Cardio exercise complements weight training and is an important part of overall fitness and health. Read how gyms and members squander chances to boost their heart health.
I never thought my condominium’s gym committee would be such a source of controversy. Nevertheless, when residents ask for new equipment, we must either recommend the purchase to the board of directors, or reject the request. I’m proud of the way I’ve pushed through good suggestions — and also held the line. For example, I…
Although I’ve been accused of romanticizing the lifestyles of indigenous peoples, my dream remains to wake up every day at dawn and to tuck myself in at dusk. For now though, I face the very ordinary challenge of balancing a job and family with my health; or more precisely, minimizing the way personal obligations interfere…
I was invited to serve on my condominium’s Gym Committee after a surprisingly rigorous selection process. The building’s management sent an email to all 500 unit owners explaining that the condo board planned to renovate the condo gym. Anyone interested in being part of the decision-making process for equipment purchases and layout was welcome to…
At work, when my department holds its weekly Zoom team meeting, the format is for each person to share two things: something that made him or her smile, and then a work update. Last week we held the meeting in person over a holiday lunch. We joked that as we all cruise into middle age,…
After reading about the dangers of excess iron, I have added twice-per-year blood donations to my health regimen. Men need a way to dump iron for heart health, and consistent blood donation is the easiest way. Bloodletting as an actual health strategy tells you a lot about how our ancestors used to live. They spilled…