Evening Routine
I’ve written about the morning routine I follow to start my day off on the right foot. But what about the evening?
Health & Fitness
Tolerance As It’s Defined Today Is Complete BS
Danger, Will Robinson! Here comes a rant, and it’s going to get ugly. It’s a word that is tossed around way too much these days and in a variety of contexts that either make no sense or are so ridiculously stupid as to boggle the mind (biology and bathroom preference, anyone?!). There’s a DEGREE of …
I Want to Lose Weight But I Love Junk Food
“I love junk food” is the second most popular to “I want to lose weight but…”. Well, don’t we all? Assuming you’re not a lifelong bodybuilder – and most of my readers aren’t – your love of junk food probably hasn’t changed all that much between your 20s and your late 30s or early 40s. Sure, …
Just How Much Coffee Is Too Much?
I like it too much to quit. In 1511 it was banned in Mecca for stimulating radical thinking. King Gustav III of Sweden outlawed it in 1746, believing it to fuel inappropriate behavior.
How to Get Stronger: Starting Strength
I covered my face and hid behind a Cybex machine. I’d been working out at Lifetime Fitness when I spotted two 17 year-olds who worked for me at the local Domino’s Pizza. Even though I was four years older, I just knew they were stronger than me. I made a beeline for the exit and …
Flaxseed is Lowering Your Testosterone
If you’re a man and you like having testosterone, read on to learn about the dangers of flaxseed.
Can I Lift Weights If I Have Scoliosis?
The doctor just told me I had scoliosis. He’s a nice enough guy, but he could have picked a better present for my 40th birthday! I was shocked at the diagnosis. I already knew my back was screwed up. I also figured the two doctors who had previously told me it was just a muscle pull were just a …
The Only Supplements You Really Need
Can nutritional supplements help fix these problems? If so, how can you be sure your purchase is an investment, not a gamble?
I asked myself these questions when I ran out of Zinc — and spending money — last month. It was time to reevaluate my supplementation program. This is what I learned.