Archive for the ‘Fitness’ Category

7 Muscle-Building Mistakes To Avoid

Lifting Weights

You’ve put in the time. The sweat. Maybe the tears when you don’t see results. Quit blubbering. It’ll be fine. Entering the weight room is the first step toward building muscle, but it’s not the last. What you do before, during, and after a workout can either negate your hard work or elevate your growth [...]

Want To Run Seriously? You Need Some Serious Gear!

Running Shoes

Running can be a very inexpensive sport, and it’s a great way to keep in shape. But as you get more serious about it, there are a few items that every runner needs to purchase in order to make it easier and more motivating to continue. GPS Watch Now granted, I’m a tech junkie so [...]

New Video Game Releases : 01/03/12

Fitness Video Games

I used to do a weekly Video Game post for Guys Gab, but the past 6 weeks have been void of any notable releases. And unfortunately this week is no better! But since so many people make New Years Resolutions claiming to get in shape, I thought it’d be fitting to highlight some of the [...]

Red Alert! Red Alert! Monday Morning Detox!

Binge Eating

We’ve all had weekends where we ate too much, drank a few extra beers and added a few pounds to our midsection. I think these weekends are the biggest threat to our being able to maintain healthy weight! This is especially prevalent this time a year, with all the holiday parties and meet-ups with friends. [...]

There’s Nothing Magical About January 1st

January 1st

I hear all kinds of talk about New Year’s Resolutions, and fitness centers are always crammed with new members in January because someone got drunk on New Year’s Eve and said, “This is the year I’m going to do it! This is the year I’m going to get in shape!” These same fitness centers are [...]

How To Get Through The Holidays Without Breaking Your Spirit (Or The Scale)

scale

Now that we got through the healthy holiday of Thanksgiving, it’s time to look forward to the remainder of the holiday season. Every year I get to this point and ask myself, “How am I going to get to January 2nd and not be a huge, fat mess?!” Here are some pointers: Make good choices [...]

The 30 Mile Turkey Trot

running turkey

So, a couple of years ago after I started marathon running, I started this annual trek to my sister’s for Thanksgiving, it’s about 30 miles. My theory being, “There is no better way to start Thanksgiving Dinner then 3000 calories in the hole! BRING ON THE PIE!” But it started me thinking. It also started [...]

It’s Time To Stop Dieting!

Stop Dieting

Stop Dieting! When will people realize that a “diet” doesn’t work! A diet is about restriction and limits that eventually come to an end! Then what, maintain? Ooooh, that’s exciting get on the scale everyday and say, “Woohoo! I’m the same!” I don’t know anyone who gets excited about that! Yes, the scale is important [...]

Why Running Shoes Do More Harm Than Good

Free Your Feet

Since you were a baby, you’ve worn shoes. You might remember your first Nikes or Adidas too: A nice thick sole with padding up to the base of the ankle. In a few remote parts of the world, though, nobody ever wears shoes – And evidence shows that they’re in fact in much better shape [...]

Breakfast – Before Or After A Workout?

Breakfast

It’s the age old debate – Should you eat breakfast before or or after you workout? I was always told that you want to workout on an empty stomach. Various reasons were given for this: Speeding up your metabolism, burning fat instead of the food you just ate, etc. I just accepted this as fact, [...]