Wearing an iPod While Working Out - A Double-Edge Sword
If you're like most people, having an iPod or MP3 player on when you work out is crucial. I couldn't dream of doing a stationary bike or elliptical machine without some musical backup. Music can...
View ArticleStrains vs. Sprains
If you hang around a gym or any type of venue where sports, exercise or physical training take place, or even if you're just a sports enthusiast excited about the start of football season or the...
View ArticleDo You Need a Personal Trainer?
Being the brother-in-law of a personal trainer, I suppose I have to be careful with this one, otherwise he may not speak to me again. In all seriousness though, like so many other things, whether you...
View ArticleWhy You Need a "Spot"
The need for lifting weights with a "spot" or "spotter" can be best illustrated by the following story. Three years ago, I was on duty in the Emergency Room of a local hospital when an ambulance came...
View ArticleChondromalacia Patella
One particularly annoying and disabling syndrome that plagues runners, walkers and stair climbers alike is chondromalacia patella or patellofemoral pain. It is usually described as a dull ache in the...
View ArticleHave Your Steak and Eat It Too
If you're like most people who are into staying healthy, losing weight, and keeping fit, you probably do your best to avoid red meat - or, at least, feel very guilty if you do have a nice juicy steak...
View ArticleWorking Out in the Cold
Winter is here!! It's time to talk about how to deal with working out in cold climate conditions. Mostly, this applies to those of you who run, walk, or do other forms of exercise outdoors. For you...
View ArticleFalling Off the Wagon
It happens to the best of us- even yours truly. Any of you who have read my blogs over the past year or so know that I often draw on personal experience to write them. This one is no exception....
View ArticleCan I Catch MRSA at My Gym?
Any time I hear or see enough chatter about a fitness related topic, either in person, on line, or both, I feel compelled to share my knowledge with readers regarding that topic. One particular issue...
View ArticleShould I Work Out If I Have a Cold?
The doldrums of winter are upon us. Not only is it cold outside, but many of us are suffering from upper respiratory infections- or, to put it in lay terms, colds. The golden opportunity to start...
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