Ever notice the rhythmic quality of our breathing? The inhale usually will match the exhale in length. This is not random. The heart beats in a perfectly metrical endless pattern (until it actually does end). Even though the intake of oxygen actually creates the heart’s activity, it is the rhythmic nature of the heart’s pulse… continue reading
Cardio
GO FIGURE
Or stay figure. The choice is merely ours. Good thing Christmas is only once a year.
TEENAGE WAISTLINE
It’s only Teenage Waistline. “But, where’d it go?” Well, as many people age, the amount of visceral fat that gradually collects in the abdomen, gradually expands the waistline. Visceral fat collects, in pockets, around the liver, kidneys, intestines, etc. “Why does it happen?” There are a number of causes to match the effect: 1. Lack… continue reading
HEARTS ON FIRE
An important aspect of helpful-heart-health is the cardiovascular experience. The heart is, actually, a simple mechanism that pumps blood through the body. The electrical stimulus of the heart itself, allows it to be on constant auto-pilot. This automation is, likely, the main reason that we neglect the health of the heart; we take it for… continue reading
BOY, YOU’RE GONNA CARRY THAT WEIGHT
A LONG TIME. Who or what is to blame for the decline in the fitness level of us humans? The higher cost of ‘natural’ produce and protein? AKA, big-interest groups wishing to control the world’s food-supply? Trans-fats? AKA, too many fries from Mickey D’s? Regardless, the conspiracy theories are more abundant than the actual facts…. continue reading