Exercise & Fitness

Want a Better Body? Get Jiggy With It!

While researchers debate whether it’s more of a physical or emotional reason, it’s clear that workout routines benefit from the addition of music. Both fit and unfit people tend to show greater endurance and better workout performance when they yell “Gimme a beat.”  Well, the yelling part may not have been part of the official research, but we’re still in favor. According to an article... [Read more]

Effects of A Low Impact Exercise on Bone Density

(The following is an excerpt from an Ask Dr. Huber segment that we felt applied to many of our readers that participate in low-impact exercise. The specific question addressed bone density for women cyclists.) Low impact sports, such as cycling, have been shown in studies to be at risk for loss of bone density for several reasons. First of all we (I too love cycling) strive to keep our cadence... [Read more]

Exercise Roadblocks

We all know that exercise is good for us and that we should probably be doing more of it than we are currently doing. I won't bore you with all of the reasons that you should exercise. You already know many of them. What I'd like to do is to help you to overcome some of the roadblocks that you may currently have that may be keeping you from developing and maintaining an exercise program.   Galileo... [Read more]

Exercise is Not an Option…It’s a Requirement

Let’s get sweaty. Let’s get fired up and look at what your daily run, jog, bike, swim, or lift is doing for you. If you don’t have a daily sweat habit then maybe this article is targeted just for you. Too many people have the notion that exercise just burns calories. That’s like saying a Ferrari is basic transportation. So let’s explore the multiple benefits of exercise. First of all exercise... [Read more]

Super Moves & Super Foods for Better Sex

Sex can be a great stress reliever. The physical and emotional release, the bonding, and the release of endorphins.....ahhh. The catch-22, of course, is that stress can actually prevent us from being ‘in the mood.' With the libido-dampening effects of excessive stress, sex sometimes goes by the wayside. Two simple additions to your routine can help; exercise and eating the right ‘stimulating' foods. Barry... [Read more]

Weigh Less During the Holidays

I hate premature holiday eruptions and will usually scoff at Christmas songs played before Thanksgiving, so I understand if the very mention of the “Holiday Season” sparks the ire of some of you.  But get over it and listen up, this is important.  How would like to go through this holiday season eating all the goodies and going to all the Christmas parties and special dinners enjoying your pies... [Read more]