Strength training benefits for older adults. Today I sit down with Jim Gallagher, an exercise physiologist and owner of Strength For Life in Springfield PA. We discuss the benefits of resistance training for older adults as well as personal training and our thoughts on the fitness industry and changes we’d like to see moving forward. […]

Recently, President Joe Biden tripped and fell while walking up the steps to Air Force One. How could this have been prevented? What exercises should he be doing? In this episode, I share my thoughts which may help you too if you struggle with balance and loss of muscle strength. This is episode 89 of […]

The new Dietary Guidelines for Americans are out. In this episode, I discuss the 2020-2025 dietary guidelines and what they mean for you. Which diets are have been officially endorsed by the US government as being healthy? You may be surprised. Why are Americans the most medicated nation on earth? This is episode 86 of […]

Today I interview Jessica Lewis who is bringing Tai Chi to US veterans. It’s a free benefit in conjunction with the Veterans Administration that any former member of the US military can take advantage of. We discuss the benefits of tai chi and how to sign up to this great program.  This is episode 84 […]

Amy has run marathons and ultramarathons but her prior exercise didn’t protect her from getting rhabdomyolysis. In this interview, Amy describes the events that caused her 3 bouts with rhabdomyolysis. In addition, we also discuss what happened when she was in the hospital, post rhabdo depression, support groups, and a possible dietary link to rhabdo. […]

Jen Domsic is a massage therapist and fitness coach in NJ who has been involved with several network marketing companies over the years. In this episode, Jen tells about her experiences – the good and not so good – to help you figure out of multi-level marketing is right for you. Jen does not hold […]

Brian Lange has an MS in sports psychology and is the former strength coach of the Philadelphia 76ers basketball team. In this week’s episode, we discuss exercise health benefits. Along the way, we talk about fitness certification and what to watch out for when hiring an online personal trainer from social media. We also talk […]

Natural fitness competitor, Amy Powell, discusses how she recovered from COVID-19 infection. She talks about how she got COVID-19, her nutrition, supplements she used, and her gym workouts. This interview will be educational to athletes and others who become infected and trying to figure out how to return safely to working out again. This is […]

Personal Training life lessons that the fitness textbooks don’t tell you. In this episode, I discuss many things fitness trainers are not taught in their fitness certifications. Many of these things are learned the hard way – after they happen. Among the things we’ll discuss will include what gym managers REALLY look for when they […]