Okay, I'm going to go out on a limb here and make the case for performance enhancing drugs aka anabolic steroids aka stuff your body produces naturally. The big question is: Why can I (as a 40-something year old guy) take testosterone (T) legally but pro athletes can NOT? This is a hot topic for me b/c I can't enjoy a game or sports show on radio, podcast or TV without … [Read more...]
3 MORE ways that Exercise is the Fountain of Youth
Part 2 Three more ways that exercise is the fountain of youth. What do Wilford Brimley and Bradd Pitt have in common? When Brimley shot Cocoon in the early 80s, he was 50. When Brad shot World War Z he was 49. That’s right, they were almost the same age when they filmed their respective movies. Who would you rather look like when you’re 50? Brad or Wilfred? The right … [Read more...]
Defining Fitness Part I
If you were born between the years of 1964 and 1980 then you’re a member of Generation X (probably the last generation to know what it’s like to grow up playing outside). When we were young, exercise came naturally - we simply went outside and played. For many of us our parents simply said: “be back by supper-time,” or “be back before dark,” and off we went. It didn’t matter … [Read more...]
10 Frequently Misused Fitness Terms
Every subculture has its own terminology for describing its way of life, the fitness subculture is no different. A few years ago complaining about the HIIT in your WOD at your local box would have only made sense to a select few extreme fitness enthusiasts. Thanks to the explosive popularity of CrossFit and other high intensity training programs we now know that HIIT refers to … [Read more...]
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