Asparagus is high in vitamin A, folic acid and dietary fiber, which are all thought to play a vital role in fighting cancer.

It also contains high le...

One of the most powerful things you can do, to dramatically lose weight and slow aging, is to play "The Long Game."

It's the way I teach my personal ...

Where we live, it's getting dark very early.

It's just that time of the year when there's less daylight.

The temperature is dropping too.

Perfect h...

Tired of going nowhere on the treadmill? Respectfully speaking, skip the long slow cardio if you want to build calorie-torching muscle.

As an added b...

You want to feel better, right? I get it—life's throwing you curveballs left and right, and somewhere along the way, you're supposed to be taking care...

A local health club advertised a $5 coupon inviting folks to an open house.

At this meeting, a "fitness expert" would reveal a secret "detox diet" th...

“It’s not about the cards you’re dealt, but how you play the hand.” — Randy Pausch

Successful folks know that taking responsibility is the key to bui...

You order a quarter chicken (mixed light and dark meat) with honey sauce and salt and pepper. It arrives in a paper bag with deep-fried potato wedges,...

Boss: "You're an hour late!"

Guy who is about to invent daylight saving time: "Haven't you heard?"

For most of us, the transition to daylight saving...

Most folks are majoring in the minors...

"Which workout is the best?"

"Should I take a dairy-based protein powder or beef protein or plant protein?"...

It was a brisk Halloween night. The October moon shone so full and bright that we didn’t need flashlights to find our way. Sharon and I were dressed u...

A client looked at his new training program and frowned.

“Squats again, Coach?” he asked.

I gave him a look that said, “There’s never an absolute an...

Let’s get real: life is not just a marathon. Oh no, that’d be too easy. Life’s more like a series of sprints… mixed with a boxing match, and let’s thr...

Ever feel like life is a game show where the host is constantly tossing distractions your way? And you’re standing there, juggling work, workouts, mea...

Why is it so hard to stick to good habits?

It seems to be remarkably easy to fall into unhealthy routines...

Eating junk food mindlessly. Watching...

Getting lean shouldn't be tough.

"Losing weight" seems to be the most common goal if you're an over-40 man or woman.

Digging a little deeper, the th...

It's been a long day, and your legs are tired from being on your feet for many hours. Maybe you’re coming home from the office, or perhaps you were ou...

Batch-prepare your meals on Sundays and Wednesdays to save time and ensure you have healthy options for the week. But don’t get me wrong—just because ...

Is adversity actually your friend?

I'm talking about a bump in the road. An obstacle. Could it be the first domino that ultimately leads to greater t...

If you’re ready to make a change, may I suggest you do these four things:

1. Practice mindful nutrition

Do the calculations to figure out how many c...

Alright, so let me tell you a story. I’m at the gym the other day, trying to get a workout in, you know, just minding my own business. And there’s thi...

Fear isn't just an emotional response—it’s a mental and physical barrier that can stop you from reaching your full potential, especially when it comes...

You remember that old-school medicine ball? You know, the one that’s been collecting dust in the corner of the gym like it’s from a high school PE cla...

Success in life, especially when it comes to staying healthy, isn't rocket science. You must win your day. Now, I didn’t just pull this out of thin ai...