This is my second week working with The Rainman, who has a local Memphis sports talk radio show (weekdays 2-3 pm on WHBQ AM 560) and also a syndicated radio show where he picks the winners of college and pro sports contests. The Rainman wants to lose weight, get fit, and stop the downslide of [...]
Last week I played in a benefit golf tournament for the Page Robbins Adult Day Care Center with some guys (Jerry, Ken and Doug) from my Leadership Germantown Class. We only see each other once or twice a year, usually for some charity golf event at which our goal is always to not be last [...]
We keep hearing the stories – Memphis is one of the fattest cities in the country. We know we need to begin healthier habits, but don’t know where or how to start. So what do you do? Make little changes. Even personal trainers are not born with all healthy habits. Here are some small, easy-to-do [...]
Well, Memphians, we did it again. Made another “worst” list. This time it is the American Fitness Index ranking of the 50 largest American cities by fitness level, compiled by the American College of Sports Medicine (of which I happen to be a member). Memphis was 48th on this list, worse than the 37th we [...]
There have been some discussions lately about the City of Memphis budget, and how some cuts are necessary. Among the cuts being considered are closing the three 9-hole golf courses the City owns and operates – Overton, Riverside, and Whitehaven. I have read the letters to the editor in the Commercial Appeal, many of which [...]
Bearing in mind that most deaths and diseases are caused by the lifestyle choices that we make everyday, here is my take on the key habits you need to maintain health: 1. Get enough Rest and Relaxation. Americans are chronically sleep-deprived and famously workaholic. Lack of adequate sleep raises the risk of heart disease, depression, [...]
How old will you live to be? According to the 2003 National Vital Statistics Reports, overall life expectancy was 77.54 years. While there are numerous factors that contribute to an individual’s life expectancy, making some simple changes can make a big improvement. Here are some healthy habits (from US News & World Report) that can [...]
