Exercise & Fitness

Getting the machine (your body) started

In my previous post I talked of how we have this wonderful machine called the human body and we tend to abuse it. Whether you are an athlete, business owner, or a stay at home mother, you need to take measures to maintain the one and only body you are ever going to get. Part of your maintenance program needs to include some sort of exercise program or physical activity. What if you don't feel comfortable... [Read more]

Your Body the Machine. Changing Perspectives.

With the New Year upon us I thought I should throw my hat in the ring and chime in on weight loss as a New Year's resolution. I personally don't like the term or mindset of ‘weight loss.’ I prefer to think of it as one comprehensive plan of ‘maximum wellness.’ A strategy for peak performance for one of the greatest machines ever created (your body) with which weight loss is just one of many... [Read more]

The Right Stuff: An Interview with Tim McCrossen

Q. What do you get when you combine an experienced Chiropractic Physician, an Olympic Bobsledder, a 12-time NCAA Track All-American, and a cutting edge Fitness Trainer? You get Tim McCrossen, Healthy Alter Ego’s newest contributor. That’s right, I’m pleased to announce that to help us kick off the New Year with an even healthier start, Tim has joined the HAE team. Tim will share insights and... [Read more]

Once Morbidly Obese, Now Free Fitness Trainer

As many look to the New Year with renewed hopes of health and fitness, most of us haven't attempted to kick off the year by organizing a free 5k walk.  But then again, most of us haven't walked in the shoes of Anthony Reed. This formerly morbidly obese man, who once topped the scales at 591 pounds, is now a 220 pound certified fitness trainer offering his services free of charge to help change the... [Read more]

(14#) An Unpopular Superhero

Resistance training.  Those two simple words often send women running faster that the words “spring cleaning.” I also see some men beyond a certain age suddenly become allergic to the idea of picking up heavy things. Well folks, I’m here to tell you that good old fashion resistance training has received a face-lift and may look different than you remember but the heart of this age-old exercise... [Read more]

(#5) Oops…I tripped

Well I’ve done it now. The inevitable “bail out” occurred this week where I missed an important workout. And what was so important that I skipped a scheduled workout you may ask? The typical, just wanted to get more work done. Did it really change anything?  In regards to work, hell no, that “to do” list just keeps growing no matter how hard I work. So what’s the end result? Work is still... [Read more]