So a friend of mine informed me her doctor told her not to go to her gym when it opened up again after the COVID pandemic. My friend froze her membership for 3 months. I understand why. There’s a lot of hysteria about whether gyms are safe and if you can get coronavirus from going […]
The Fitness Mirror: Worth The Price? 25 Things To Know
The fitness MIRROR is touted as a nearly invisible home gym. It’s an internet-connected mirror/computer that lets you work out with fitness instructors from your home. The device is connected to your wifi. In this review, I break things down to help you understand it better as well as show you a testimony from those […]
Flexibility: Link To Heart Disease/Heart Attacks?
Flexibility doesn’t get the attention it deserves. Most people in the gym focus only on aerobic exercise and/or resistance training. Research suggests this approach may be a mistake. Several studies have noted stretching is good for your arteries. This means there is a connection between flexibility and heart disease risk factors. More specifically, a lack […]
Can Shock Wave Therapy Cure Erectile Dysfunction (ED)? Everything You Need To Know
Shockwave therapy has been getting a lot attention as a possible cure for erectile dysfunction (ED). But, does it really work? Can ED really be reversed by using sound waves? Is it better than Viagra? And equally important – is it safe? In this review, I’ll cover research on the shockwave ED treatment. In addition, […]
Do NOT Get DEXA Scan Body Fat Testing
Body fat testing is a popular way to gauge the effectiveness of your exercise and nutrition program. While once relegated to hospitals for medical and research purposes, DEXA (DXA) scan body fat testing is now available to the general public -with no prescription required. I believe this is a mistake and I DO NOT recommend the […]
12 Great Podcasts You Should Be Listening To
UPdated July 11 2026. Podcasts are essentially internet radio shows. You can listen to them on your phone, iPad, TV, etc. Best yet, there are podcasts about everything! Any topic you are interested in, there’s a podcast. Here are my favorite health and wellness podcasts. After that, I will share a few others -that are […]
Can Type II Diabetes be Cured?
Update 8/14/20. I sometimes take heat from people when I say diabetes can be reversed and cured. For example, someone once left a comment on my post “Is There a Nature Cure for Diabetes.” He brought up a good point about the genetics of type II diabetes. He is right. There is a genetic link. […]
15 Gym Scams They Don’t Want You To Know About
Update 8/14/20. Let’s talk about scams that occur in fitness centers. I’ve seen too much and heard too many stories from too many people over the years to keep quiet any longer. Joining a gym is a great place to get in in shape and make friends. Most are staffed by knowledgeable people but are […]
Do Tight Hamstrings Cause Heart Disease?
Update 2/7/23. Is it possible that a simple fitness test you can do right now in your home might predict your risk of heart disease? That’s what some people are saying in light of an interesting study that was published a few years ago, and it even got some publicity on the Dr. Oz Show […]