Turkey and Pie: Calorie Management during Holiday Feasting

With the holidays approaching, people commonly go one of two ways with regards calorie management.  Folks might take the “I need to lose 20 pounds before Christmas” route. Or they say, “Screw it, I’ll start dieting in January.”  Like Rome, our bodies aren’t built in a day. Our habits over …

Pre-Game Workouts: Should You Exercise on Game Day?

Being a collegiate basketball coach for 12 years, I know the importance of in-season training for athletes and pre-game workouts. Players need to train throughout the season to maintain strength, agility, and stamina.  But this must be weighed against maintaining a level of freshness and health for the team prior …

Training in the Cold: Staying Fit When Temperatures Drop

As we head into winter in the Northern Hemisphere, many parts of the US and the rest of the world will begin to experience colder temperatures.  But just because the temperatures drop, you don’t have to move your workout into the gym. If you understand how to make the best …