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PUMPING IRONY: So Far, So Good
I spent the weekend putzing around the house and avoiding the gym, but I was on my feet too much,…
PUMPING IRONY: Scrabble, Anyone?
Forget everything I wrote yesterday about learning how to run all over again. I awoke this morning with a stiff…
PUMPING IRONY: The Antsy Gene
Motivation is a mysterious phenomenon. After a pretty sedentary week (a little commuter cycling, no lifting), this morning I climbed out of bed, unfolded my exercise/meditation mat and slid inexplicably back into my routine: a few sun salutations and other pretend yoga poses, some stretching, 30 push-ups, a little zazen.
Functional Wellness, Part 5: The Body-Mind Connection
Discover the truth about how your mind affects your body, how your body affects your brain, and what you can do to keep the whole brilliant system working to your advantage.
Sleep Deficit: The Hidden Debt That’s Hurting Us All
Next time you’re thinking of pulling an all-nighter to beat some looming deadline, consider this: Too little sleep can lead to increased stress levels, compromised metabolism, a suppressed immune system and a host of other health problems.
Fix-It Foods
Whether flushing toxins, preventing inflammation or boosting your immune system, certain foods prove particularly effective in repairing the body. Here’s a primer on some of the best edible healers around.
Gloomy Gripers
How to remedy the stress of being subjected to the negativity of a chronic complainer.
PUMPING IRONY: Running on Air
Been awhile, I guess. That doesn't mean I've been avoiding the gym, though. In fact, I've been falling in love…
PUMPING IRONY: Desperately Dodging Discipline?
I've been trapped in the gulag of budgeting and other brutal corporate pursuits for the past few weeks, so --…
Progressive Eaters, Unite!
America's food industry is in the midst of a dramatic culture shift that's challenging everything we've been taught about eating. Here's how to take advantage of this exciting new movement and eat more healthfully than ever before.
An Artful Activist: Majora Carter
Majora Carter left a promising artistic career to fight environmental injustice in the South Bronx.
Functional Wellness, Part 4: Real Healthcare Reform
Everyone's talking about universal coverage, single-payer plans, and other well-intended solutions to America's healthcare access dilemma, but we're missing the real question: What's the point of giving more people access to a system that is likely to make them sicker?
Good Earth
Soil is not just a neutral medium in which to grow food. The nutrient density of the food we eat is directly influenced by the quality of the soil in which it is grown.
PUMPING IRONY: A Real Good Stretch
Everyone who knows anything about fitness tells me that I need to do three things regularly to stay in shape: cardio, strength training and stretching.
PUMPING IRONY: Muscle Repair Shop
It's primary election day today, so I'm skipping the gym to go exercise my political franchise.
PUMPING IRONY: Exercise Church
Bicycling on the Ford Bridge this glorious morning, I spotted a lone rower (sculler?) resting on the perfectly calm river…
PUMPING IRONY: A Plan?
No intervals on Tuesday's stationary bike ride (you really have to be in a certain mood), but I did a…
“You” Time
Lack of solitude can lead to increased stress and undermined health. Here’s how to find some quality time—with yourself.
Functional Wellness, Part 3: Digestive Health
A well-functioning digestive system is the cornerstone of good health. Find out how the gut works, what makes it vulnerable — and what you can do to keep your own digestive tract in tiptop shape.
PUMPING IRONY: Energy Crisis
The buff guy last night (is he at the gym every night?!?) had a T-shirt with arrows pointing to his…
PUMPING IRONY: Awkward Mornings
One of the buffer guys at the gym on Monday was wearing a very tight T-shirt with this message: "An…