Category Archives: Exercise

Mental Jiu Jitsu for Weight Loss

I’m sure you’ve heard of Jiu Jitsu – the art of self defense that’s gained a lot of popularity today in the sport of mixed martial arts.  It utilizes sophisticated principals of psysiology (far beyond simply punching or kicking someones face:)  that can … Continue reading

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2012 – Your Best Year Ever

There’s nothing holding you back – but what is pushing you forward?  What is going to impel you to reaching those great objectives you’ve set for yourself this year?  Yes, thats right – that face you see in the mirror.  But … Continue reading

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Test Drive a Real Beauty!!

One of the common negative themes we fitness trainers hear over and over is the old “I just simply hate exercising!  Why bother killing yourself in the gym if it’s only gonna add 2 years to your life?”    I am … Continue reading

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Minimalist Shoes – Is Less Really Better?

Have you tried out minimalist running shoes yet?  Those are the thin almost barefoot – feeling flexible ones that try to mimic barefoot running as close as possible.  Its pundits say it’s the only way to go,  and if your feet … Continue reading

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Happy Thanksgiving All! Lets live it up!

One of the traits of successful people is their ability to “compartmentalize”,  and this certainly applies to festive occasions.  Why rain on your own parade?  Those who tell you to limit the damage from the “dangerous for dieters” holiday occasions … Continue reading

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Caveman like Mastodon – Its good huh?

What is the most effective post-workout diet strategy?  Lately I’ve read a few advocates of fasting after a workout so that you can get an even greater burst of  human growth hormone and all the benefits that it brings.  While … Continue reading

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A Warrior Readies for the Contest…

The Warrior dash is only one week away and I am chompin at the bit.  I have prepared for the event with this course – The Ninja Woodland Adventure.  Got my time down to 3.45 and I expect to tear up the … Continue reading

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What Energy Crisis?

Ok, you’re in your fifties or sixties, and you feel tired at the end of a long hard day, that is to be expected right?  Diminished levels of energy are normal for an old timer like you.  Well, that’s what … Continue reading

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Maunderings of a Sleepless Philosopher, part 2

It’s amazing how chrystal clear and inspired our minds can be in periods of insomnia.  This can be both a bane and a boon.  I guess that if you can’t defeat it, utilize it, so here we go… Motivating ourselves … Continue reading

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“Heavily Seasoned” Food for Thought on Exercise, Part 2

Time for a little mind experiment.    Lets imagine for a minute that you could hire someone to work out for you.  They do all the work, you don’t even have to see them do it, but you would receive all … Continue reading

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