written by john c ashworth NBC 15 news anchor Leigh Mills asked me a simple question following Friday’s fitness segment, “So how’s it going.?” It seems funny to even decide to write about it today, except that when she asked me I realized that it had been a little while since a closer friend or…
Read MoreLast Sunday, my wife Laura and I made a trip to Whole Foods to get supplies for our Sunday dinner. The original plan was to eat out. Our weekend had been full of soccer and a spring piano recital. As is so often the case, however, eating out seemed far less appealing than dining in…
Read MoreI know, I know…I should try and be a little more politically correct. I shouldn’t be so brash. I might offend someone… That’s just not me, though, especially when it comes to the fitness business, where EVERY day there is more to add to the list of ridiculous ideas about how to keep you motivated. …
Read MoreI probably don’t talk about this as much as I should. What I call ‘Back Control’ is one of the most important ingredients in an effective strength and conditioning program, and unfortunately, most people don’t have it. Why? Well, the usual reasons… Too much sitting and a not enough exercise, especially strength training. Your back…
Read MoreI’ve found that most people skip a good warm-up prior to their strength workouts. Yes, they might get on the treadmill and walk for 15 minutes, but very little time is spent actively engaging muscle in a way that will maximize power production during workouts. Why is This? Mostly I think the reason is that…
Read MoreI just got off the phone with the producer at NBC news this afternoon here in Madison, WI. Apparently, they cooked up an idea this morning at their production meeting and wanted to do a segment this afternoon about a recent study that discussed the ideal frequency of exercise for women. More on that in…
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