Category: fitness

  • Neurasthenia

    Neurasthenia is a psycho-pathological term first used by George Miller Beard in 1869 to denote a condition with symptoms of fatigue, anxiety, headache, neuralgia and depressed mood. Symptoms: The condition was explained as being a result of exhaustion of the central nervous system’s energy reserves, which Beard attributed to modern civilization. Wikipedia: Neurasthenia See also:…

  • Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR)

    Basal metabolic rate (BMR), and the closely related resting metabolic rate (RMR), is the amount of daily energy expended while at rest in a neutrally temperate environment, in the post-absorptive state (meaning that the digestive system is inactive, which requires about twelve hours of fasting in humans). The release of energy in this state is…

  • Framework by Nicholas A DiNubile

    Quotes from Dr. Nick’s Framework “Warmup increases the temperature within muscles and tendons as a result of enhanced blood flow and greater metabolic activity.” “Tai Chi promotes blood flow to tendons and synovial fluid into joint surfaces.” “You can pick an activity, and I can tell you what’s great about it, but also the risks…

  • Happy New Year!

    Even if you don’t think you need excuses, leverage the motivation of a New Year to make progress towards your goals. Even if you claim not to acknowledge New Year’s celebrations or think resolutions are malarky or don’t believe in a fresh start, I know you call tomorrow January 1st. If nothing else, use the…

  • Staying Healthy in Times of Frequent Travel

    Throughout December I’ve been relocated nearly a dozen times for 2 to 4 day periods, and it’s been very hard to maintain my aggressively balanced physical training routine. I often point out the difference between energy exertion and effort. At home, it’s comparably easy to fall into a healthy routine; this requires regular energy exertion…

  • Simplified Weight Loss Program for Lifeaholics

    Here it is, The Easiest Weight Loss Program You’ll Ever Find, with only one condition. This program is for lifeaholics, live hard play hards, energizers and die hards. The Easiest Weight Loss Program You’ll Ever Find: Simplified Weight Loss Program for Lifeaholics 1. Every morning, workout before you eat breakfast. 2.1. Get to work and…