Posts by Jon Benson
The Ultimate Stress-Reliever
Research published in the Journal of the American Medical Association examined short bouts of cardiovascular work as compared to longer bouts for weight loss efficacy. And no difference was found between the group that exercised for only 10 minutes, three times a day, and the group that exercised for 30 minutes in the same session.
Read MoreDon’t Put an Age Limit on Your Dreams
“Don’t put an age limit on your dreams.” That’s a quote from Dara Torres, one of my heroes and an Olympic champion. At the age of 41, she dared to enter the 2008 Olympics and swim a “kids’ race,” the 100 meter free. It’s an all-out sprint. One length of the pool. Winner takes the gold medal.
Read MoreCan You Be Overweight and Healthy?
The Archives of Internal Medicine recently published a study that brings hope to the millions of clinically overweight people in the world. The message? “You can be overweight and still be healthy
Read MoreHow to Gain Muscle and Burn Fat – at the Same Time
I’d like to help you get into top shape as quickly as possible. In order to do that, you must do two seemingly opposing things: Gain weight (muscle) and lose weight (fat).
Read MoreWhere to Put Your Protein Bars
My friend Tom Venuto calls protein bars “candy bars in disguise.” Despite this, some people actually recommend protein bars to people trying to lose weight. In fact, the protein bar could be helping you get fatter.
Read MoreMSG and Obesity
Most obesity is caused by hormonal issues (usually brought on by eating too much of the wrong thing for too long) or hormonal dysfunction (such as hypothyroidism). Still, we cannot turn a deaf ear to the contributing players.
Read MoreThe Unbelievable Anti-Aging Properties of Resistance Exercise
Of all the studies I have read, this one from the Buck Institute for Age Research seals the deal. The study headline reads: Resistance Exercise Reverses Aging in Human Skeletal Muscle.
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