The organs, tissues and cells in our bodies are made to withstand only so much damage before they begin to deteriorate. When we smoke, drink too much alcohol, fail to exercise on a regular basis and don’t sleep enough, we are not just doing things that cause us not to feel our best, we are actually doing damage to our bodies that we cannot necessarily see or feel right away.
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Play, and Prevent Chronic Disease?
Sports and exercise could help with the reduction and subsequent eradication of preventable chronic problems like obesity. If we would reverse our attitude about exercise and look at it as a life-saving, fun activity instead of a bothersome chore, we would keep our life expectancy numbers up, enjoy our modern conveniences, and still have the quality of life that we all want.
Professional Athletes are NOT Overpaid!
What value would you attach to talent? What price would you be willing to pay someone for their dedication? How about for your intensity and even plain old ability? Seriously…take a moment and think about this. Continue reading »
Kobe versus Jordan: NO COMPARISON!
A little over a year ago I wrote this, and I stand behind every word. Kobe Bryant is the best player in the NBA today, and a superstar in his own right. Michael Jordan is a legendary Hall of Famer, and still has the most popular athletic shoe brand after all these years. Ever wonder why people insist on comparing Kobe Bryant to Michael Jordan? Let’s explore why this is NOT something to do. Continue reading »
My “Extreme” Sport
Have you ever felt like commuting to work is more like an athletic event? Read this… Continue reading »