Are athletes really getting faster, higher, stronger?
The Olympic Motto: Citius – Altius – Fortius (Faster – Higher – Stronger) This post originally appeared on TED: Credit: David Epstein It is…
What is BMI? And is it outdated?
Photo: Adrian Peterson from Minnesota Vikings. His BMI Classification may surprise you. First of all what is BMI, and how is it calculated?…
Exercise and Health Quiz
Let’s see how well you do at the following questions: 1. True or False? Muscle weighs more than fat. False. A pound is…
Women Should Lift Weights
photo: Dara Torres An updated outlook on old beliefs In the past, it really wasn’t socially accepted for women to lift heavy weights, but…
Alex Honnold Destroys El Sendero Luminoso
On January 15, the American climber Alex Honnold free-soloed the 1,500-foot El Sendero Luminoso in El Potrero Chico, Mexico. At a rating of 5.12d, it is…
“Stretching is not optional – It’s essential”
Studies have stated that, “Stretching before exercise will not prevent an injury.” I agree that if you extend a muscle past its’ limit in…
“NO pain, NO Gain?” – NOT TRUE
In the beginning stages of training, you may feel a little stiff or sore, and that is okay. I usually let my clients know…
NO MOM, you can’t just run off that bear claw!
You just have to love moms. My mother is super active, and yet she came home today and was complaining about her tummy and…
Trips of a Lifetime – The Annapurna Circuit (Day 15 to Day 19 – The End)
Day 15: Kobang to Rukse Chharhara (4921 feet) 12.5 miles As usual, we were up super early and had breakfast by 7am. We began…
Trips of a lifetime – The Annapurna Circuit (Day 11 to Day 14)
Day 11: Thorong Pedi to High Camp (15,912 feet) .6 miles straight up We were woken at about 2am by all the porters getting…