We’ve all seen them, those late night TV advertisements, 30 minute infomercials hocking the latest fitness craze, something guaranteed to make the pounds fall off with only a half hour a day, and all for $19.95. The makers of these devices have sold and made millions, successfully exploiting the misguided beliefs of many Americans that…
Happy Holidays Starting around Thanksgiving and going right through Christmas, it always seems like the best laid fitness plans go by the wayside. We eat too much, and we aren’t quite as active, at least not in the way that we should be. The end result is that we hit the new year with a…
Dilemma, Dilemma Okay, so you have the hottest new gym in the community, you’ve scoped out and occupied prime real estate and you have invested in acquiring the best possible fitness equipment. The space is attractive, comfortable, and you have membership options unequaled by any of your competitors. The problem is that you are still…
Healthy Eating – The Bane Of Our Existence If you’re like me, you not only wonder why all the tasty food seems to be bad for you, but you are also convinced that heaven is going to be a place where burgers, chicken wings, and fries can be enjoyed for eternity without adding air to…
How Do You Spell “Boring”? Okay, be honest, exercise is boring, for many of us anyway. Some of us just do not find the idea of walking or pumping weights to be a great way to spend an afternoon. Yet we are told we must if we ever want to get really fit. Is this…
A Fitness Goal Everyone wants to be successful in their chosen endeavor, but unfortunately, many folks never get past the simple idea of their dream, mistakenly believing that if they can somehow magically get the doors open, then enough people will come through them and purchase their product or service to make it worth their…
The Problem Of A New Generation One thing I have noticed as a parent, my kids are not nearly as active as I was when I was their age. This is no doubt the result of computers and video games that only require a passive sort of participation; the kids may be doing something, but…
We’ve all heard the phrase “that is sooooo last year”, and when it comes to fitness, the mantra applies. What was popular in 2012 may not continue to be popular in the coming year, while some fitness regimens may actually enjoy continued and greater success. So what are the top fitness trends for the new…
The Benefits Of Fitness We all would like to be more fit, but if you are normal, you find that life has a habit of getting in the way of even our most noble fitness intentions. Is it really possible to launch a fitness routine that actually works? Something that is beneficial and doesn’t consume…
The Burden Of Depression Ask anyone who experiences it and they will tell you, depression is everything it is made out to be and more. It saps the will, clouds the mind, and some days it is all you can do to just get out of bed. Even the smallest tasks appear harder, and the…