Now including myself in the ranks of what we politely call an aging athlete, I must admit my surprise at becoming so accepting of the once dreaded bonk. To simply run out of gas during exercise can be irritating. Having such a deficit reach the level of a full-on bonk where the body performance falls…
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Living Up to Expectations: Reality Bites
Reality… what a concept. (Thank you, Mr. Williams.) COVID-19 has afforded us lots of opportunities to examine the reality of our world as seen through many eyes. We live in a diverse world and do not all see the same thing. Conformity to dogma does not produce resilience, only compliant followers. Participating in group-thought that…
Even More Life Lessons Learned from Cycling
A few years ago, I wrote about some Life lessons I had learned over the years through my participation in cycling. Bicycling can be just a fun form of recreation for the whole family. If you are so inclined, a cycling lifestyle can also lead you into explorations of physical performance, nutrition and even human…
Taking Our Workouts Back from Fitness Technology
If you have been exercising for the past few years, you likely know how fitness technology has expanded its presence and influence in our workouts. From wearable technology that can track our number of steps, to GPS that can map and track our movements on the globe, tech has really taken hold. While I too…
What is Real Food Really?
Eating real food describes consuming foods that can provide nutrition to the body. Not all commercially available foods can do this.