Old “Doc” Plume, the local hardware store owner, who was known for his miraculous cures for arthritis, had a long line of “patients” waiting outside the door when a little old lady, completely bent over, shuffled in slowly, leaning on her cane.  When her turn came, she went into the back room of the store…

Leg Press All you have to do is load it up, strap yourself in (not really) and push as hard as you can.  I’ll admit, it can be pretty satisfying to see that much weight move because of your own strength and will.  Unfortunately, the leg press is not without its flaws. First of all, it can…

Trying to make 2009 your healthiest year to date?   I’ve compiled for you what I believe to be some of the best health conscience habits you can easily adopt. Habit 1:  Drink more water. Sure, I know about all the news reports that say it’s possible to drink too much water.  Surprisingly, this same story is…

Fat season.  That’s what we call it around my office.  It starts on Halloween, and it usually runs straight through January.  We are bombarded by holidays that require us to consume copious amounts of meats, pies, cookies, chocolates, and alcohol.  On top of that, for those of us living in the north, it gets dreadfully…

The Gluteus Maximus.  It’s the king of all the skeletal muscles in your body.  By sheer volume it takes up more space within your body than any other muscle.  This may be apparent in some individuals more than others.  But the fact of the matter is, no matter who you are, what you have…

I don’t like shoes. I think they look silly and I think our society gives them too much power. Their main purpose is to provide protection for our soles when we are walking outside on rough terrain but why can’t it end there? Why do business men and women feel the need to have to wear…

The Scene: You’re driving in your Volkswagen on a cool autumn day.  You gaze out the window to admire the colorful foliage when out of nowhere a toddler on a big wheel rolls directly in front of your car.  You slam on the breaks, just barely avoiding disaster. You can feel your heart in your…

It’s probably no secret to you.  Some people were born with good DNA.  Nothing they ever do seems to have any negative implications on their physique.  They eat what they want, their training programs seem to be haphazard and yet they still have the body of an all star athlete.  How can this be? It’s…

Many of us are confused when we hear about how important a healthy metabolism is to our well being.  What exactly is this metabolism and how do you know you’re treating it right? I find it best described as you would your own personal bank account.  You can make deposits and you can make withdraws. …

Maybe it’s too expensive. Maybe you’re too shy. Some people just plain do not like the gym.  It can be boring, intimidating, and it can seem somewhat redundant.  The good news is there’s another way.  Sports!  Here we’ll take a look at what I feel are some of the most appropriate alternatives to the average gym…

Being courteous.  Polite.  Mindful of others.  These things seem like common sense in any type of workplace environment.  So what happens to people when they step through the doors of a gym?  It seems that all these things get thrown out the window.  Most gyms have their own rules about these things.  But shouldn’t…

When you’re at the gym do you sometimes feel like you’re just spinning your wheels?  You show up every day, put an hour in and get nothing back in terms of results. Don’t let yourself turn into THAT gym guy.  Making a daily trip to the gym is a good habit but really how good…

From the several hours I spend a day at my gym I get to observe all types of gym goers.  One thing most of them have in common is that they all appear to be lost.  The gym, much like a dense forest, can be a very scary place and if you don’t have…

Stand up. Sounds tough right?  In this article, I will explain to you how you can get from a seated position to a fully standing position with just a few simple steps. You see, you and I were designed to be standers.  Somewhere along the way our culture has become infatuated with the seated position. …

Leg Extensions You’ve already spent most of the day in a seated position.  The last thing you need to do is train your legs from that same position.   As someone who spends any amount of time sitting, you have to be sure that your workout routines are well-balanced,  providing exercises that focus more on quality movement…