Circuit Training for Your Heart
Circuit weight training may be the best way to improve cardiovascular fitness. Here’s why.
READ MOREBlood Pressure Meds Are Fat Fertilizer
“All high blood-pressure medications are suspect.” – Dr. Raymond Woosley Not all prescription drugs are bad. Some are really bad, like the drugs used to lower blood pressure. Among the top 10 drugs prescribed in the U.S, blood pressure (hypertension) medications ensnare millions into the prescription drug trap. That trap…
READ MOREDethroning the “King” of Exercise
Cardio (a.k.a. aerobic exercise) is no longer the King of Exercise. Research now shows that you can lose fat, improve your heart health, increase your quality of life, and reduce your risk of disability with resistance training. Sure, you can get some benefits by using machines at your local health…
READ MORENow’s the Time for a Total Health Breakthrough
“In health there is freedom. Health is the first of all liberties.” – Henri Frederic Amiel Back in May, I injured my rotator cuff while training. At one point, I could barely raise my arm above my shoulder. On the advice of a surgeon who repaired my Achilles tendon a…
READ MOREGet an Anti-Aging Boost From Strength Training
The best strength-training exercises to use are multiple-muscle and total-body exercises, such as step-ups, lunges, and squats. You can do these with your bodyweight only, or while holding dumbbells in both hands.
READ MOREStretch Away Back Pain
“The aim of the wise is not to secure pleasure, but to avoid pain.” – Aristotle My friend Stuart was pretty glum when we met for lunch a few weeks ago. I suspected his bad mood had something to do with his recent birthday. (He’d just turned 40.) So I…
READ MOREAnother Reason to Avoid Aerobics
Doing long-duration aerobic exercise (“cardio”) for weight loss is inefficient and often ineffective. But that may not be the worst thing about it. According to Alwyn Cosgrove, a personal trainer in Santa Clarita, CA, “Research has shown that aerobic exercise programs result in injury – in fact, one study found…
READ MORENoisy Knees, “Popping” Sound Caused by a Knee Injury
Common causes of knee injuries where “popping” sounds are made by your knees.
READ MORE3 Major Health Goals…and How to Achieve Them
“They always say time changes things, but you actually have to change them yourself.” – Andy Warhol What are your health goals for 2007? Whether you’re trying to drop 10 pounds, be more flexible, or improve your diet, this is the year you can be fit, strong, and healthy. According…
READ MOREWealth AND Happiness in 2007, Part 2
“In between goals is a thing called life that has to be lived and enjoyed.” – Sid Caesar On Friday, I told you that it’s possible to be both wealthy AND happy. And I outlined seven steps you can take this year to increase your wealth. Today, I’d like to…
READ MORE“Cardio” from Your Heart’s Perspective
“I feel about exercise the same way that I feel about a few other things: that there is nothing wrong with it if it is done in private by consenting adults.” – Anna Quindlen By Al Sears, MD Look at any rack of fitness magazines and you’ll see dozens of…
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