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Exercising in cold weather is not for everybody.  I must admit, I’ve never been a fan of cold winter days. But, things changed for me. My blood pressure lowered, my cardiovascular system improved, and my ability to tolerate cold improve immensely. How? By practicing what a friend showed me. He showed me the research. And […]

Even if you can’t squeeze in the recommended 30 minutes a day of exercise, a study from Taiwan suggests that a little activity is still better than none at all. Just 15 minutes a day of exercise, or 90 minutes a week, was associated with a 14% lower mortality rate and an extra 3 years […]

The following article, titled “How Exercise Changes Our DNA” was written by Gretchen Reynolds in the New York Times, published on Dec 17, 2014.   All content in this article is a credit to Gretchen Reynolds. “We all know that exercise can make us fitter and reduce our risk for illnesses such as diabetes and heart disease. But […]

Q:  My New Year’s resolution is to exercise more regularly this year.  What are some techniques I can use to help me stay on track? A:  As you already know, persistence is a critical key to success with exercise.  Since many folks “join the gym” in January, “fall away” in February, and “might go” in […]

While I love to encourage readers to exercise and get active, I caution them about exercising to the extreme. Some exercise programs, like the 21-Day Fix Extreme, may be OK, but new findings suggest that extreme exercise can do more harm than good. Researchers at the Mid America Heart Institute of St. Luke’s Hospital in […]

The largest study ever to examine the “obesity paradox” – analyzing data on more than 43,000 Americans – says yes, and that almost half of all obese people are nonetheless “metabolically healthy.” Those obese participants were found to be more fit than most, regardless of weight, and free of conditions such as insulin resistance, unhealthy […]

Looking for a fat burn boost? You’re not alone. Virtually every client I’ve seen over the last decade wants to know how to burn more fat. Whether you lift weights, prefer yoga, love cardio, or would rather stroll in the woods for exercise, here’s something you must know about burning fat. Research suggests that if […]

The convenience of weight-loss apps has captured the minds of many folks trying to shed some pounds.  But, is this form of tech support truly aiding weight-loss?  A recent study may surprise you. Some popular apps such as Livestrong and FitBit offer hope for diet and fitness success and provide great tools such as calorie […]

Sometimes we hear about how people need to exercise every day, other times we hear 3-5 times per week. So how much exercise is really enough for health improvement? This is a great question. When so many uncertainties related to fitness and nutrition arise, I try to avoid confusion by evaluating the most up-to-date fitness literature and […]