My naturally in-shape ex-wife, Lisa, is allergic to working out. “Running gives me a headache,” she used to tell me. What about the endorphin release, Lisa? “That doesn’t work for me.” Ha. Love it. She’s gifted. We are different beings, and we respond very differently to training. Stephanie, our know-it-all editor and my partner at Kaplifestyle, illuminates some of her … [Read more...]
Treadmills
I generally dislike training on a treadmill. I can’t think of a reason I’d rather sprint indoors over being in the open air under the stars or sun. That said, we stress flexibility around here. From time to time, we get forced indoors. When we have no choice, the belt provides ample opportunity to build speed and power and burn fat. This morning, I woke up to some much … [Read more...]
Smith Machines
We mused on squats yesterday. Inevitably when we broach the subject, Smith machines weasel their way into the conversation. They’re not without their virtues, but be mindful; they’re slippery suckers. As a moppet of 13, I attended a fitness center in the San Fernando Valley called “Nautilus.” The place was jam packed with state of the art (for the 1989) equipment. Keiser air … [Read more...]
Core Strength Moves
You don’t need fancy exercises to build core strength. If your desire is to inspire the muscles around your spine and midsection to fire, squat. A Kaplifestyle reader reached out to me to ask about a good core routine for beginners. Waltz into any fitness center and you’ll find folks twisting with cables, doing various forms of crunches with medicine balls, leg lifts and … [Read more...]
Long Journeys – Weight Loss
We don’t have to stand in another’s shoes to provide insight. Being equipped to relate through personal experience isn’t a prerequisite to offer counsel or guidance. Rather, assisting in another's human development is about interest and care. A few days back, I received this message from a Dallas-based reader: I seek your opinion on my particular situation. I understand … [Read more...]
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