Archive for category Fitness

Alpha Warrior

On Saturday I completed the most enjoyable obstacle race I have done so far: Alpha Warrior. The second event in this new series which was just created this year was held in San Diego over Fathers’ Day weekend. Simply put, this was a great event. For someone like myself that wants to be challenged in […]

, , , , , , , ,

Leave a Comment

Graceful Seniors

One of my main goals in life is to age gracefully. I would like to be strong, agile, mobile and balanced throughout the course of my life. To be able to move my body in many different ways and have the ability to be active however I see fit. In essence, I want my senior […]

, , , , , , ,

Leave a Comment

In Case You Missed It: May 2013

Wow, another May in the books. In case you missed it, from truth, McDonalds and skin care to Zoobiquity, alternate realities and skeletons, here’s the complete list of daily posts from the last month here on Bare 5… Recapping A Post of Day in May 2013 Truth Is Water Salads = Diabetes? What’s Your McDonalds? […]

, , , , ,

Leave a Comment

Things Worth Sharing: May 2013

Here are the things that interested me last month, which I shared on the Bare 5 Facebook page during the month of May… The Exercise Equivalent of a Cheeseburger? All About Food Porn 21 Foods That Sound Healthy, But Are Not! 7 Characteristics Associated With Long Life (And How To Cultivate Them) Did Angelina Jolie […]

, , , , , , ,

Leave a Comment

Keeping Healthy While Traveling

Whether for business or pleasure, traveling can often throw a kink in most people’s health plans. It really shouldn’t buy it often does. I can’t count the number of clients over the years who have traveled somewhere, leaving with the best laid plans. A few days or weeks (or even months) later they return with […]

, , , , , ,

Leave a Comment

Journey Toward Supple Leopardness

Always pretty athletic and mobile, I’ve never given much thought to stretching, improving range of motion, mobilizing or stabilizing my body. The older I get the more apparent it becomes that it’s a good idea to stay ahead of the game and give this realm of body care some serious commitment. Inspired by a new […]

, , , , , , ,

Leave a Comment

Functional Fitness

In today’s world of health, fitness and exercise, one of the most trendy words is “functional.” What is functional exercise/fitness? In general it means doing activities in your workout that are considered transferable to regular life activities and situations. So, although anything can really fit into this realm, the more an exercise mimics an everyday […]

, , , , , , , , , , ,

Leave a Comment

Rocky Motivation

Like most thirty-something guys, Rocky is one of my favorite characters. Always overcoming odds and working hard, no matter the obstacles or challenge that lies ahead of him. Relentless pursuit of his goals amidst overwhelming odds. Going in one more round when you don’t think you can – that’s what makes all the difference in […]

, , , , , , , , ,

Leave a Comment

It Doesn’t Make Sense! Or Does It?…

“I don’t know why I’m so tired.” “I can’t figure out why I can’t lose weight.” “It’s strange, my back hurts for some reason.” “I’m working out all the time, why don’t I get stronger/faster/leaner?” “I’m having a hard time sleeping, I just don’t get it.” How many times have you or someone you know […]

, , , , , , ,

Leave a Comment

Progress, Not Perfection

One of the most important messages I can share with someone: getting healthier is about progress and not perfection. Perfection Although inspiring, this vague concept has plagued many a health quests. Instead of focusing on getting better and gaining health, people burn out or give up, having failed at capturing this unattainable, undefinable thing called […]

, , , , , , , ,

Leave a Comment

Follow

Get every new post delivered to your Inbox.

Join 137 other followers