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  • Commander's Fit Tip: Going "low-carb" not the answer for losing weight

    Apparently last issue's expose on "glycemic index" caused quite a stir, so rather than move on, let's dig a little deeper on the topic and look at how the "type" and source of your calories matter. Just as a quick review, dieticians and nutritionists have developed a way to characterize how quickly

  • Commander's Fit Tip: Carb junkies unite! Understanding what you eat

    I bet I've heard this a thousand times! "I spend all this time in the gym, and I just can't seem to lose any more weight!" We've explored lots of reasons for this, however one of the lesser known characteristics of our programs involves our body's natural reaction to the types of food we eat.

  • Commander's Fit Tip: Motivation: keep your eyes on the prize and get results

    For most people, sustaining a challenging workout regimen can present some challenges over the long term. Many of us have suffered from the "morning achies," felt like the effort just "isn't worth it" or otherwise had a hard time just getting to the gym. It happens. But armed with a little data and

  • Commander's Fit Tip: It's time to do a little leg work

    Now that we've fixed our tight hamstrings, let's take on the rest of the legs. Fortunately, the quads, shins, and calves don't seem to tighten up like the hams, so these areas usually represent more of a maintenance challenge than a campaign to restore lost flexibility. A few easy moves and you can

  • Commander's Fit Tip: It's a stretch: More tips for preventing major injuries

    As we explored in the last message, flexibility is a key part of our overall fitness. Most workout routines actually reduce our flexibility over time, so we need to include stretching routines to counter tightness we'll experience as our workouts get more demanding. But before we look at a specific

  • Commander's Fit Tip: It's a stretch: Simple technique prevents a major injury

    If you've been following along over the last year, you are well on your way toward getting the most out of your workouts, so it's time to look at a little maintenance action to make sure you can sustain your efforts over the long haul. One of the most beneficial, and unfortunately, often overlooked

  • Commander's Fit Tip: Hurts so good...not in this case

    So you've busted through a couple plateaus, wore out three pairs of running shoes, and had to change the batteries in your fancy new heart rate monitor. By now you are wondering "What's next?" Well, plenty. If you've been following along, and your aerobic engine is running better than ever; maybe

  • Commander's Fit Tip: Game Time! Crushing the USAF Fitness Test

    Most of our "deep dives" over the past few months centered on training, so if you've been following along, it's a good bet that your overall fitness, strength and endurance are improving. If you've joined me in the "Fight's On" campaign, you might even weigh a little less than you did when we