Dangerously Fit

Many of my clients have asked me for a basic routine to keep them in shape while away on business or holiday. This is a whole body exercise routine that can be done daily in less than 30 minutes and with no special equipment. Enjoy!

So, you’ve heard that trans fat is bad for you, and you have made it a point to purchase only foods that contain no trans fat. Perhaps you look for bold print on the front of a food package that exclaims “0 grams of trans fat per serving”. Maybe you even look at the nutrition label because you are an educated, health conscious shopper. But, even with your diligence, you may still be purchasing foods containing trans fat and not even know it! To explain why, lets explore a very brief history of trans fat, and then I’ll show you how to REALLY tell if you are purchasing trans fat free foods. Continue reading »

If you suffer from knee pain after running, you may have a common condition known as iliotibial band syndrome, also known as IT band syndrome, or runner’s knee. Here is a great stretch I do after every run to keep from experiencing knee pain.

If you need to purchase a foam roller, you can find a great selection of foam rollers here.

Hands down, one of the absolute best bodyweight exercises one can do is the pull up. A pull up done with proper technique works the latissimus dorsi, or “wings” to develop a strong, healthy, and powerful looking back. The pull up also provides benefits for many of the other muscles of the upper body including the biceps, the brachialis, the brachioradialis, rhomboids, lower trapezius and more. The grip strength developed as a result of training pull ups will increase strength, size, and appearance in the forearm muscles as well.

So, being such an awesome exercise, why don’t more people do it? Continue reading »