Growing up, my parents taught me how to ride a bike. They helped me with my homework, taught me how to keep things clean and encouraged me to …
There are distinct differences between mental and physical fatigue. Having the energy to run around the block is very different from having th…
There are distinct differences between mental and physical fatigue. Having the energy to run around the block is very different from having th…
Over the last two decades I’ve been training, these are the five most common exercise questions I get asked.
For lovers of rice, pasta and potatoes, there’s a miraculous new diet tip people are sharing. You start by cooking up rice, pasta or potatoes.…
“Running ruins your knees.” It’s a statement therapists have been repeating for more than 30 years. The reality is quite different from what w…
These are four of the most common questions I get about diet when a new client starts.
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Most people only think about their stomach when they’re hungry, hurting or full. We don’t stop to consider its vital role in regulating weight…
The hardest things I’ve ever done forced me to change what was familiar. Many people go through their lives without making meaningful changes …
I have great discipline but terrible self-control. What that means is I’m good at following a program. However, when certain temptations appea…
A crucial part of building muscle is recovery. Professional athletes tend to work every angle possible for gains of just 1% or 2%. In competit…
Weight loss is difficult when everything is going well. Even if you have plenty of time to exercise, prepare healthy meals and get plenty of s…
You may never get the abs you want. There’s some remarkable research that can now tell us why.
Do you know the difference between running and walking? Before you guess speed, that’s wrong. It’s not how fast you move.
Have you ever heard about something in the past that seemed so crazy, you wondered what people were thinking? Here are three twisted tales — t…
Results in the gym are improved when you eat a healthy diet. Working out gets you part of the way; how you refuel your body can carry you the …
There is a medical condition that’s extremely rare in Americans younger than 30, but it occurs in about 60% of adults older than 60. It’s call…
When I travel, I tend to be more active than when I’m at home. But I don’t usually make it to a gym.
Millions of people have now been infected with and recovered from the coronavirus. The lucky ones return to normal within weeks. But for some …
If your clothes fit a little snugger, you’re not alone. Studies show that since COVID-19 arrived in 2020, Americans have gained about a pound …
When I was 8 years old, I knew two things about carrots. Rabbits loved them, and they’re good for my eyesight. If I ate enough, my vision woul…
Diet plans come in all shapes and sizes, but many have a theme. Lower fat, lower carbs, higher protein, food restrictions or fasting. They ten…
My coaches used to tell me that I could increase my chances of winning if I “visualized my success.” Many included careful instructions on wha…
As we age, the loss of muscle tissue has a name; it’s called sarcopenia. Now scientists have figured out why it happens but, more importantly,…
Doctors, dietitians and trainers have always approached weight loss as a mathematical game. Burn more calories each day than you take in and y…
There are many misconceptions about the effects of alcohol on health. I want to share what the last decade of research and hundreds of studies…
Last week I wrote that people are generally pretty bad at making healthier choices. Doing things that are good for us just isn’t in our nature…