Reading Time: 4 minutesFirst, my exculpatory Kene-is-Not-Liable Disclaimer: You will not hold me or this website responsible for any damages you may incur as a result of reading this information. See a health professional before starting any diet or exercise program. I hate having to include this legalese, but that’s the world we live in today. Let’s continue…. ‘How to […]
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Reading Time: 4 minutesObesity Rates in United States – 2012 (CDC) The following is part of a conversation I had with someone in the field of Public Health. It’s an email I sent explaining why the push from government to curb obesity is doomed to failure.
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Reading Time: < 1 minuteOver at Fathead, Tom Naughton explores the murky relationship between effort and results in the world of fat loss: But wait … genetics is also a matter of biochemistry. So we’re looking at Chemistry x Effort x Chemistry. That’s why I say weight loss is mostly about chemistry, not character. Knowing that is hardly an
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Reading Time: 3 minutesI’ve struggled with chronic shoulder and elbow pain for the last two years. I’ve taken a hard look at my exercise routine, going as far as eliminating dips and push-ups from the regimen. Bench-pressing may have been doing the most damage all along. If this is you the day after your workout, it’s time to
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Reading Time: 3 minutesThe best instructional guide on squats I’ve ever seen: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MQIAzzMDhSI&feature=fvwrel (Credit: EliteFTS.com) Not only do these guys show you every element of the exercise in an easy-to-follow, detailed manner, they explain how to uncover and remedy common mistakes in form and execution. Proper squat form: Begin the movement by pushing your hips and butt out
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Reading Time: 2 minutesSome problems (e.g. muscle tightness, pain) proper stretching just can’t solve. Enter the foam roller. Once you start using a foam roller, you’ll feel the benefits immediately. It’s almost like driving a car right after releasing the parking brake; once you get rid of the resistance, you’ll wonder how you ever tolerated it in the first
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Reading Time: 2 minutesGovernment mandates on food production and consumption is nothing new, but this is disturbing:[[MORE]] “Mars Inc., the manufacturer of Snickers and many other convenience store treats, has decided to phase out chocolate products that exceed 250 calories per portion. By the end of 2013, consumers will no longer be able to purchase king-sized Snickers bars.
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Reading Time: < 1 minuteFinding the silver lining in any mishap is comforting and reinforces the importance of “perspective”. I haven’t experienced a significant injury in over four years. A quick, lateral jump-cut during a January weekend football game reintroduced me to the joys of a pulled hamstring. Had I not gotten hurt, I might never have discovered this information.
Everything Happens For A Reason: How An Accident Eliminated My Back Pain Read More »
Reading Time: < 1 minuteBalance. Not “Work-Life” balance or some other buzzword—the Kinesthetic kind. The kind that allows gymnasts to walk on balance beams and prevents the average joe from falling off ledges and avoiding other dangers. Good balance, rooted in proper appendage alignment and positioning, can eliminate pain and prevent serious ankle and leg injuries. Much of the
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Reading Time: 2 minutesOne of the biggest reasons people fail to accomplish their goals is lack of a compelling motive, an inextinguishable reason why you must complete an objective. Will power and temporary excitement are just not sufficient; you must create powerful incentives. Recall all of the times you were determined to lose weight. Maybe you saw a picture of a
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