Entropy, the Gym, and You

Let’s say you’ve been taking some time off from the gym. Maybe you reached the end of your 12-week training cycle and you’re taking a week off. It’s possible that one week turns into two or even three or four weeks. Life happens, you need to attend to some pressing...

Mission Possible

Everyone knows what he or she “should” do to obtain good health. But the mere knowledge of what we should be doing is never enough. If we’ve not been in good shape for some time, if we can’t remember the last time we did any meaningful exercise...

One, Two, or Three Miles?

Even experienced exercisers sometimes find it difficult to know how much to do. For the beginner, this uncertainty represents a significant stumbling block. Fortunately, well-established guidelines and protocols exist to assist all exercisers, regardless of their...

Walking as a Lifestyle Choice

Everyone knows he or she “should” be doing regular exercise, but most people have not exercised in so many years that they don’t know where to begin. As a result, people start and stop various training programs and routines. They join gyms, buy workout clothes, spend...

The Best Defense Is a Good Offense

Whether you live in the United States, Canada, or Western Europe, your healthcare decision-making is impacted by the type of health insurance available. In the United States, a fee-for-service system implies that you will be paying for some or all of the costs of...