Even though there’s more than 7 weeks left until the New Year, I have already decided on my New Year’s Resolution for 2008. My New Year’s resolution isn’t original or unique but it’s something that I need to accomplish to compete in tennis. It’s embarrassing to get beaten by a 15 year old […]

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The age old myth of stretching before exercise may finally be put to rest. How many times have you heard people say that it’s pertinent to stretch before and after sports to prevent injury and soreness? I do it myself if I’m not too lazy but I haven’t really realized much benefits to […]

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I used to belong to the camp that made fun of people who took the occasional 10-15 minute nap at lunchtime. I didn’t understand why they would risk being groggy after they woke up for what little benefit they could reap from the power nap. However, after “crashing” during noon-time for 15-20 minutes, […]

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You are always in control of your diet but you can’t always control your exercise. You are your own boss in terms of deciding what gets put into your mouth. Conditions beyond your control can limit what you can do in the gym (if there is one available should you be out of […]

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Everyone knows that a fit person does not pant with fatigue after going up a flight of stairs. Have you ever stood beside an obese person and heard them breathing as though they just ran a marathon? First of all, it’s a horrible feeling to “suck air” after a few seconds of any […]

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High Intensity Interval Training: Short-cut to Results
It’s true that there are no short cuts in life and the same can be said about fitness. In fact, fitness is really one of the few aspects of life that you can not cheat, steal, or lie to get ahead. Benefits are reaped as a direct […]

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I’ve done cardio in the form of the stationary bike, stair-climber,
and treadmill. I haven’t taken any scientific data collection but
I’m sure there’s one word to explain the number one reason why
people don’t commit more to a regular cardio routine: BOREDOM.

Cardio is only efficient at raising your metabolic rate and burning
calories when you perform the […]

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