“Body by Bullshit”
Curious about what it’s like to follow Timothy Ferriss’ “4-Hour Body” program? Wonder no more! You can experience it through the eyes of Chris, Colleen, Ezra and Alex of “Read it and Weep,” as they struggle to follow “the rules” for an entire month. Their 4-Hour Body experience is chronicled at “Body by Bullshit,” and it’s certainly good for a giggle or three. Best...
Exercise Gimmicks – Vol. 6: The GymyGym
It’s been a while since I profiled a goofy fitness gimmick… but after taking a gander at the “GymyGym,” I figured it was high time to make up for the lapse. So what’s a GymyGym? It’s billed as “The World’s First Ergonomic Exercise Chair.” Now, I don’t have an issue with the “ergonomic” part – as someone who sits for long hours in front of my computer, I can...
Strength Training is for Everyone
The LA Times explains why: A growing body of research shows that working out with weights has health benefits beyond simply bulking up one’s muscles and strengthening bones. Studies are finding that more lean muscle mass may allow kidney dialysis patients to live longer, give older people better cognitive function, reduce depression, boost good cholesterol, lessen the swelling and discomfort of lymphedema after breast cancer and...
This Is a Real Thing in the Real World
The “Suicide Stack” at the Heart & Soul Cafe. What’s that, you ask? It’s a $49, 25-pound behemoth with 13 layers of biscuit, chicken fried steak, green pork chili, scrambled eggs with cheese, chicken fried ham steak, gravy with pinto beans, hash browns, jalapeño cheese sauce, more scrambled eggs with cheese, buttermilk fried chicken, country pork gravy, another layer of biscuits, and deep-fried stuffed...
Using Apps to Build a Better Body
I’ll be honest: I’m not a big social-media enthusiast. Nor do I own an iPhone, Blackberry, or any other pocket digital device. But that’s me… plenty of others can get some inspiration from this NYT article by Owen Thomas, which details how he used his apps and social networks to lose a whopping 63 pounds. For 315 days straight, I logged into a Web site or popped out my phone and confessed what I ate, how much...
The 10:23 Challenge
The 10:23 Challenge took place on Feb. 5 – 6. What’s the Challenge all about? The 10:23 Challenge was a follow-up to the ‘overdose’ demonstration staged by the 10:23 Campaign in 2010. Protestors from over 23 cities, across more than 10 countries, gathered to take megadoses of homeopathic remedies and make the simple statement: Homeopathy – There’s Nothing In It. The Challenge culminated on February...
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