I received from my uncle about my younger cousin who was experiencing muscle cramps as she was preparing for her state track meets. I’ve come across this issue with dozens of folks from all walks of life, and few things consistently work. Although runners seem to be more prone, many non-runners get muscle cramps quite […]
The Fat Gene – Myth or Fact
Many wonder if being fat is a product of your genes, and if so, is there anything to do about it? Are those with obesity genes doomed to struggle with excess fat and fighting an uphill battle? The factors surrounding environment versus genetics – the “nature versus nurture issue” – are always complex. Whether we […]
10 Secrets Every Trainer or Athlete or Average Joe Should Know
The Sciatic Nerve Is Often The Source Of Your Chronic Posterior Thigh Pain, Not Your Hamstrings. It is alarming how often people are encouraged to stretch their hamstrings in response to an insidious onset of posterior thigh and buttock pain, often coupled with a nagging low back problem. 90% of the time the problem is […]
Do Diets Work – The 7 Crucial Factors For Diet Success
You will hear people say that diets don’t work. If the intent is simply to lose weight, and the diet involves taking in less calories that you spend, then yes, diets do in fact work. But there is a big problem with this. Most people aren’t really interested in weight loss, even if they say […]
Beverly Body Balance Challenge Winners – winter/spring 2012
Another successful Body Balance Challenge has wrapped up recently, and as always, the participants acheived some amazing transformations. I am still surprised by what can happen in only 8 weeks. It isn’t just the numbers, it’s also the mindset and habits, the improved perspectives – just awesome! Seeing such improvements is so inspiring, so […]
Blown Diets and Cookouts: Stop worrying – do this instead
Ever get stressed about sticking with a diet while going to events and cookouts? Feel guilty and want to know what to do if you blow your diet over the weekend? Let’s reduce the stress of the perceived incompatibility between eating healthy and enjoying cookouts. These are two of my favorite things and they can […]