Another day, another trophy. How many times throughout an athlete’s career does one take for granted the special accomplishment of receiving recognition in sports? A trophy, a medal or just a spot in a team’s starting lineup. Or at an even simpler level, learning a skill...
Think about the last time you saw a one-handed interception. Or a one-armed tackle to bring down a ball carrier. Every time outside linebacker Eric S. made any play as an Ohio high school athlete competing several years ago, that’s the way he did it. One-armed....
Whoever said there are no second chances in life never met Billy E. The 65-year-old Ohio resident has a new lease on his golf game after getting a new hip in November. On May 31, Billy showed how far he’s come since the surgery when he carded a hole-in-one...
When shopping for a stationery exercise bike there are two main styles to consider: Upright Bike or Recumbent Bike. The biggest factors to consider in determining which is right are your fitness level, back health and comfort needs. Both bikes provide an excellent source of...
Do you want to set up a workout room in your house, but don‘t know where to start? Many people build their rooms around one marquee piece, either a Home Gym or Functional Trainer. It’s important to know the difference between the two and choose the...
To the novice or uniformed, dumbbells and kettlebells may seem similar. They’re both used to gain strength and can help one improve their overall workout, but there are a lot of differences between using the two. Dumbbells are much more common and easier to use. They...
Treadmills are a longer established part of the fitness landscape than elliptical trainers, but they both have great, albeit varying, benefits for users. The biggest difference between the two is that you’re not physically connected to a treadmill. There is no pre-set motion to follow and...
When it comes to working out, staying motivated and sticking with your routine can be difficult at times. Over time, it becomes far too easy to start making up excuses to avoid your workout. If you have found yourself in a slump or if you...
If you are struggling with keeping your eating under control, you might want to consider exploring a diet program called Volumetrics. Unlike fad diets, Volumetrics doesn't involve following a crazy diet plan that no one could ever stick to for a long period of time....
[caption id="attachment_300" align="alignleft" width="150" caption="Looking respectable at the gym"][/caption] Looking physically respectable gets tougher and tougher as you get older. If you keep the same bad diet habits at 40 or older as you did at 25, or stop being very active, the loser will be your waist...