The Men's Magazine for Dads
You may have noticed that more restaurant menus lately include the number of calories next to each item. That’s a good trend, but unless you’ve painstakingly tracked your calories intake and exercise before (and most people haven‘t), than those numbers […]
One of the most important jobs we have as parents is to push our kids and help them begin to see just how much they‘re capable of. Sometimes, our children aren‘t always aware of how great they can be without […]
What if I told you I could give you a fool-proof, 100% guaranteed formula for fitness success? Well, I can. And it’s not a top secret training routine or some kind of fad diet. It’s something so deceptively simple that […]
It may be surprising to learn that over 70% of weight loss has to do with nutrition, not exercise. Don’t get me wrong, our bodies need exercise, but it doesn’t contribute to weight loss (or maintenance) as much as people […]
Spring has finally arrived! Well, ok, here in Upstate NY it remains cold and there’s still some snow on the ground and we’re now entering that pseudo-season that we simply refer to around here as “mud.” But there’s light at […]
CrossFit, Warrior Dash, P90X, Tough Mudder, Insanity? Flipping tractor tires, scrambling through mud pits, helping teammates climb over obstacles in the woods, or taking on your first triathlon at age 50? You’ve probably heard quite a bit about these “extreme” […]
Have you ever seen a TV commercial for a weight loss product that presents the whole “getting healthy” thing as being fun, sexy, and easy? Or a reality show in which contestants lose hundreds of pounds in the span of […]
What were your wellness goals back at the beginning of the year? Eat healthier? Take up running? Complete your first triathlon? Lose weight? Look better? Do Yoga? Those are worthy aspirations, but – tell me this – how are you […]
Tell me if this sounds familiar? You decide you’ll really step up your game and get a head start on the week’s craziness by getting in some exercise Sunday afternoon while things are still somewhat low key. But as you’re […]
Research shows that “Getting Back in Shape” is one of the highest ranked New Year’s Resolutions every year. According to Time Magazine, it’s also the #1 broken New Year’s Resolution. It’s no wonder. Just trying to juggle work and family […]
What’s the number one reason folks give for unsuccessfully getting in shape? You guessed it. It‘s, “I just don’t have the time.” And, believe me, I understand. After all, it’s true. You don’t have the time. I don’t have the […]
Quick question, why are you trying to get healthier? Eating better or working to lose weight because “it’s a good thing” or “my doctor said I should” is a commendable, altruistic reason to start getting in shape. But for a […]
We‘re several weeks into 2013 now and I‘m guessing you may have made a few New Year‘s Resolutions. How are they going? Was something along the lines of “Getting Back In Shape” on your list? It’s one of the highest […]
This week’s column was supposed to be about the difference between “reasons” and “excuses.” When we’re trying to accomplish any goal, but especially it seems when we‘re trying to exercise more and eat better, there are always a myriad of […]
Each week many television stations highlight a local high school or college “scholar athlete.” And rightfully so. These student athletes work hard both in the classroom and in the sports realm, juggling the rigorous demands of academic excellence and athletic […]