One of the things I’ve been accused of is doing more exercise so that I can eat more food: “Oh, you just do so much exercise just so you can eat more.” Although that’s really not the case, I do recognize … Continue reading
Category Archives: Fitness
Achieve Your Ideal Physique
“Three years from now, you’ll wish you had started three years sooner.” When it comes to our physical appearance, change doesn’t happen overnight.
However, if we dedicate ourselves to making a difference, our efforts can yield dramatic results. Continue reading
Weighing in on ARX
I was recently asked about ARX, the latest in what has been a long line of “revolutionary” fitness machines. My reply follows.ARX, short for adaptive resistance exercise, will work to some degree, if you work it, boring though it may … Continue reading
Nutrition and Recovery
It’s just like running out of gas When involved in physical activity, be it an active job, doing sport, recreation, or plain old yard work, the muscles use fuel at an accelerated rate as compared to when they are at … Continue reading
Strength VS. Technique
In strength training, we must use leverage to our best advantage or else we make the weight feel heavier than it really is. Continue reading
Lifting at the 2016 Sussex Powerlifting Championships
Dr. Graham’s account of his experiences lifting in the 2016 Sussex Powerlifting Championships. Continue reading
The H2O Performance Difference
When exercising heavily, especially when there is a strong cardio component to the exertions, much of our digestive functioning is depressed. Digestion and absorption are effectively put on hold so that the body’s physiology can best support the exercise being undertaken. Continue reading
Fitness Fried Egg : Hey, you gotta have a sense of humor
Read Dr. Graham discuss challenges, courage, and more. Learn how to crack your challenge eggs and see what’s inside. Then watch your concerns become toast. Continue reading
Training in “No Man’s Land” brings mediocre results, at best
Train like the pros and you will get the results the pros get. Train in the “no man’s land,” inefficiently and ineffectively, and you will be relegated to perpetual mediocrity in terms of performance results. Continue reading
The Difference Between 20 and 60 is Experience
With age can come experience, how much does this matter? What about enthusiasm and knowledge? How does all of this factor into a teacher’s ability to effectively teach or coach you? Continue reading
Importance of Biomechanics : 3 Factors to Physical Performance
Having realistic expectations helps reduce frustration and increase inspiration. Biomechanics is in short the mechanical physics of biological systems, and is a key factor to correctly assessing potential athletic performance and progress in fitness endeavors. Read on for Three Everyday Factors to Physical Performance. Continue reading
Persistent and Consistent
We all get excited now and then, motivated to make changes in our lives. Every once in a while, I get bitten by the exercise bug. Who doesn’t? Next thing you know, life intervenes. Read tips on how to stay fit and live your life. Continue reading
Go Easy On Me, It’s My First Time
Do you remember the first time you learned physical activities? What happens when you learn new skills? Is it worth the effort to learn something new? Read what Dr. Graham has to say about this. Continue reading
What is the secret to fitness?
Having trouble dealing with or overcoming the plateau effect? Check out these three strategies from Dr. Graham on turning your fitness training plateaus into progress. Continue reading
6 Facets of Fitness: KEY Talk live online event
Discover the 6 Facets of Fitness and unlock your athletic performance potential! Join Dr. Graham in this live online presentation followed by Q & A, and get your questions answered. Watch the replay anytime. Continue reading
Retreat TV: Women’s Goddess Week Webinar Replay
Missed the webinar about Women’s Goddess Week? Watch the replay here. Continue reading
Running On Fruit…Across The UK! : Fruit-Powered Athletes Are Unstoppable…
Grant Campbell, Director of Education at FoodnSport, will be taking on yet another long distance Ultramarathon – this time across the North of the UK in the 140 mile (225 km) Sea to Sea Ultra Race. Grant will be fueling himself entirely on a 100% 80/10/10 raw vegan program, as usual! Continue reading
Retreat TV: Health and Fitness Week Webinar Replay
Missed the webinar about Health and Fitness Week? Watch the replay here. Continue reading
Progress is Progress : 3 Tips to Deal with Training Plateaus
Having trouble dealing with or overcoming the plateau effect? Check out these three strategies from Dr. Graham on turning your fitness training plateaus into progress. Continue reading
Competing at the Southeast Classic Powerlifting Competition : 3/5/15, Dover, England
Read Dr. Graham’s entertaining account of his experience with this powerlifting competition and gather tips along the way. Includes video of his deadlift. Continue reading