There’s one reason why I waited until after my tenth blog to discuss weight training—I think it’s one of the most overrated factors in staying healthy. I’m always surprised on how people think they’re going to lose weight if they do a ton of lifting at the gym. When I lift weights, I add more bulk to my body and…
I’m a big believer that cardio is more beneficial than lifting weights. There are many other advantages to cardio training, but all you have to do is search online or see the chart below to view how many calories are burned during cardio versus weight training. I have a friend who is around my same height but used to be…
As I mentioned before, getting the blood flowing throughout the body is one of the most important ways of keeping healthy and young. Once you start moving, new blood is being rushed to all areas to ensure proper rejuvenation. There are many ways to do it, but another way to improve circulation is by taking a warm bath, or even…
I know many of you drink coffee more for enjoyment than for the caffeine. As much as I enjoy the flavor, the main reason for me is to provide energy throughout the day. I believe caffeine is good in small amounts. You can find the benefits and side-effects of caffeine anywhere online, but what I will tell you and where…
I know there’s a lot of discussion on whether coffee or caffeine is healthy. Just like everything, there are good and bad sides in my opinion. Again, I’m not here to say definitively what’s right or wrong, I’m just stating how it affects me. The First Taste Of Coffee I didn’t drink coffee until my last year in college. Once…
It’s hard to determine which foods to eat and which ones to avoid. I have many guidelines when picking the right ones. I will share more in the future, but below is one of my biggest rules for eating. The Harder It Is To Clean, The More You Should Stay Away From It Have you ever washed dishes after…
One of the most beneficial ways I stay active is by stretching. This may sound like a very boring and non-beneficial way to stay in shape, but you may be missing out on one of the greatest rewards with the smallest amount of work. During high school, I remember our coaches in track practices and would always stress stretching before…
Today, I would like to discuss the last E in the three Es–exfoliating. I know this may sound very metrosexual to some men, but if you want a simple way to look younger, this will make a huge impact. I know many out there already do this, but there is a system that works best for me. I’m sure the…