Have you ever wondered how fit you really are? One of my goals each year is to get into the best shape of my life for my birthday. For years, I had no official way to measure this. It was just a subjective pursuit. So, I decided to create The Ultimate Fitness Test. It consists… [Read More]

Different exercise programs can help you achieve different physical goals. For example, there are certain programs for weight loss, others for adding muscle mass, and others for increasing strength and power. However, have you ever wondered what the best exercise program is for your brain? There is a growing body of research on the connection… [Read More]

Everyone knows that exercise provides a variety of physical benefits. It strengthens your bones and muscles, improves your body composition, and improves your physical health. However, the mental and psychological benefits of exercise can be even more powerful. “Building muscles and conditioning the heart and lungs are essentially side effects,” writes John J. Ratey, M.D.,… [Read More]

Have you ever struggled to make exercise a habit? Maybe you stay on track for a few weeks or months and then fall off for a bit. Or, maybe you have never exercised consistently. In this article, you will learn how to make exercise a habit. Follow these six steps, and you are guaranteed to… [Read More]

A well-designed strength training program provides tremendous physical, mental, and psychological benefits. In this article, you will learn the six most common mistakes that people make when it comes to strength training.  Avoid these six strength training mistakes and you will get much better results. You will also eliminate any chance of injury. 1. Not… [Read More]

It seems like everyone is tracking steps these days. As of early 2018, there were over 25 million active Fitbit users. Millions of other people use other devices to log how much they move each day as well. Employers are jumping on the bandwagon too. More and more organizations are purchasing or subsidizing fitness trackers… [Read More]

It seems like everyone has a part-time job or side hustle these days. More than 3 million people drive for Uber or Lyft. (Most of them drive part-time.) Millions of others make extra money as bloggers, freelancers, tutors, real estate agents, babysitters, dog-walkers, DJ’s, or as sellers on Amazon or eBay. While some of these… [Read More]

According to recent data from the CDC, less than 22 percent of U.S. adults meet the average weekly recommendations for strength training. One major cause of this is the myth that strength training will make you “bulky or “too musclebound.” In this article, we’ll overcome that myth. You’ll also learn four reasons why every man… [Read More]

Exercising is a good thing. Volunteering is a good thing. Why not combine them? Service-minded physical activity is a very inspiring way to work out, and it makes the world a better place, too. Whether you already lead an active lifestyle, or whether you are searching for some inspiration to become more active, this article… [Read More]

Occasionally, I attend group exercise classes at different gyms or at different outdoor locations. It’s a fun way to meet new people, to add some variety to my workout regimen, and to learn some new drills or exercises to bring into one of my classes. (I teach high-intensity group exercise classes in my free time.)… [Read More]