So much of our current definition of sports, competition, and even the study of exercise science have roots in ancient Greece. Games of archery, discus, javelin, and combat were contested amongst warriors and hunters to test their skills against one another, and even to decide positioning on the battlefield and in the hunt. Elders, philosophers,…
OK. Let’s get personal here. I’d like to share five of my favorite stories of perseverance and endurance. These stories inspire me every time I see them and remind me to push myself for reasons greater than my own benefit. They include stories of athletic competition and greatness for sure, but also lessons about the knowledge…
We’re friends, right? I’d like to create a judgement-free zone here. I must confess something. Ok, great, deep breath, here goes: I am a nutritionist and I love sugar. I’m well aware of the dangers, as I’m sure you are, of excessive sugar consumption. For quite some time, nutritionists, medical experts and publications (including this…