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Circles of Influence
Each of us is first and foremost a citizen of the earth. And so on some level, our deepest responsibility (and privilege) lies in making ourselves of service—even in some small way—within this realm.
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…
PUMPING IRONY: A Conspiracy of Chemicals
I got back to the gym last night after a week away (sore back, summer cold, yada, yada…) and now…
PUMPING IRONY: Miracle Cure?
OK, this is weird. Against my better judgment, I shuffled my pathetic ancient body downstairs to the gym after work…
PUMPING IRONY: Back and Forth
Remember the scene in It’s a Wonderful Life when Jimmy Stewart’s sitting at Martini’s bar and prays for deliverance from…
PUMPING IRONY: Cramping Calves
I climbed on the treadmill last night and, after a five-minute walking warm-up, jogged a mile at a 4 mph…
PUMPING IRONY: Is It Too Much of a Good Thing?
Well, my shoulder’s no longer sore — now it’s my back that’s killing me.
PUMPING IRONY: Sore Shoulder
It’s a muggy day for a bicycle commute, even one that lasts only 15 minutes, and this morning it’s made…
PUMPING IRONY: A Decent Interval
I’m not going to pretend it hasn’t been awhile since I’ve posted (these things are dated, after all), but real work comes first and I’ve been catching up after a week’s vacation. (Yeah, I could’ve posted while on vacation . . . whatever.) It doesn’t mean, however, that I’ve been slacking off in the workout department.
Functional Wellness, Part 2: Hormones and Inflammation
Hormonal imbalances can lead to a host of serious health problems, including inflammation, high blood pressure, heart disease, obesity, cancer, dementia and more. Here’s how to get your body back in balance.
4 Quick and Healthy Family-Friendly Recipes from Ellie Krieger
In The Food You Crave, cookbook author Ellie Krieger offers quick, healthy and practical recipes for busy families.
All About RAGBRAI!
The annual ride across Iowa offers an exhilarating test of fitness and a large dose of Midwestern hospitality.