There is something beautiful trendy in the world and that is the idea that strong, fit and athletic are the new beautiful. Whenever I see or hear 3 things in a very short amount of time and they all echo the same message, I pay attention. Earlier in the week, it was a mannequin that although referred to as "full-figured," was in fact simply not skinny. Then I picked up a … [Read more...] about Making Muscles
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Forks Over Knives
Since my college days, I have always been a coffee drinker. Sitting at the diner in our college town of New Paltz, NY, I made the decision to delete sugar from my coffee as even back in those days, I was concerned about what I ate, and always looked for ways to shave calories. A few years later, it was the milk I eliminated and there was nothing like a good cup of Joe for … [Read more...] about Forks Over Knives
The Master Blaster. RIP, Joe
If you have ever lifted a weight, drank a protein drink, read a bodybuilding magazine, sat on a weight bench, or watched an Arnold movie, you owe a debt of thanks to the "Master Blaster," Joe Weider. His is a story of one scrawny weakling, "tired of putting his head down and walking away to avoid trouble," transforming himself into the true father of bodybuilding. "Skin and … [Read more...] about The Master Blaster. RIP, Joe
True Survival of the Fittest
When you look in the dictionary for the definition of survival of the fittest this is what you will see: These 3 are part of a team that has been unstoppable. Good luck to them tonight as they try for win 25, against Detroit, in Miami. They are red hot and on fire, just as their name suggests. Thanks for giving us a team to be so proud of. Let's go HEAT! Related … [Read more...] about True Survival of the Fittest
Can’t You Hear My Heart Beat?
In answer to the question "How much aerobic exercise is enough?" --- Adults should get a MINIMUM of 2 hours and 30 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic activity every week. Or, you can opt for a MINIMUM of 1 hour and 15 minutes of vigorous aerobic exercise, according to the US Department of Health and Human Services. Intensity is dependent upon your heart rate and your … [Read more...] about Can’t You Hear My Heart Beat?