A common refrain directed toward those interested in losing weight is that ‘it’s as simple as balancing Calories In vs. Calories Out.’ On paper, this makes sense: Expend more energy than you consume, and your body will be in an energy deficit. Expend less energy than you consume, and your body will store the excess … Continue reading Calories In vs. Calories Out is bad advice for weight loss

One of my favorite game shows to watch when I was younger was The Price is Right. To determine who advances to the final round, three contestants spin ‘The Big Wheel,’ which contains 20 possible spots starting with 0.05 in 0.05 increments up to 1.00. The winner is the contestant who spins closest to 1.00 … Continue reading Showcase Showdown: Strategy for the ‘Big Wheel’ on The Price is Right

That was difficult to type, because in my mind, there is no such thing as a ‘bad’ or a ‘good’ exercise - it all depends on context.  Therefore I am hesitant to write that somewhat sensationalist title. With that said, I am a big advocate of knowing your goal, and training with that goal in … Continue reading Planks and Crunches are (almost always) a waste of time

A simple but effective plan for starting a strength training routine.    This plan is not the best strength training plan out there.  It’s not even one of the better plans out there.  It’s not meant to be the best, nor is it meant to be optimal for any particular person or group.  The beauty … Continue reading Simple Training Plan