tag:typepad.com,2003:weblog-86672809962215179 2014-02-09T21:37:53-07:00 increase the Quality of Life through health, fitness, while living life with purpose TypePad tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a0133ec75f790970b01a73d73e18a970d 2014-02-09T21:37:53-07:00 2014-02-09T21:03:56-07:00

I watched the finale of the extreme weight loss reality show, “The Biggest Loser” a few days ago and although I don’t support the extreme methods used by the trainers, I was even more amazed at the negative reaction directed towards the winner. Rachael Fredrickson lost an incredible 155lbs of her original 260lbs and ended up 3lbs underweight for her height according to the BMI standards. When was the last time anyone only 3lbs overweight was subjected to this level criticism? Do we have a double standard, or do we just not know what a healthy weight looks like anymore?

Robert Armstrong tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a0133ec75f790970b01a3fc75ccf2970b 2014-01-19T14:30:56-07:00 2014-01-19T14:09:29-07:00

I’m having a little trouble finding motivation this year as I switch from off season maintenance training to hard core preparation for the upcoming cycling season. The problem is I don’t have a “BHAG”. Unlike last year, I don’t have the same kind of “fire-in-the-belly” kind of motivation. If you’ve ever been challenged to start, or recommit to your health goals, let me provide 4 simple tips to get your MOJO back.

Robert Armstrong tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a0133ec75f790970b019b03b05917970c 2013-12-26T10:21:13-07:00 2013-12-26T10:17:15-07:00

After enjoying a great family Christmas, I thought I’d share a few random thoughts on this Boxing Day that I often speak to when asked about health and fitness. Make health a life-long priority, fear is a great motivator, chew your food, sleep more, be a BMW not a Bugatti, and eat “pulled pork”…..just to mention a few.

Robert Armstrong tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a0133ec75f790970b019b030433d2970d 2013-12-15T10:56:43-07:00 2013-12-15T10:55:19-07:00

Maybe we get caught up in the sparkling lights, the pretty snow, the shopping frenzy and the fun of the holiday season. But, suddenly we find that managing our weight and sticking to our exercise programs easily slide down to the bottom of our priority list. Here’s 10 ways to avoid the holiday weight gain.

Robert Armstrong tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a0133ec75f790970b019aff7970fc970c 2013-09-19T10:41:07-07:00 2013-09-19T10:39:29-07:00

Are you like many North Americans and confused by the “experts” telling us what are healthy choices and what are not? I’m starting to see a disturbing trend of pseudo-science that’s distracting us from the real causes behind our unhealthy size, when in fact the answer is staring us in the face. Let me clear it up and make it simple.

Robert Armstrong tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a0133ec75f790970b0192aba55d09970d 2013-06-26T15:30:40-07:00 2013-06-26T15:29:39-07:00

On the same day I heard that James Gandolfini (Tony Soprano) died of a heart attack, at the age of 51, (in a large part of his own doing), that the American Medical Association voted on classifying obesity as a disease. Would this have changed Mr Gandolfini’s outcome; we’ll never know. I’m sure the AMA is well intentioned in making this decision, but by doing so have they introduced a boat load of unintended consequences?

Robert Armstrong tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a0133ec75f790970b0191032907e7970c 2013-06-09T21:22:42-07:00 2013-06-09T21:11:40-07:00

Back trouble is a health topic I’ve rarely talked about, but if you’re someone that has back pain you're reminded of the importance of good spinal health every waking moment. Learn as my resident guest blogger, Dr Les Davidson, describes the Seven Steps to Spinal Stabilization.

Robert Armstrong tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a0133ec75f790970b0191029b0752970c 2013-05-27T15:03:46-07:00 2013-05-27T15:03:22-07:00

A friend of mine is organizing the Gran Fondo Canmore being held on July 6th, 2013 in the beautiful Canadian Rockies asked if I would write a post about preparing for such an event. I hope this post contains some high level information that enhances your experience while keeping you safe.

Robert Armstrong tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a0133ec75f790970b017eeac509cc970d 2013-05-02T14:43:47-07:00 2013-05-02T14:43:25-07:00

There’s a plethora of information about the good and the bad food we put into our bodies, but you don’t read much about what comes out. I think you would be surprised by how much information can be gleaned from the urine that you produce each day. Learn what’s going on inside your body by monitoring what’s coming out.

Robert Armstrong tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a0133ec75f790970b017c37fdf846970b 2013-03-21T16:05:35-07:00 2013-03-21T16:02:45-07:00

Do you know what you’re really made of and why it’s important to your long term health? Do you know why BMI charts are often misleading? Learn how to monitor your body’s composition and bring yourself back to a healthy balance? It's time to recalibrate the image of the healthy body size.

Robert Armstrong