Lower Table Rock Run

After taking care of business in the morning, I headed out to Lower Table Rock for an awesome run......and every week there's more wildflowers to brighten up the run!

“Paleofantasy”: Stone Age delusions
An evolutionary biologist explains why everything you think you know about cavemen (and their diet) is wrong  read more

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Upper Table Rock Run

I took advantage of the great weather and a little free time today and did a great Upper Table Rock run followed by some much needed yard work (still a lot to do though).

Quitting smoking helps hearts, even with weight gain
People who have quit smoking have a lower chance of suffering a heart attack or stroke than current smokers - even if they put on a few extra pounds in the process, according to a new study.  read more

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Tabatas

Thanks to a slow business day I had a little extra time on my hands.  So, I started by getting my taxes done...WooHoo!!  I rewarded myself with a great Tabata workout of suspension pullups, pushups and jump squats plus stability ball crunches.  I had just enough time to mow the lawn too.

U.S. manages disease, not health
The most insistent political question of the past four years has been: How can more Americans get access to medical care?
The federal response was the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. Better known as "Obamacare," it is a complex mix of insurance changes and tax credits. When the act takes effect on January 1, 2014, it will provide access to insurance to about 30 million people who currently don't have it.
Unfortunately, that was the wrong question. So the looming "answer" is wrong as well.  read more

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Lower Table Rock Run, Snatches and a Clean Car

Due to a timely cancellation, I had time for plenty of activity today.  After getting my morning started with a couple of brisk 1/2 mile walks with a client I headed out to Lower Table Rock for a fun run around the eastern edge of the plateau and back down the hill.  Afterward I spent about 30 mins doing snatches, power snatches and a few overhead squats.  I still had a little energy left over so I gave my car a long overdue cleaning inside and out.

Know your nutrients: carbohydrates
Carbohydrates are an important energy source in your diet. All carbohydrates contain four calories per gram. Grains, fruits, and vegetables are good sources of carbohydrates. Carbohydrates include starches, naturally occurring and added sugars, and fiber.  read more

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Rest Day

It was time to schedule in a rest day after a busy week of heavy lifting and trail runs/hikes.  So, other than a few hours with an extremely active Hailey and a couple of hours of household chores, I just took it easy today.

Movie Theater Snack Attack!  How many calories are in your favorite movie treat?
The aroma hits you as soon as you walk through the doors of any movie theater…popcorn! For many people, a trip to the movies isn’t complete without a big tub of buttery popcorn and a giant cup of soda. But if you don’t choose carefully, that treat could be scarier than the next blockbuster horror flick! With a little planning, you can still enjoy a yummy snack that doesn’t wreak havoc on your good eating habits.  read more

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Upper Table Rock Trek

After getting my morning started with a couple of brisk 1/2 mile walks with a client, a friend and I headed out to Upper Table Rock for an amazing trek.  We hiked around to the less traveled west side of the horseshoe shaped rock and ended up hiking and running over 8 miles.

10 Surprising Tips on Nutrition From the Experts
Who wants to ingest extra calories that are doing absolutely nothing for us? But many of us are doing that on a daily basis when we consume calories from the solid fats and added sugars that are in so many processed foods and beverages.  read more

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Heavy Bag and LTR Savannah Loop 5k

I thought I only had time for a quick 30 minute heavy bag workout today, but due to a cancellation and some inspiration from a fellow trainer and friend, I headed out to the Lower Table Rock Savannah Loop for an awesome 5k run.  After all of the agility running I did on the steep, rocky, snowy, muddy, icy trails this winter, this was quite a change.....the loop is a gently rolling/mild incline and decline fairly well maintained trail.....not too much to trip you up.  My first mile was at a 7mph, 8:34 min/mile pace and the whole 5k was at a 6.8mph, 8:49 min/mile pace......no records being set, but it kicked my butt.

Heart Healthy Diet
For many years, the focus in preventing and treating heart disease has been lowering cholesterol and saturated fat; however heart disease is still the number one killer of both men and women in the U.S.   read more

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