Too Much This; Too Little That. After sitting still all day, we are still somehow too tired to move. Our brains are built for the woods but we live in our ‘hoods.
Key to Health? There is No Key.
There is no key to health. There is no most important tire on your car. There are multiple keys to health and attention to all of them is the only way to give yourself the best chance at health.
Successes that Surprise You
What often gets you the most excited about fitness is when you find yourself doing something you didn’t set as a goal and weren’t sure was even possible. When you get fitter it happens broadly, making so many little things better that it is impossible to predict what they will be. We have our stated […]
All Exercise is Not Created Equal
This is fascinating. What’s the best type of exercise? The answer depends on your goals. If the focus is longevity, then a recent study presents some fascinating findings. There are significant differences in longevity based on the type of exercise you do.The total amount of time spent exercising is not as important as we think. […]
The Great Halloween Problem Solved!
I love this time of year. How could you not? Crisp fall air, changing leaves, and Halloween on the way. It’s the only time of year that it is acceptable to decorate with skulls and play heavy music! It’s so much fun. When I began my fitness career, I really struggled with Halloween. It is […]
Fly Funtensity Airlines
Exit row seats and emotional service animals gave me an idea for a new airline. On a recent flight, I had an exit row seat. You likely know what this means: the flight attendant will issue the usual statement that you must be willing and able to perform the duties required of an exit row […]
Sleep Like an Elephant; Look Like an Elephant
Elephants need only 3-4 hours of sleep a night, while mice sleep 14 hours. Humans are somewhere in the middle, but some of us push it and try to get by on “elephant sleep.” Funtensity is about optimal brain function now and brain fitness later. And sleep is an essential part of achieving that. The […]
Do You Worry Too Little?
Many people worry a lot, but do you worry too little? As it turns out, the “don’t worry, be happy” people tend to die earlier. Conscientious people live longer. In looking at a group of people that were followed for 80 years, this is the conclusion drawn from the data by Leslie Martin and Howard […]
Fungevity – It’s like longevity for your fun
What’s your Fungevity? “Wait, what is fungevity?” While we were both speaking at an event, I had a conversation with Tony Horton – creator of P90X – and without realizing it, he dropped a bombshell on me. We were discussing the common reasons people say they exercise. One of which is to live longer – […]