This month, we answer a question submitted by a member of the TD Fitness community. S.M. asks, “Can we combat cortisol and stress induced belly fat? Is it irreversible?” The immediate effects of stress are positive, and in fact, aid in the body’s fight-or-flight response. Continued stress over a period of time however, causes the …
Barefoot Running and Minimalist Shoes
I recently had the opportunity to view a webinar given by Michol Dalcourt – educator, author, trainer, and an industry leader in the areas of human movement and performance training. Michol spoke on “Footwear and Function – Views Around Barefoot Training.” Given the explosion of barefoot running and minimalist shoes in recent years, interest in this …
Great Workout – It’s the Little Things
Whenever I travel, I find it hard to maintain the quality and intensity of workouts that I’m accustomed to at home. My most recent travel took me to a familiar place – Fayetteville, NC. Having spent seven of the last nine years there, I’m pretty familiar with the numerous workout facilities in the area. However, …
Word of the Day: Satiated
Pronounced: SAY she ate it. Being satiated means having a feeling of fullness or satisfaction when it comes to your appetite. Put another way, you’re not hungry anymore. (Not to be confused with gorging yourself or being completely stuffed after a Thanksgiving meal.) Why is this important? Simple. When you’re satiated, you don’t have the …
Cheating On Your Diet?
As much as I’d like to say that I never eat fast food and that I’m always strict with my intake, I have to be honest.