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Are You in the Fast Lane?

This is a guest post by Matthew Perry.
Hello again!
I am one of those “visual” people…meaning, if you are going to try to explain something to me you better bring a pen and paper or make sure that I already have some props stored in my memory bank. And no, drawing with your hands in [...]

Exercising in the Heat - Take Precautions!

The summer time is great for getting outdoors for exercise but it is also important for us to be aware of the temperatures outside. According to the NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) site:

How Heat Affects the Body Human
Human bodies dissipate heat by varying the rate and depth of blood circulation, by losing water [...]

Dean Karnazes - Ultimate Endurance and Ultramarathon Man

If you subscribe to any fitness magazines such as Runner’s World or read up on fitness news at all, then you have probably heard of the ultramarathon man, Dean Karnazes. Dean Karnazes is well known for his endurance to run for hundreds of miles. For example, here are a few of his accomplishments:

Ran [...]

Cardio or Fat Burning

This is a guest post by Matthew Perry.
When you do cardio are you a little confused by what program to do? Well, then you’re not alone. Below is a quick question that I get quite frequently.
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Hi Matthew,
I have a question for you and I hope you have the answer. I want to lose [...]

Big Breakfast Diet Helps Shed the Pounds

I always find it fascinating when new studies are released about a new way to eat in order to lose weight. For example, I came across this new study called the Big Breakfast Diet in which a group of obese individuals were split up into two case studies. One group was assigned to [...]