Yes! Despite the common misconception that heavy weight-training is only for men and/or extreme body builders, this type of resistance training can help both men and women build muscles and increase bone mineral density. After more than two decades in the fitness industry, I have assisted many men and women with resistance exercise plans. Often, [...]
Happy New Year! With each new year, typically comes a new set of resolutions, but very rarely do we think of these resolutions in terms of goals. If we put as much thought and effort into making new years’ “goals” instead of just “resolutions,” we just might be more likely to actually accomplish a few [...]
Far too many times when I have visited gyms across the country, I have observed the following sight: A man in the far corner of the gym is sweating and grunting as he stares intently at the reflection of his chiseled upper body. His chest, arms and shoulders are clearly visible, as the only covering [...]
The combination of colder weather, longer nights and the many food-centric events of the holiday season often leave us peering into the bathroom mirror on New Year’s Day, wondering where that beach body we were so proud of just a few months ago disappeared to. The truth is, we nibbled away at that tanned, toned [...]
A recent publication from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported that 30% of U.S. adults do not exercise beyond that which is necessary to do their jobs. In some regions, that figure was as high as 47%. This was the third in a series of in-depth studies. The first two looked [...]
I have been asked many times, “Mark, how do you consistently maintain a wellness program?” Those who ask this question sometimes add, “You have been able to keep it going for over 25 years.” Without thinking too much, I normally answer, “I just make it a priority.” With further thought regarding my normal answer, I [...]
In recent presentations on BBC News, researchers have challenged the assumption that weight gain, particularly in children, is caused by a lack of exercise. The investigators followed a group of more than 200 children for 11 years, regularly monitoring body fat and exercise. Their findings suggest that rather than weight gain being caused by a [...]
We are all well-schooled and even inundated on concepts of financial management (e.g., “spend less, save more,” “don’t spend more than you make,” “pay yourself first,” etc.). But how about the concept of time management? Do we really understand it? Do we practice, or are we even aware of, good habits in this area? I [...]
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