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Is The Prescription Of Real Exercise Underused?
I recently wrote about the incredible sensations that come with vigorous exercise. Perhaps it was the post ride cannabinoid flurry, but it’s possible that I went too far in suggesting that ‘we’...
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Seven Secrets To Successful, Long-Term Weight Loss
Most people who have lost weight understand how easy it is to gain it back. In fact, I often hear patients tell me that over the course of their lifetimes they’ve “tried every popular diet out there”...
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Would You Trust An Unhealthy And Unfit Cardiologist?
There was a very controversial presentation made at a recent meeting of heart doctors in Canada. I’ve been stewing about what to say about it for a week. The title speaks to its inflammation: Fat,...
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Which Is More Important: To Be Thin Or To Be Fit?
These days, most adults are overweight, not active, or both. If you could change just one—become active or lose weight—which would be better? At least for men, being more fit may have a bigger health...
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Surprising Exercise Science: What’s The Use Of Stretching?
If you’re like me, you probably feel guilty about not making stretching a part of your regular exercise routine. I attributed my history of low back pain to lack of stretching, although when I began...
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Dear Special K: I Have A Better Idea For Your Real Women Ads!
Kellogg’s Special K cereal brand has long been known for its iconic slim woman in a red bathing suit. In a bold, Dove-soap-like new ad campaign, they have decided to feature “real women” – which...
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The Primal Games: My Life Outside The Comfort Zone
This weekend I accidentally stepped way outside my comfort zone. A friend of mine had invited me to compete in the Primal Games – an event that she described as a “fun time for all fitness levels with...
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Your Nagging Fitness Questions Answered With Scientific Evidence
I just finished reading a great little book called, “Which Comes First, Cardio Or Weights? Fitness Myths, Training Truths, And Other Surprising Discoveries From The Science Of Exercise” by Alex...
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Are Women More Motivated By A Chubby Fitness Trainer?
I was taken aback by a recent conversation I had with a gym owner. She is interested in encouraging middle-aged women to come to the gym for beginner-level fitness classes and was planning a strategy...
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Hilarious Women’s Running Shirt – You Want One?
Does my butt look fast in these pants? Since I started running (in earnest) a couple of years ago, I’ve been doing what I can to stay motivated. Running is a great sport because 1) it’s cheap 2) you...
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The Pros And Cons Of CrossFit: A Physician’s Perspective
I’ve been following (and often participating in) fitness trends for decades. From Jim Fixx’s outdoor running to Jane Fonda’s work out videos, to Conan-the-Barbarian body building, to step aerobics, to...
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