Maurie Cofman

        Do you have a hard time finding time to exercise both cardiorespiratory fitness and musculoskeletal health?  Then give circuit weight training a try. Here are brief descriptions of three CWT programs—from actual training studies—that were shown to significantly improve VO2max. VO2 max is maximum oxygen consumption and the higher it is, […]

Between Covid 19, riots, and mass shootings, the subject of mental health comes up, right?  While mental health may or may not be at the root of horrific acts of violence, quarantine and terror, it’s undeniable that people with mental health challenges do not always receive adequate or appropriate treatment. That’s a big problem, particularly […]

                Do you consider fat as a four-letter word?  Many still consider it a dirty word when it comes to nutrition, fitness and exercise. Those who lived through the ‘90s undoubtedly remember when the food industry marketed everything as “low-fat” in the guise that it was a healthier […]

Have you been doing exercise videos at home since the pandemic started?  Well, good for you that you are keeping up with your exercise routine. When you need the convenience of an at-home workout, Youtube is overflowing with options. A quick search for the type of exercise you want to do and length (e.g., barre, […]

Strong and shapely glutes are more than aesthetic goals. The functionality of the gluteal muscles should be the priority in exercise program. The gluteal muscles—namely the gluteus maximus, gluteus medius and gluteus minimus—work together to help us perform daily activities such as standing, sitting and walking. Strong gluteal muscles are essential for pelvic stability, good […]

    Why is having better balance so important? Because balance is a vital component of health and physical performance and is essential for activities of daily living like climbing stairs or carrying heavy loads. Balance also improves athletic performance, allowing athletes to move and transfer energy more efficiently. Balance is especially important for older […]

Do you like to run? Yeah, me neither, however, running is a convenient, low-cost and effective way to get a great workout, and, because of its low barrier to entry, it’s the mode of exercise many turn to for their personal health and fitness. Unfortunately, regular endurance running or jogging, whether outdoors or on a […]

Are you one the many people who shy away from resistance training  because you mistakenly believe that it will make you gain weight gain or “bulk up?” Many regular exercisers focus on cardio-based activities and avoid the weight room altogether because of this belief and it’s really sad.  Despite what you may have heard or […]

  Never had knee pain? Excellent. Let’s keep it that way. And while not all knee problems are preventable, you can prevent many issues and also improve knee function with strength and flexibility training.  With increased muscular strength and flexibility surrounding your knees, the better they bear their load. Muscles are shock absorbers; the stronger […]

  Did you know that losing weight is hard but keeping it off is even harder?  Yet, there are people who actually do succeed.  What is unique about those who succeed? The answer is buried deep in the archives at the Weight Control and Diabetes Research Center in Providence, R.I.: the National Weight Control Registry (NWCR), […]