Carl's Blog
Arthritis in the hands, elbows, shoulders, hips, and knees can be debilitating.  It affects our ability to exercise, and ultimately our well-being. As the effects of arthritis take hold, it can greatly affect us physically, emotionally, and psychologically.
We often accept the fact that the arthr...
Breathing can do a lot more than help us not pass out during a workout. It can affect the overall quality of our workouts and our energy levels. So it's important to understand how your body uses that oxygen.
Your body processes the oxygen you breath to be able to pass into your blood stream to fee...
When it comes to exercising, the quality of the technique is more important than quantity. While good technique can produce quality results, improper technique can do some serious harm to your body. In addition, improper technique will not give you the results that you are looking to obtain from suc...
BMI (Body Mass Indicator) has for decades been used to determine if someone is in a healthy range for their body. But how many of us have been labeled as Overweight, Obese, and Extremely Obese, and not known what to do. Or maybe you are in the "healthy range" but don't feel that way.
The bad news...
Your muscles have glycogen stores (energy stores) that beg to be expended. If you don’t, your body stores excess energy in the form of fat. When performing cardio like walking, you use minimal glycogen stores, which in turn means that you burn calories only while you are working out.
When you incor...
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Obesity related illnesses are set to surpass smoking as the number one cause of death in the United States. The impact to individuals, families is heartbreaking, and medical costs and the financial burden associated with it are skyrocketing.
One of those Obesity related illnesses that you might be...
One of the keys to maintaining proper fitness level starts with…core strength. Core is more than an abdominal six-pack; it is a group of muscles that stabilizes the pelvis and spine and influences the body from head to toe. Just like the core of the apple is the center of which everything else grow...
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Life can be crazy with travel, vacation, school shuttle for kids or grandkids, more family activities!  We have a tendency to put ourselves second to our schedules. Want to know the secret to getting in great shape and being the best for ourselves and our family? It's not how many miles you ran, ...
Water makes up almost 60% of the human body; it is one of the most important things we take into our body. Water not only carries vital nutrients, but also helps with nearly all body functions, including digestion and brain activity. It’s been shown to also increase metabolism.
What health proble...
Slow cooker meals are a fantastic method for enjoying lean, homemade dinners without the hassle and time commitment that many recipes entail. By simply throwing the ingredients below into your slow cooker in the morning before you leave for work, you’ll have a hot, delicious meal ready for you when ...
