Category Archives: Exercise

Report: Myths About Obesity & Why They’re Wrong

Posted on January 31, 2013 by Steve

Via the Associated Press – Fact or fiction? Sex burns a lot of calories. Snacking or skipping breakfast is bad. School gym classes make a big difference in kids’ weight. All are myths or at least presumptions that may not … Continue reading →

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December Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness

Posted on December 18, 2012 by Steve

Yesterday, I was very sore – especially in my arms and legs. Today, I still have tight legs. This is interesting. Usually, I am not this sore. Maybe my December is catching up to me? Here’s my workouts, so far, … Continue reading →

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What To Eat Before A Workout

Posted on October 5, 2012 by Steve

Great stuff on this, as usual, from Steve Edwards: 3 hours prior to a workout: Eat a well-rounded, light meal. As long as it’s not too many calories (more than 500-ish), most of it will be turned into fuel by … Continue reading →

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In 12 Weeks, It Will Be My 50th Birthday

Posted on September 4, 2012 by Steve

I have been feeling old lately. And, twelve weeks from today, I will turn 50-years old.  Yes, in 84 days, I will hit the half-century mark. Since I started my back to health journey in June of 2006, one of … Continue reading →

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Tabata Workouts

Posted on July 30, 2012 by Steve

I’ve been hearing a lot about this lately. Here’s some more on it via Shape – Nausea. Seeing stars. Sucking wind. This is how you know you’re doing a Tabata workout correctly. At first glance you may wonder why anyone … Continue reading →

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Thursday Night At The Gym

Posted on July 19, 2012 by Steve

After work, a nasty-ass commute home, and dinner, I went to the gym tonight at 8 PM and did four sets each of the following: Bench Press Hammer Strength Rows Hammer Strength Shoulder Press Ab Coaster Hammer Strength Leg Extensions … Continue reading →

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Report: Physical Inactivity Should Be Considered A Pandemic

Posted on July 18, 2012 by Steve

Via ABC News – Physical inactivity has a negative global impact so severe that its adverse effects on health are comparable to that of smoking or obesity, according to a new study. What’s more, the researchers say the problem of … Continue reading →

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Humid Sunday “Run”

Posted on July 15, 2012 by Steve

I went for a 5K run at 9:20 AM this morning. It was probably not the smartest idea. I was tired – as I did not sleep well last night. And, it was HOT and HUMID out there. The temp … Continue reading →

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Not The Best Gym Trip, But, At Least It Was A Gym Trip

Posted on July 14, 2012 by Steve

I went to the gym last night after work and before dinner and did four sets each of the following: Bench Press Hammer Strength Rows Hammer Strength Shoulder Press Ab Coaster Hammer Strength Leg Extensions Icarian Leg Curls Life Fitness … Continue reading →

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Run Monday

Posted on July 9, 2012 by Steve

After a boring day at work where I sat on my ass all day, I went for a run this evening at 8 PM. On the bright-side, I got out there, worked up a huge sweat, and ran a 5K … Continue reading →

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Friday Night Lifting

Posted on July 6, 2012 by Steve

My family and I spent 8 hours at a theme park yesterday in blistering heat.   So, I am going to say that all that walking and standing around (in lines) was my exercise for the day. Today, I was pretty … Continue reading →

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Super Foods For Endurance

Posted on July 6, 2012 by Steve

Great stuff today from Active.com with their top 10 super foods for endurance athletes that should be staples in your diet.

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The Independence Run

Posted on July 4, 2012 by Steve

This evening, at 7:54 PM, I went for a 5K run.  And, this was after spending 5 hours at the pool club with my family.  Granted, I took a 30-minute nap before dinner.  And, I had a great supper – … Continue reading →

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Nice Start To Today At The Gym

Posted on July 3, 2012 by Steve

I went to the gym this morning after breakfast and before work.  While there, I did four sets each of the following: Bench Press Hammer Strength Rows Hammer Strength Shoulder Press Ab Coaster Hammer Strength Leg Extensions Icarian Leg Curls … Continue reading →

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Is This What Getting Old Means?

Posted on June 29, 2012 by Steve

I went to the gym this morning after breakfast and before work.  While there, I did four sets each of the following: Bench Press Hammer Strength Rows Hammer Strength Shoulder Press Ab Coaster Hammer Strength Leg Extensions Icarian Leg Curls … Continue reading →

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Trying To Get Back Into The Swing Of Hitting The Gym

Posted on June 24, 2012 by Steve

I went to the gym today for the first time in two weeks. It was hard. But, I got it done. While there, I did four sets each of the following: Bench Press Hammer Strength Rows Hammer Strength Shoulder Press … Continue reading →

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5 Diet Tips Of Slim People

Posted on June 19, 2012 by Steve

I saw this in Spark, where they borrowed it from Shape. It just doesn’t apply to women, in my opinion. These are a great five rules for anyone to follow: # 1 Weigh in regularly “Hopping on the scale consistently … Continue reading →

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Starting A New Exercise Pledge To Myself

Posted on May 15, 2012 by Steve

I think I have now hit rock bottom in terms of feeling like someone who does a good job at exercising on a regular basis.  A month of being a slacker will do that do you. At this point, I … Continue reading →

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Latissimus Dorsi Stretches

Posted on March 5, 2012 by Steve

My back is much better – but, it’s still not 100% and I can feel it. To avoid this situation happening again, I’m going to try and remember to do some of the following lat stretches before I hit the gym … Continue reading →

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Is Yoga Bad For You?

Posted on February 21, 2012 by Steve

A snip from William Broad’s article on yoga that everyone seems to be talking about these days – According to [Glenn] Black [a yoga teacher of nearly four decades], a number of factors have converged to heighten the risk of … Continue reading →

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Making That Fitness Resolution Stick

Posted on December 31, 2011 by Steve

A nice summary from Matt Fitzgerald on six tips for making “Getting Fit” a lifestyle change - About half of those who start a new exercise program abandon it within three to six months. The reason is no mystery–people are lazy. It’s … Continue reading →

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2011: A Good Workout Year With A Bummer Endnote

Posted on December 29, 2011 by Steve

I’m in a bad place right now. I did something to my left rib cage. I’m not sure when and how it started. I want to say it was at least a week ago where I felt like I tweaked/pulled/strained … Continue reading →

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Weight Watchers & Exercise Better Than Exercise Alone

Posted on December 17, 2011 by Steve

Via the American Academy of Health and Fitness – The results of a new study, which evaluated the changes in cardiovascular fitness from a comprehensive weight-loss program compared to exercise alone, demonstrated a significant improvement in the group that participated … Continue reading →

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Translating Calories Into Effort To Burn Leads Kids To Pass On Soda

Posted on December 16, 2011 by Steve

Interesting news from TIME Heartland – Does calorie information help consumers make healthier choices? Not always. But a new study finds that when calorie counts are presented in an easily understandable way, even teenagers — those experts in never listening … Continue reading →

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My Second Ever 5K Race

Posted on December 11, 2011 by Steve

Two weeks after running my first ever 5K race, I ran another one today. I did pretty good. And, I came close to my goal – despite my last minute concerns. Per my Forerunner 205, my time for the race … Continue reading →

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