“You are today where your thoughts have brought you. You will be tomorrow where your thoughts take you. “ James Allen wrote that in his work, ” Above Life’s Turmoil “. It has always remained fixed in my mind, when I think about where my life is going and where I’d like my life to go. Are the two separate or in line with each other? Do I have any control over that? Can my thoughts really decide my...
Most fitness buffs share a fear of getting out of shape if they back off from their regular training schedule. That fear is not totally unwarranted. Studies have shown significant decreases in aerobic capacity and local muscular endurance following a complete layoff for as short a period of time as one to four weeks. That’s a complete full stop. What about backing off the intensity of your workout only? What will the affect be? Studies...
Weight training has become increasingly integrated into the workout routines of both competitive athletes and weekend warriors. Done properly, it is not only safe but decreases the likelihood of injury. There is no question that children benefit from being active. With child obesity reaching pandemic proportions, most sensible parents welcome their child’s interest in sports. Given the obvious benefits of weight training for athletes,...
It’s a widely held belief in the fitness community that strength training causes a loss in flexibility. Martial artists, divers and dancers—people whose performance depends on flexibility—have thus tended to avoid strength training. Even athletes in sports that require less flexibility have tended to avoid strength training for fear of becoming “muscle-bound,” even though increased strength could improve their performance in their...
Sugar. So sweet yet… so controversial. The health implications of sugar are controversial. Some sugar critics consider it no better than a slow poison, like smoking. Some respected researchers (by respected researchers, I mean they’re independent and not in the industry’s back pocket) say the fear and criticisms are unfounded. Sugar for purpose of this discussion is refined sugar. Sucrose. The stuff in the sugar bowl. We’re not...
Do you spend a lot of time in the sun? No one tries to deliberately get sunburned, but it’s all too easy to overdo it. Overexposure to the sun can cause more than just temporary discomfort. It can also cause permanent changes, including premature wrinkling and aging of the skin, DNA damage, cataracts, and even some types of skin cancer. Fair-skinned people are the most susceptible, but that doesn’t mean that darker-skinned people are...
