Science anyone? Fitness anyone? Are you a fan of science AND fitness? Sometimes, for some of us, we want (or need) a little bit more. When most of think of science applied to fitness, we think of giving muscle samples post-workout, experimenting with nutrition programs, running on a treadmill with a facemask that gathers “VO2 […]
Science, Fitness, and Applied Behavior Analysis: A Prime Read More »
You will live another 55 years and die at age 86. I know that you are 31 years old. Bold prediction? It’s not. If I’m right, it’s a guess and coincidence. Odds are that you are a different age. And will not die at 86. Guessing when we will die. If we ever think about
Our Mortality Formula: Quantity of Life versus Quality of Life Read More »
I feel for Andrew Luck. I feel for the fans of Indianapolis that booed him as he walked off the field during his last preseason game. Not because they lost a star-quarterback, but because they didn’t see everything from Andrew’s eyes. If you consume any sports-related media, then you would have heard by now that
He left $500 Million on the table? The big takeaway from Andrew Luck’s sudden retirement Read More »
It’s the little things. Small steps, taken more than yesterday. Over time, a couple of months, that makes a big difference. This is not a ground-breaking case study, but IT IS in the sense that what my client and I did produce ground-breaking results. The short story is this… I had the opportunity to work
Case Study 5: Walking Works, Losing 17 pounds, and Reversing Prediabetes Read More »
Nobody’s perfect. But that’s not the point. Establishing a fitness routine is hard enough. What happens when the environment changes? When you are forced to reevaluate a couple things? Change your routine? Change parts of your lifestyle? Change when, where, and how you work out? Enter the challenge. The behavioral piece here is something called
Things break when you change your gym routine Read More »
You did it. You stepped into the workout jungle. You started CrossFit, joined a boot camp, or signed up for a HIIT class. Each day we might create our own WOD (workout of the day), look up one in an app, or steal one from the whiteboard. The workout landscape seems to be constantly evolving,
PRs, AMRAPS, Chippers…Oh My! 5 Workout Types and How to Track Them Read More »
(Editor’s Note: This article was co-written by BehaviorFit CEO Nick Green and Advisor Dr. Paulie “Gloves” Gavoni—this article was originally published for LWOS; link in Media section of BehaviorFit.com) From a scientific perspective, there remains a “missing link” in most fight camps. Data. Cold, hard, data. While the term data may sound “technical” or reserved
Data in MMA: Gaining the Advantage Over The Opposition Read More »
…okay, LOVE and HATE are strong words to describe standing desks, but that’s the general idea… Over the past 2 months, I’ve had the time to evaluate not one, but TWO standing desks that Ergotron sent me. (FULL DISCLOSURE: This is NOT a paid advertisement by Ergotron —-I’ve just enjoyed their products and customer service).
Ergotron Standing Desk Battle: 6 Things to Love and Hate About Their New WorkFit Desks Read More »
Mmm…Christmas cookies…they everywhere! And plentiful! I can’t get enough!!! ‘Tis the season for endless carbs, am I right?!?! Carbohydrates, carbs, sugary snacks, our “cheat” meal, who doesn’t like a sweet treat every once in a while? Carbs are not bad per se, they should just be used sparingly. This is nothing new. The holidays just
Carbs, Motivation, and Hunger: A Behavioral Twist Read More »
This past Monday (Nov. 12, 2018) was a big day for us nerdy researchers. The department of The Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (ODPHP) published the latest guidelines for physical activity for US adults! Anyone celebrating with a couple pushups?!?! Why is this a big deal? Because most guidelines come out every 10
New Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans: What You Need to Know Read More »
