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The Walk That Ate Santa Monica

October 29, 2010

Want to eat your way through Santa Monica and burn more calories than you consume? You'll have to spend some time on the beach. If you're OK with that, here's an all-day culinary tour that leaves you with a serious calorie deficit.

Balance: Standing on one leg

October 25, 2010

You could slip, trip or otherwise sprain an ankle or end up on your butt later today. And off both feet for six to eight weeks. So take a minute to consider three minutes a day of Balance Training. One leg at a time. Just Press Play.

The Trek That Ate (Organic in) Nepal

October 22, 2010

I don't know about you, but my jaw doesn't actually drop all that often. When I got up to the ridge line, my jaw dropped. Every peak in sight is higher than 20,000 feet - a lot higher. You're miles away from these mountains - but your neck's craned up at a sharp angle so you can see the summits.

Balance: Standing on two feet

October 18, 2010

Seriously. You could slip, trip or otherwise sprain an ankle or end up on your butt later today. And off your feet for six to eight weeks. So take a minute to consider three minutes a day of Balance Training. Just Press Play.

The Walk That Ate Beijing

October 15, 2010

Could be an all-day 18-mile hike. Could be a 4-mile spin around the Forbidden City and Tiananmen Square. Could walk a mile inside the Farmers Market or through 4,000 cypress trees to get to Heaven. Whichever way you turn, this is a delicious way to see the sights while you burn way more calories than you consume.

Better Cheaper Stronger: Lateral Raises

October 11, 2010

We've been exercising your arm, shoulder and chest muscles. Now we'll strengthen your back with some Lateral Raises. No fancy weight machines. Just a resistance tube or a couple of small hand weights. I can tell you feel stronger just thinking about it.

The Walk That Ate Venice

October 8, 2010

A calorie-free taste of Venice that's a great orientation tour. 12 miles (20km), six hours. Burn 2,000+ calories. Eat well, but not too much. Some fruit at the Market. Great pastries, gelato; delicious cicchetti. Less than 1,500. Way to see Venice.

Better Cheaper Stronger: Shoulder Press

October 4, 2010

We've been strengthening your arm and chest muscles. Now we'll work on your shoulders with some Alternating Shoulder Presses. No bench, no barbell. Just a resistance tube or a couple of small hand weights. I can tell you feel stronger just thinking about it.

The Walk That Ate New York, Part 2

October 1, 2010

Wherever you are, you can make a great, all-day Exercising & Eating Extravaganza where you burn way more calories than you consume. Do it on a sunny day and get some free Vitamin D. If you're in New York, try my 6- or 14-mile trail.

Better Cheaper Stronger: Chest Press

September 27, 2010

We've worked on your biceps with the Curl; your triceps with the overhead extension. Now let's look at your chest. Here's a standing Chest Press for you. No bench, no barbell. Just a resistance tube or a couple of small hand weights. I can tell you feel stronger just thinking about it.