Reading Time: 6 minutesOn the heels of my last post, on why women should embrace resistance training, comes a basic workout regimen for getting in better shape. I’ve sent this write-up to a few female friends in the past. It’s a simple, yet comprehensive program for anyone looking for a concrete answer to the “how do I start […]
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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: < 1 minuteA thought-provoking article from The NY Times on the impact of the Breast Cancer awareness movement on society at large:
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Reading Time: < 1 minuteOver at Fathead-Movie.com, Tom Naughton relays the tale of an ordinary guy running and extraordinary experiment: “A few weeks ago I was interviewed by Sam Feltham on his Smash The Fat Liveshow. He told me at the time that he was running an N=1 experiment to see what would happen if he consumed 5,000 calories
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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 minutesI alluded to this in my post on The Tragedy of the Commons: Although well-intentioned, bans on hunting and trapping do little to protect animals on the endangered species list. When we examine the underlying economic and sociological principles behind common measures enacted to protect animal populations, the preceding statement rings true.
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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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