President Trump Declares Month of May ‘National Physical Fitness and Sports Month’
TRUMP WORKS OUT. Okay, maybe not. We have no evidence of this, but we'd like to hope so. At least we know that health and [...]
Who Uses a Personal Trainer?
Personal trainers aren’t cheap. They work their clients hard and their clients walk around with some sore, aching muscles. People pay for this pain. Who [...]
Fitness Trainer Alter Egos
The popular thing these days is to boast and brag about “keeping it 100!” But today I want to talk about how I keep it [...]
W.T. Rawleigh – Pioneer of Promoting Good Health
People in 19th century America were thrilled to reach the ripe 'old age' of 50. Hoping not to get sick and face mortality was more [...]
History of the Physical Culture
19th century and early 20th century life was much different than today. Work was hard and laborious and typically extended from sunrise to sunset. There [...]
Incline Bench (Straight Bar)
Emphasis The primary muscles stressed in this movement are the chest muscles (upper pectorals). The secondary muscles stressed are the shoulders and triceps. Starting Position [...]
Fitting Exercise into the Workday
Many people have long workdays – in many instances bookended by long commutes – making it a challenge to devote time just to exercising on some days. [...]
Exercising Outdoors in Cold Weather
Cold weather doesn't have to put the chill on your outdoor exercise plans this season. Sure, cooler temperatures and shorter daylight hours can sometimes dampen one’s [...]
November is American Diabetes Month
Diabetes is a metabolic disease that happens to people everywhere, all year round. But November is a time when several health advocacy organizations aim to [...]
When ‘Low’ is the Way to Go
There are many benefits to high intensity exercise, but there are also situations in which low intensity can be the best way to go. Let’s use [...]