Today, more and more people are interested in alternative methods for fitness, outside of the traditional cardio and weight training. Functional workouts are a challenging and effective way to vary your workouts. So what are the benefits of functional training, obstacle courses and the like?
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Cellulite
Cellulite may be one of the most widely believed misconceptions when it comes to weight loss gimics and product sales. There is no difference in cellulite and fat found in other parts of the body.
Spot Reduction
Someone recently asked me if it there is any truth to spot reduction. For those who haven’t heard this term before, spot reduction involves performing exercises to target a specific part of the body in an attempt to lose weight in that particular area. Despite this popular misconception…
From the Pyramid to a Plate
The USDA recently replaced their food pyramid with a plate icon. The previous symbol, known as MyPyramid, has now become ChooseMyPlate. ChooseMyPlate is a way of depicting the recommended quantities and ratios of different food types for nutrition.
The Other Side of Training
About a month ago, I played in a charity softball game. My old high school hosted a game between the 1993 State Baseball Champs (that was us) and the 2010 State team. I expected to go out, beat up on the young guys for a bit, have some fun, and catch up with old friends. What I didn’t expect…