Don’t Believe the Hype – 10 Persistent Cancer Myths Debunked

Don’t Believe the Hype – 10 Persistent Cancer Myths Debunked
Google ‘cancer’ and you’ll be faced with millions of web pages. And the number of YouTube videos you find if you look up ‘cancer cure’ is similarly vast.
The problem is that much of the information out there is at best inaccurate, or at worst dangerously misleading. There are plenty of evidence-based, easy to understand pages about cancer, but there are just as many, if not more, pages spreading myths.  read more

TOPFIT Daily Activities --- Chinups and Pullups
I kind of took it easy today, but I still made time for a workout of weighted chinups, susp. pullups, susp. rear delt flyes, bodyweight pullups, and hanging scapular depression/retraction.

~Feelin' Alive!~

Here's Proof That Exercise Changes Everything

Here's Proof That Exercise Changes Everything
While most of us are probably aware of the powerful benefits of regular exercise, we're clearly not all convinced: Just about 20 percent of American adults over the age of 18 meet the government's recommended guidelines when it comes to physical activity, according to a CDC report.  read more

TOPFIT Daily Activities --- Bench Press
After working in the morning and spending a few tiring hours with grandkids in the afternoon, I made time in the evening for a workout of BB bench presses, DB bench presses, DB flyes, and decline pushups.

~Feelin' Alive!~

Not Enough Sleep Ups Obesity Risk In Young Children

Not Enough Sleep Ups Obesity Risk In Young Children
Infants and young children who regularly get insufficient sleep may face a greater risk of obesity by age 7, according to a new study in the journal Pediatrics.  read more

TOPFIT Daily Activities --- Lower Table Rock Hike
After finishing the day's sessions, I made time for a somewhat relaxing hike on Lower Table Rock.  There were surprisingly few people up there too, which made it all the more relaxing.

~Feelin' Alive!~

High Cholesterol May Delay Parenthood

High Cholesterol May Delay Parenthood
Couples with high cholesterol levels may have to wait longer to become parents, a new study finds.
When both the prospective mom and dad had high cholesterol levels, it took longer to conceive compared to those with lower cholesterol levels. The study also found the highest cholesterol levels among the couples who didn't achieve pregnancy during the year-long study.  read more

TOPFIT Daily Activities --- Upper Table Rock Run
In between a day filled with business and personal chores and errands, I made time for a fun run on Upper Table Rock.
So far, the week has been a bit light on heavy lifting, but hopefully I'll get to that in the next few days.

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~Feelin' Alive!~

Health Benefits of Exercise

Health Benefits of Exercise
Check out this infographic to learn about the wide range of health benefits you get from participating in regular physical activity:

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TOPFIT Daily Activities --- Heavy Bag and A Lot of Yard Work.....plus a clean car
I wasn't going to do a workout today since I had planned to do a bunch of yard work and wash my car, but I still had some energy left over so I spent 30 mins on the heavy bag.

~Feelin' Alive!~

Does Non-Celiac Gluten Intolerance Actually Exist?

Does Non-Celiac Gluten Intolerance Actually Exist?
Individuals with Celiac disease are intolerant to gluten. However, cutting out dietary gluten is also suggested to many suffering from inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), which is often associated with Ulcerative Colitis and Crohn’s disease. On top of that, many self diagnose themselves with gluten intolerance and claim a wide range of health benefits to a gluten-free diet. A recent study has shown that for those with non-Celiac gluten sensitivity (NCGS), the gluten itself might not be to blame for GI troubles. The study comes Peter Gibson of Monash University and the results were published in the journal Gastroenterology.  read more

TOPFIT Daily Activities --- Heavy Bag and a Lower Table Rock Run
I got my day off to an early start with a 30 min heavy bag workout before my first session, and later I headed out to Lower Table Rock for a good run.

~Feelin' Alive!~

A Slacker’s Guide to Losing Weight Without Trying

A Slacker’s Guide to Losing Weight Without Trying
If the idea of counting calories or following a strict diet just makes you want to reach for a candy bar, then you'll love these expert-approved ways to drop pounds.
Meticulous meal planning. Counting every calorie you consume. Spending an entire weekend cooking healthy meals for the following week. Finding even more time to exercise. Sure, these weight-loss strategies work, but they can be awfully time consuming. Enter our slacker’s guide to weight loss. The following 16 no-effort tweaks can be applied to your current routine instantly.  read more

TOPFIT says: Instead of playing video games to distract yourself from thinking about food, do something active like going for a walk, or some other form of exercise.  Sedentary "activities" seem rather counter-productive to me.

TOPFIT Daily Activities --- Upper Table Rock Run and Deadlifts
I picked up the volume and intensity a bit today and spent some time running on Upper Table Rock, followed by about 30 mins of standard and sumo deadlifts.

~Feelin' Alive!~