When we think of conditioning the core the first picture that generally comes to mind is a person performing endless crunches on the floor.  Year after year, we’re taught by TV and trainers, that  excessive crunching on the floor is the only true path to attaining beautiful abs. I’d like start by debunking this myth. [...]

Marathon running is a growing trend.  As you can see Marathon participation in the USA has gone from 4.6 million to 13 million in 20 years (1990-2010). See chart here.   It seems like everyone and their mother are signing up for marathons lately.  We’re all seeking to accomplish what seems like the impossible. Heck, [...]

When training for a specific sport, one must consider the type of energy required for maximum performance in their chosen activity. Some sports require more anaerobic energy, like tennis, and others require more aerobic energy, like long distance running. Why then, do we train for higher percentage anaerobic sports by running long distances? This makes [...]

Does the elliptical really deliver the fat loss you want? Which exercise equipment should you buy and use in your home gym? Which exercise machines get results and which don’t? Let me begin by saying, if you enjoy doing cardiovascular exercise you must be in shape to do it. Most people think they need to [...]