Stuff I Like 10
Welcome to the 10th edition of “Stuff I Like”, where I talk about products, people, services or shows that I like. I have no financial relationships with any of these companies/brands. Whether you get...
View ArticleBreaking Through Plateaus: Advanced Training Tips for Gym-Goers
By: Lucy Roberts Fitness plateaus can be irritating for gym-goers. Despite consistent work and routine, development might stall, making goals seem unattainable. This is usual for people who have been...
View ArticleHow does resistance training prevent osteoporosis?
Osteoporosis is a chronic skeletal disorder characterized by loss of bone mass and density, which results in bones brittle to fracture or break. It is one of the health issues that has affected many...
View ArticleDoes Bone Density Increase with Weight Training
People are always searching for ways to retain their bone density and avoid bone fractures. One such method that has been getting much attention is weight training. This article looks into the impact...
View ArticleYour Wearable Devices Suck (Fitbit, Apple Watch, Etc.)
A while back, I wrote an article about how your nutrition tracking app sucks. It’s been almost 2 years since then, and it hasn’t gotten much better. Sometimes, we assume that if it’s high-tech, it’s...
View ArticleTai Chi: A Critical Look
Tai chi is a commonly-practiced activity, with lots of claims about its benefits. But how many of those benefits hold up to scientific scrutiny? And how do those benefits compare to the “gold standard”...
View ArticleYoga: A Critical Look
Yoga is a commonly-practiced activity, with lots of claims about its benefits. But how many of those benefits hold up to scientific scrutiny? And how do those benefits compare to the “gold standard”...
View Article6-Pack After 60
I was recently doing a consultation with a new retiree, who was 65 years old. Suddenly, he had an extra 40-45 hours per week to occupy, and an admirable project of his was to get a 6-pack. I love it!...
View ArticleAquafit: A Critical Look
Aquafit is a popular fitness class that has gained acclaim in recent years. And for good reason – it’s active, fun, easy on the joints, and it’s social. But if we’re looking at maximal effectiveness,...
View ArticleThe Truth About OsteoStrong: Hype, Hoax, or Hope for Osteoporosis?
If you’ve been diagnosed with osteoporosis or osteopenia, you’ve likely looked at the different treatment options, from exercise, to medications, to supplements and diet. In your research, you might...
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