Exercising in a gym might seem on its surface to be a bit simple and mundane. You pick up a barbell or dumbbell, and you either push it or pull it, right? Not very interesting. But in fact, there is much to be learned in the gym, not just about exercise and your body, but […]
I wish I could take credit for this saying, but actually it is my all-time favorite Bible quote. I like it so much I’ve considered having it tattooed on my inner arm as a constant reminder to place my trust where it belongs. I will give a couple of examples of how this advice has […]
It happens to me all the time and I find it quite amusing. I’ll meet someone new at a cocktail party, they find out that I am a finance professional, and, invariably, they try to impress me with their stock picking prowess. It usually goes something like this: “Yeah, I bought an oil sands stock […]
No, I’m not referring to Lady Gaga wearing another kooky outfit, although she certainly does that often enough. I’m talking about Lady Gaga making another hugely insightful observation about life. I was watching the album release show for her new ARTPOP CD, and she was being interviewed by Ryan Seacrest. Seacrest, as you’re probably already […]
In the introduction to the Diet & Exercise section of my website I observe that while Type As are often avid exercisers, which is great, they also tend to fall into certain exercise-related traps. One is that they sometimes neglect to have a current goal for their fitness efforts, and without this their exercise eventually […]
The Two Simple Keys to Amazing Abs
Most people would love to have a flat stomach and lean, muscular abs. For men, it accentuates the breadth of your shoulders and arms. For women, it makes you more curvy and sexy. And for both men and women, it is a symbol of youth, health, strength, and discipline. No wonder all of those ads […]
Let’s start with the most fundamental question first: what is a mutual fund? A mutual fund is a type of investment that is made up of a pool of funds collected from many investors for the purpose of investing in securities such as stocks, bonds, and other assets. One of the main advantages of a […]
I am asked this question all the time: “Should I use free weights or machines in the gym?” Well, there is good reason why gyms have such large free weight areas, which consist of barbells, dumbbells, and weight benches, and a significant number of weight machines—both methods are useful for gaining muscle tone and strength. […]
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