I’m 65 years old, and while I’ve been able to avoid the worst of what’s often thought of as the “aging process” – something almost anyone can do by watching what you eat, sleep, train, exercise and live – the…
When I was still competing at an elite level in marathons and triathlons, we paid lip service to rest and recovery, but recovery looked like lying on the couch for hours on end with a gallon of ice cream on…
The scientific literature is replete with correlations between a person’s health status and various biomarkers, personal characteristics, and measurements. As we accumulate more and more data and develop increasingly sophisticated autonomous analytical tools, we will stumble upon new connections between…
Offering actionable advice makes my head spin. I love training tips that work, and they’re easy to apply to your program no matter what kind of race you’re preparing for. Last week, I was interviewed by John Sifferman for nearly…
Let me start by saying that this article is not for beginners. If you have less than two years of training, most of what is written below will not apply. As a newbie, you need to learn the proper techniques…
I’m not a fan of overeating. In fact, I think constant overeating is one of the most unhealthy things a person can do because it puts you in a constant state of energy overload. An overdose means you can’t process…
If you follow a fad diet, you have plenty of those. But can you stick to this deprivation diet for very long? If you do lose weight, will your weight stay the same when you go back to your usual…
Starting the journey to build muscle is a life-changing decision, a commitment to having greater strength, enhanced health and a transformed physique. But as with any substantial endeavor, it’s vital to build muscle in a healthy, sustainable way. In this…
In the rolling hills of Tuscany, on the sunny shores of Sicily, and in the bustling streets of Rome, an ancient culinary tradition weaves its way through the hearts and kitchens of Italians. The Mediterranean diet is a treasure trove…
Aside from the parts of your body that you often cover with bags, clutches, corsets, cushions (when you’re sitting) or oversized tops, what else do you know about belly fat? What do we know about body fat? Is it good…