Why bother? A fair question we ask when life has a pattern of seemingly beating us down when we try. New view of depression & what to do about it.
Stext me, baby
We text a lot and sit too much. The fix? Stand up and text = “Stext.” Do it now with someone you love.
Hug a Trainer Day
Hug a trainer. Really. Go find one, even if you don’t currently use one. Show your strength and some love. I know we can be an intimidating bunch, but it doesn’t have to be that way, and that’s not how most trainers want to be perceived. One of the great joys of my fitness career […]
Twenty-Nineteen. Feel 18.
Have more physical fun in the coming year. Get your heart rate up while you lift your spirits up. A panel at the Future of Aging conference has said making play possible throughout the life course could play a “vital role” in alleviating detriment to physical and mental health in the aged. Janet Morrison, CEO […]
Change is Hard Unless It is Easy
The “facts” of fitness aren’t hard to figure out. The “how” is relatively easy to access. It’s available in countless books, websites, and apps. But it’s long, hard, and boring. So a lot of people struggle. The perception that to get in shape, you have to give up everything that tastes good and is fun, […]
The Secret to Getting in Shape? You can’t
“I need to get in shape.” Good. I’ve got the secret for you. Stop trying. You can’t “get in shape.” Because you don’t care about getting in shape. To help you care, you don’t need an answer, but rather a question – or three. What does “get in shape” look like and feel like to […]
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 […]
Brain-jacking
Taste has by far the most direct connection to your body’s reward system. It is hardwired to brain cells that respond to pleasure and prompts the strongest emotional response. Funtensity is about using our ever-growing understanding of the brain to live lives where what we enjoy is also what is good for us and what […]
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 […]