Fitness & weight

My latest workout playlist

January 13, 2011

After my flirtation with the exercise bike, I have returned in full force to the elliptical machine.  My "Thanksgiving Revolution" actually started October 1 this year, and I am going strong, averaging at least 5 days per week. Here is my current play list.  Feel free to contact me for the source of these songs.  [...]

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Thanksgiving resolution – year 4

November 1, 2009

Success!!  My resolution last year led to a year of exercise – The Thanksgiving Resolution – year 3. Last year I started on November 1.  In the past 12 months I exercised 194 days.  I believe my cardiovascular fitness is a B+ to A-.  What pleases me the most is that I had consistency. So [...]

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Will biking hurt my bones?

July 5, 2009

Is Bicycling Bad for Your Bones? This title made me pause. I am using the exercise bike 5-6 hours each week. Reading the article reassured me. In his study, the bone density of 32 male, competitive bike riders, most in their late 20s and early 30s, was compared to that of age-matched controls, men who [...]

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Expresso fitness – my exercise obsession

June 30, 2009

Back in November I made a commitment to improve my fitness. The Thanksgiving resolution – year 3. Fortunately, this year I have had no significant injuries and I have continued my resolution all year. April and May were a bit down due to excessive travel, but this month I have rebounded and probably have my [...]

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June Wikio rankings

June 4, 2009

I am proud to release the June Wikio rankings. Happily I remain in the top 10! Browse these, and try some new blogs. 1 Highlight HEALTH 2 Kevin, M.D. – Medical Weblog 3 The Carlat Psychiatry Blog 4 Diabetes Mine 5 GoozNews 6 John Goodman’s Health Policy Blog 7 DB’s Medical Rants 8 The Covert [...]

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Exercising really works

March 10, 2009

  Increased physical activity in middle age is eventually followed by a reduction in mortality to the same level as seen among men with constantly high physical activity. This reduction is comparable with that associated with smoking cessation. From Total mortality after changes in leisure time physical activity in 50 year old men: 35 year [...]

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Can you lose weight through exercise?

March 3, 2009

  I started my current exercise program on November 1 – The Thanksgiving resolution – year 3. I had a significant goal which I have just achieved.  I turn 60 on March 15 and I wanted to fit into the pants I was wearing when I turned 50.  10 pounds down and goal 1 achieved (I still have [...]

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Cut calories – any way works

February 27, 2009

  As I continue my weight loss (started November 1), I chose a simple plan.  I increased energy expenditure (exercise) and decreased energy intake.  This time I do not have a diet plan, rather I am trying to decrease my calorie intake modestly most days.  I still go out to eat with friends and colleagues, and [...]

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On exercising and music

February 10, 2009

  Back in November I posted my yearly Thanksgiving challenge.  Last year my challenge was going great until February, when I developed severe metatarsal pain.  My internist and I made a presumptive diagnosis of stress fracture – never obtained an Xray and treated conservatively.  Since a big part of my exercise program includes striding machines [...]

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The Thanksgiving resolution – year 3

November 28, 2008

  For the 3rd year I challenge you, the readers, to have a healthy month, starting with today, and finishing Jan 1.  Jan. 1 is too late for a resolution.  Do it today. This year, I actually started on November 1 – and have worked out 5-6 days each week this month.  I worked out [...]

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