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 […]
Some tips for those of us with no time to exercise
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 […]
Selfish Motivation
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 […]
Permission to Fail
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 […]
FITNESS FRIDAY: For Whom the Bell Tolls
Spent much time to work on your posterior deltoids lately? No, didn’t think so. Fatherhood, along with a full time job leaves little time for other things and, if you are somewhat similar to me, you then want to spend […]
3 Healthy Snack Hacks
You had your workout, you ate healthy all day, only to be ruined with those late night munchies while you sit back with your wife and wrestle with the remote control. After a long day, and the house finally quiet […]
The Weekday Workout
One Lift a Day For Maximum Muscle With the popularity of The Weekend Workout article I wrote a few years back I thought I would switch gears and fit our workouts into most of our work-weeks, so we could be […]
5 Old Exercises You Shouldn’t Be Doing in the New Year
This article is part of our ongoing Fitness Friday series. Old habits are hard to break. But if you keep doing these 5 old school exercises in the New Year you will be breaking more than old habits. 1. Leg […]
FITNESS FRIDAY: All Hail the Offseason!
Image credit: rkramer62 Part of our weekly Fitness Friday series. For many weekend warrior athletes, the offseason is often lazy time. And, while you do need to rest, the best athletes are those who use the offseason to their advantage. Much like […]
FITNESS FRIDAY: Kicking More Butt
Part of our ongoing Fitness Friday series. Quick question, why are you trying to lose weight? Losing weight because “it’s healthier” is a commendable, existential reason to start getting in shape. But for a lot of guys, myself included, it’s not […]
INTRODUCING: FITNESS FRIDAY
Have you been watching the NBC series Biggest Loser this season? I have. And what I’ve been struck by most this season is how many of the contestants are fathers. Young fathers. Guys in their late 20’s and early 30’s […]
Best Way to Build Awesome Arms: Ride the Wave
It might be time to put the surf boards away, but I have a better wave for you that will build strong and muscular arms faster than you ever thought possible… Most guys like to get leaner and more athletic […]
The Perfect Diet
This makes for a great magazine headline on your nearest news stand but unfortunately you become disappointed and confused once you flip through the pages. Wether it’s the magical Acai or Gogi berry one week, or the raw, cooked or […]
Triumph With Your Own Beach Olympics
The Summer Olympics may come only once every four years, but the (tiki) torch lighting of your own Beach Olympics can happen any time — as long as you’ve got sand, water, a volleyball net, a plastic flying disc and […]
How To Have a Healthy Vacation This Summer
Do you worry what to do with your healthy living routine when you go on vacation? I just returned from a 2 week summer holiday with my family. After eating whatever I wanted and not exercising for 2 weeks I […]