by Dr. Gabe Mirkin | May 10, 2013 | Fitness
The only advantage to exercising while carrying weights is that you can get more exercise while moving slowly. To strengthen your heart, you have to exercise vigorously enough to increase your heart rate at least 20 beats a minute above resting. How fast your heart...
by Dr. Gabe Mirkin | May 10, 2013 | Fitness
If you think you would enjoy jogging or running, here’s how to get started. First, check with your doctor and get a good pair of running shoes. Start out by jogging slowly until your legs feel heavy or hurt or you feel tired. Then stop for the day, even if you...
by Dr. Gabe Mirkin | May 10, 2013 | Fitness
The only advantage to exercising while carrying weights is that you can get more exercise while moving slowly. To strengthen your heart, you have to exercise vigorously enough to increase your heart rate at least 20 beats a minute above resting. How fast your heart...
by Dr. Gabe Mirkin | May 10, 2013 | Nutrition
Should you avoid white potatoes and eat sweet potatoes instead? Both white potatoes and sweet potatoes contain a variety of nutrients. Here’s the comparison: 7-ounce white potato with skin: 220 calories, 5g protein, 51g carbs, 20mg calcium, 115mg phosphorus, 2.8mg...
by Dr. Gabe Mirkin | May 10, 2013 | Fitness
If you want to be able to do 100 push-ups in a row, do not try to do as many push-ups as possible every day. You’ll probably injure yourself and end up unable to do any push-ups at all. Training for competition requires an understanding of the stress-and-recover...
