Coronavirus is presently dominating the headlines, our conversations, and our thoughts – and for good reason. It’s a big deal, and we don’t know exactly how big yet. So given the current situation, I want to offer two quick ideas to help you stay healthy. I’m not here to peddle some pseudoscience cure, and I’m not here to tell you that you shouldn’t be worried about COVID-19. We don’t have… Read More »2 Quick Ideas for Staying Healthy
I had a problem. I had a bunch of injuries, and I’d had them for so long that many of the key muscles in my body were atrophied. I could go to the pool and use a kick-board for 15 minutes, hop out to get a drink from the water fountain, and nearly collapse as my left hip failed. And if I went for a 2-mile walk, my left ankle… Read More »How I Set My Exercise On Autopilot
It was a cold, rainy morning, and I was happily enjoying my warm, cozy apartment, so I put on a coat and went for walk in the park. To some, this would be a perfectly normal choice. To many, however, this would be a clear sign of madness. The conventional wisdom is that if you go outside while it’s cold and rainy, you’ll probably get sick. It turns out, though,… Read More »Why It’s Good To Go Outside During Winter
For those of us working on self-improvement, the holidays can be a treacherous time. Your routines get interrupted by travel or visiting family, making it much harder to maintain your good habits, and you’re confronted with all manner of temptations that you would normally keep to a minimum. Between all the parties, the sugar-filled goodies, and the general hustle and bustle, healthy eating and exercise are easily neglected. To help… Read More »Becoming Better During the Holidays