS. Congratulations, JT. Come home and show the … [Read more...] about Gabby, Jason and YOU