"The last few years at school has taken a toll on my body-as it would anyone, but now that it's over, my next goal is to get back into shape. The question is, what is the best way to do that?
Back in the day I had a gym membership, and"
HIIT: High Intensity Interval Training
"Nobody likes going to the dentist, and when complications arise, there's even more reason to put it off the next time. This trip couldn't wait though. Of course I waited until it was an emergency.I finally decided to take advantage of the dental insurance offered by my company and take"
Fun And Games At The Dentist
"We're all busy, and sometimes there just doesn't seem to be enough time in the day for a good workout. Well, even if you're strapped for time, there is a way that you can get some kind of quality exercise.Let's assume that the day is so hectic, you only have"
5 Minute Workout
"Shred, melt, incinerate. We hear these terms attached to the sea of fat burners on the market today. Do they really live up to the hype? Are they all they say they are?Let me preface this by saying that of the fat burners that I have tried none have helped"
Do Fat Burners Live Up To The Hype?
"We have all had some goal that we have strived for in the past, and we have all had the displeasure of that goal not coming to fruition. The question is, did you try again, or let that goal fall by the wayside?Let's use a baseball paradigm to show how"
Batter Up: A Lesson In Persistence
"In my last post we focused on a lower body workout using no equipment whatsoever. If you tried it, I think you will agree that you can get an effective workout in 10 minutes. Today I want to focus on the upper body.It may be a challenge, but it can"
Upper Body HIIT
"Well, I have a bit of disappointment to deal with, and although not a huge issue, an issue none the less.Back in June I ordered the P90X program, and all out bootcamp style workout designed to get you in the shape of your life in 90 days. I won an"
Dealing With Disappointment
"I've talked about high intensity interval training previously, but as with any exercise program you have to mix it up to keep you body off center, so to speak and keep those gains (or losses) coming. I just want to focus on a lower body workout here. There are no"
Lower Body HIIT
"Outdoor running is indeed a pleasurable experience, but at the same time, it would be wise to take some precautions-just in case.Running hills and trails in the area is enjoyable and beautiful, but it became very clear yesterday that the area is shared by more than just joggers. The usual"
On The Run With Wild Animals
"It's no secret that people get less sleep than they used to, at least in America, and it's also a fact that obesity is increasing at an alarming rate. Could these two things be related? Recent studies show that they may be.There are plenty of factors that contribute to weight"
Go To Sleep, Lose Weight?
"The power to change resides within,an elusive bit of mastery,a game of creation,the rules of which are undefinedSo many paths show the way,tantalizing callings of nirvana,a sea of consternation,tossing this ship mightilyIntuitive guidance enlightens,just be still and listen,the tempest is but a facade,universal truth like a rock,steady,fixed,a beacon for those"
Inner Workings
"If you set a goal, make sure to write it down. Even though you think you have your goal in mind, you just might forget.When I started running again back in April, my goal was to get back in shape and possibly run a half marathon sometime before the end"
Losing Sight of Your Goals
"Most weight lifters have heard the standard protocol for muscle building: 3 sets, 10 reps each. Yes, that has been proven as a muscle building formula, but you might want to consider a unique variation on the common theme.Super slow weight lifting has been around for a while, rejected by"
Super Slow Weight Lifting
"It was only April, when my back hurt so bad I could barely finish a 5k race. How fast things can change. Determination and self-confidence can take you far. So far, they have taken me further than I've ever been before.A few short months ago, it would have been crazy"
12 Mile Smile
"It goes without saying that the body needs fuel, and if you plan on working out, you will need both pre, and post-workout fuel. There has been a recent trend towards exercising on an empty stomach first thing in the morning, the theory being sugar stores in the body are"
Exercise Fuel
"Everyone has had new year's resolutions, and most of us have had years come and go without ever following through on those resolutions. What would it look like to actually follow through on one of those resolutions?
Although nobody ever said anything about it, whenever I looked at my crooked teeth"
A Dental Resolution
"Running is a great sport and can get you into great shape, but at the same time, focusing on just the running aspects and ignoring the body overall can turn you into a one dimensional athlete.We have all seen the top runners and what their physiques look like; skinny as"
All Around Fitness Tips For Runners
"There are plenty of exercise and fitness programs out there, and I'm sure many, if not most are pretty effective if just do what they say. When advertisements are coming at you fast and furious, there's one very important detail they're leaving out: you must stretch.You've seen Tony Horton pushing"
The Importance of Stretching
"Well, I took the plunge. I purchased the P90X program. It hasn't arrived yet, but when it does, I plan to document my progress on this blog. It should be interesting to see myself on day one and day 90. It's hard to believe that you can get the kind"
Taking The P90X Challenge
"Given the current economic climate, I'm posting a book report I wrote in college some years back. A job is great, but it might be prudent to have a plan B-just in case...
The reasons for selecting this topic are few, but there are, and have always been, very powerful motivators."
Book Report: Starting on a Shoestring
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