Recently, a friend posted this on Facebook: “I am curious. How many steps do you all take daily?” Frankly, I was a little intimidated by the replies: 15,000, 18,000, 23,000, etc. I comforted myself by assuming that only people who took many steps daily replied to that...
A common reason for not exercising is lack of time. However, to stay healthy, we need at least 30 minutes of exercise daily, assuming we exercise 5 days a week. I would love to spend half an hour exercising daily, but that is practically impossible because I have work...
Starting a new diet or an exercise program, we often wonder, “When will I see results?” Or “When will I lose 10, 20, or even 100 pounds?” “When will I see those toned arms or 6-pack abs?” “When will my blood pressure, blood...
What is quality of life? We often hear of “improved quality of life” in different contexts. For example, a job may promise an improved quality of life. Or a medication may be touted to improve your quality of life by treating a specific condition. Or you...
Earlier this year, I sustained an injury to my right shoulder from exercise. Twenty years of regular exercise, and this was the most significant injury I ever sustained. What could I have done differently to prevent this? Watching fitness enthusiasts, whether in...
“What is the secret to exercising regularly and consistently? I know exercise is good for me, and I feel great when I exercise regularly. However, I get tired and bored after a while. Day by day, I find myself drifting away from a life of regular physical activity....
