That peanut butter is rich, flavorful and creamy immediately raises speculation about its nutritional value. Because it tastes so damn good, many people wonder: Is peanut butter really a healthy choice? If you have a jar of peanut butter in your home, take a look at the nutritional facts. Two things will probably jump out. First, it is calorie-dense. With [...]

Over the years, I’ve become quite accustomed to hearing exercise excuses. Indeed, there are as many excuses for avoiding physical activity as there a people in the world. However, few of those excuses are as convincing as the ‘martyr excuse.’ It goes something like this: I’d love to exercise but I just don’t have that luxury. I’m busy with work. [...]

Do you find yourself tired during the day – or unable to fall asleep at night? Before popping a pill, you may want to try this: Regular exercise. We’ve always heard anecdotal evidence that regular exercise promotes higher levels of energy during the day and improved sleep at night. We’ve even seen the link between exercise sleep touted in a [...]

Ho, ho, ho – the holidays are here! For most people, the holidays have a negative impact on their efforts to live a healthy lifestyle. For one, it means lots and lots of unhealthy foods, buffets and alcohol. Secondly, it means that all of us have a little less time in our already busy schedules to hit the gym. As [...]

Dear Davey, For the last 2 months I have been working out through class exercise groups and have had great results. Currently I do 3 days of spin class for cardio and 3 days of BodyPump for strength training. I love my classes, but I am starting to plateau. Is it time to break away from the class atmosphere and [...]

While it’s no secret that many holiday foods deserve to be on the “naughty” list, these four deserve special recognition for their belly-bursting calorie and fat content. Spoiler alert: If you like eggnog, you may not want to watch this video! Check out the video via my Davey Wavey Fitness YouTube channel. And, if you’re not already subscribed to my [...]

If you pick up an issue of Vogue or Cosmo, you’ll instantly be bombarded with images of stick-thin models – many of whom are photoshopped beyond recognition. The message behind these images is pretty clear: Skinny is attractive. When this message is internalized, it is expressed through unhealthy fad diets and eating disorders in both women and men. I, for [...]

Since 2004, more than 3 million copies of workout program P90X have been sold. For about $120, you get a series of DVDs and enroll in a 90-day boot camp with celebrity fitness trainer, Tony Horton. While P90X does have its devout followers, there have been no published studies about the program’s effectiveness. That is, until the American Council on [...]

There’s no doubt about it: Treadmill running is convenient. Rain, sleet, snow or shine – treadmill runners are untouched by weather conditions (unless, of course, you lose power). But for people looking to lose weight, how does the calorie burn of treadmills compare to running outside? There have been a number of studies comparing treadmill running to outside running. The [...]

Dear Davey, Thanksgiving is just around the corner and I could really use some help to eat healthier. Too many temptations like stuffing, buttery mashed potatoes and pie! Any words of wisdom? From, Colin Hey Colin, Thanks for the email; it’s certainly timely given that we’re entering the holiday season full of hustle, bustle and unhealthy food choices. First things [...]