One of the tenets of TD Fitness is education. Along with training and giving back, we seek to educate you and others on health, fitness, and nutrition. There are so many terms that are frequently used in health and fitness talk, one of these terms being “antioxidants.” So, with this post my goal is that …
Three Lessons From My Race That Can Help You
Last weekend, I completed my first 70.3 Half Ironman – a triathlon that incorporates a 1.2 mile swim, 56 mile bike ride, and a 13.1 mile half-marathon run. In my case, the run was actually more of a walk, but the day served as milestone in my training, and it was the first time …
Considering Adding More Plants to Your Diet?
Where’s the Beef? (Yes, I’m totally dating myself with that Wendy’s commercial reference from the 80s!) Not too long ago, my wife and I were enjoying dinner with our 2-year old and we realized something. We hadn’t been consuming much meat at all lately. The strange thing was that we hadn’t intended to avoid meat. …
It’s All About Sleep
Spring has “sprung” forward and I’m still not sure I’ve recovered from losing that single hour of sleep. This seems to be a trend as the demands of life force me to prioritize time and efforts…sleep becomes the area where I often have to sacrifice. But is this healthy? Of course the answer is ‘no,’ …
The Buzz Around Alcohol and Fitness
Most health professionals will tell you that alcohol, particularly consumed in excess, is bad for your health…and they’re right. Excess alcohol does not promote health, and even the widely accepted belief that one drink per day is beneficial, has been debated in recent research. To date, however, a majority of the research still shows that …