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VO2 Max -- also known as maximal oxygen consumption, maximal oxygen uptake or aerobic capacity -- is a measure of the maximum oxygen capacity , or how ... Read More »

Fitz always tells us we need to huff and puff during our workouts -- it's how we know we're working to full potential. In the course of all your ... Read More »

(Click the photo to see 5 Foods That Help You Breathe) Did you know that fiber can help you breathe easier? A study in the American Journal of ... Read More »

'I'll take you on vacation if you quit smoking,' I told Jon a few months ago. An incredibly stressful situation at work lead to him taking up the ... Read More »

I spent an hour sitting and visiting with a neighbor the other night, a neighbor nearing the end of her life, thanks to stage IV breast cancer that ... Read More »

A woman almost sent me to the hospital last night because of her overuse of perfume. I was walking down an aisle in Target, when I completely lost my ... Read More »

Not to sound hyper-critical, but it absolutely amazes me how many people still smoke. Not only do anti-smoking ads point to the dangers related to ... Read More »

So the Body Mass Index (BMI) may not be the best indicator of obesity. It only accounts for height and weight and gives a whole host of other factors ... Read More »

Some people experience it more than others, but I think most of us have gone through it at some point in our lives: that frustrating inability to get ... Read More »

When I'm filled with anxiety, panic, or worry, exercise usually helps. It allows me to clear my head, focus inward, and collect a fresh perspective. ... Read More »