Every Thursday night, I work with a Pilates instructor to help improve my flexibility and correct muscular imbalances. During last night’s class, we worked to identify some of the weaker muscles in my body. Like many of you, I’ve spent a lot of time exercising and building stronger muscles – but not all of my muscles have developed evenly. As [...]
Hi Davey, I’ve been getting back in to shape lately by going to the gym 2 – 3 times a week. When I first started, my muscles would become sore 1 – 2 days after my workout. Recently I’m finding that my muscles don’t become sore in the slightest. I am increasing the amount I lift but I’m cautious because [...]
If you pay any attention to product packaging, you may have noticed a new advertising trend. It’s featuring an item’s “net carbs.” What does net carbs mean? And should you be paying attention to it? First things first, carbohydrates are found in breads, cereals, fruits, vegetables and in some dairy products. Though they get a bad rap, your body needs [...]
Depending on which expert you ask, there are anywhere from 640 to 850 muscles in the human body. It’s estimated there there are as many as 360 joints – and then several hundred more ligaments and tendons to hold it all together. In a short, our bodies evolved to move. Ages ago, when we still lived in caves, our lives [...]
It’s winter. The days are shorter, darker and colder. When it comes to exercising and working out, hibernation may seem like a tempting alternative. But not so fast: Research shows that adults who work out consistently have significantly lower levels of depression. Moreover, pounds gained from gym hiatuses are very difficult to shed – even after you start exercising again. [...]
I know you’ve been there: You’re 5 minutes into a 20 minute treadmill run. You’re already short of breath – and all you can think about is that you still have 15 minutes of running left. In your mind, you’re already defeated and there’s no way you’re going to finish the run. I like to say that running is 75% [...]
Howdy Davey! I’m starting your weight loss program and I was wondering if you could answer one of my questions. I understand the three types of exercise (resistance, cardio, and stress reduction), but I am wondering if is best to set aside each day to do a different one – or should I cram them all in together? Thanks for [...]
When Paula Deen disclosed her diabetes diagnosis, the world didn’t seem too surprised. Deen is the queen of deep frying foods and famous for her decadent desserts and use of butter. In one popular YouTube video, Deen even deep fries a cheesecake. Indeed, Deen’s diet seems like a recipe for health issues and complications. While Deen isn’t getting much sympathy [...]
Yesterday, I shared two interesting studies linking TV ownership and “screen time” to heart attacks and premature death. The link isn’t so much with the television itself; instead, it’s the sedentary lifestyle that TV watching helps to support. When I graduated university and moved to Washington, DC, television wasn’t a priority. Because money was tight, I wasn’t interested in paying [...]
In building a healthy lifestyle for you and your loved ones, would you consider throwing out the television? According to a new global study published in the European Heart Journal, simply owning a television and a car increases your risk of a heart attack by 27%. Of course, the television and car – in and of themselves – aren’t to [...]
