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.
One fascinating aspect of gym behavior is the effort people make to avoid doing the work. Take the elliptical machine … please. It’s not only that people congratulate themselves on a workout less demanding than a gentle walk, but also how some people add gimmicks to make the session even more meaningless. In particular, I’m…
One distinctly Miami phenomenon is young men on vacation who rent high-end supercars for their party weekend. Many of these cars use adjustable exhaust systems that make them painfully loud, even at low speeds. These dudes cruise through busy pedestrian areas while revving their engines and making a terrible racket, frightening the children and annoying…
I recently reached the 10-year anniversary milestone at my job. On my special day, the highest compliment I received was not about the quality of my work, but rather what the department head said: “Keva, you look exactly the same as when you started.” Let me tell you, stopping time between age 40 and 50…
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…