Tag Archives: Health

New Site Launch: Jacked Dad!

People are usually surprised when a father is involved in his child’s life. They’re shocked if he is fit, vibrant, and up for anything. Be it challenging yourself in the weightroom or the boardroom, being the best you can be … Continue reading

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The Ultimate Anti-Inflammatory Recovery Cocktail

I think I post some version of recovery drink at least once a year. Here’s my newest combination of goodies meant to make training harder and more frequently a lot easier on your body! I’ll start by making a heretical … Continue reading

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Greater Farmington Valley Fitness

I’d like to take a moment to tell you about a new opportunity to challenge yourself and to get in the best shape of your life!  If you’re a student at Gracie Farmington Valley, you probably already know that we’ve … Continue reading

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How to be a Half-Assed Vegetarian Part 2

If you’re like me, you’ve been asking yourself these questions a lot lately . . . Why am I feeling tired all the time? Getting sick easily? Having trouble recovering from my workouts?  Are the stresses of work, family, and … Continue reading

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How to Be a Half-Assed Vegetarian

Moo So I’ve been cycling off meat and dairy recently.  As a byproduct of last year’s experiment with the Slow Carb Diet by Timothy Ferriss, I found myself eating A LOT of meat.  I was stuck in a sort of cycle: grill some … Continue reading

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Top 5 Martial Arts Exercises for Seniors

Here’s another great guest post on martial arts and how they can benefit senior citizens.  Take a look and let us know what you think.  If you have some suggested exercises, please share them in the comments! __________________ Top 5 … Continue reading

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Benefits of Martial Arts for Seniors

Here’s a guest post I think you’ll like.  It’s from the writers of Assisted Living Today, an online resource regarding seniors and aging and covers a topic not commonly addressed on this blog: how martial arts can help seniors.  Have … Continue reading

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A Review of The Warrior Diet

Welcome to 2012!  With the new year comes new resolutions for many of us.  Many of which, of course, involve diet and exercise. ‘Tis the season for new gym memberships never used, failed fad diets, patches, pills, and other quick … Continue reading

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A Guide to “Eating” Healthy During the Holidays

Supplements ‘n Stuff It’s not likely many of you have included dietary or performance supplements on your Christmas lists.  Santa generally sticks with toys, I think, but you never know if he’ll make exceptions for dedicated athletes and martial artists. … Continue reading

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Density Day

Strength, endurance, power, flexibility.  These are some of the main components of fitness that we strive to improve every day.  Athletes at all levels may excel at some while struggling with others.  Most of us recognize the importance of fitness … Continue reading

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