When someone tells me they’re fit, I’m always interested in what they mean. Can they run 5km? Ride a bike for a couple of hours? Get through a tough I.C.E. session? Walk all day without getting tired? All of those are great achievements. But here’s something worth considering. Being good at one type of exercise doesn’t necessarily mean we’re physically prepared for everything life throws at us. And as we get older, I think that becomes increasingly important. Fitness has more than one...

Here’s something I often see when talking to people about their nutrition. They tell me they’re pretty good with their food choices during the day. But by mid-afternoon, they’re hungry. Really hungry. And suddenly, they’re looking for something to eat. A biscuit with their coffee. "I just something a little sweet". A handful of whatever happens to be in the pantry. And sometimes that continues into the evening. Sound familiar? Now, there can be plenty of reasons for this. But one of the first...

Here’s a question for you. How much time do you spend sitting down each day? Think about it. You might get up early and do an I.C.E. or F.I.R.E. session. Great start to the day. But then you drive to work. You get to work, then sit at a desk for several hours. Sit down for lunch. Drive home. Have dinner. And perhaps finish the evening watching a bit of television. Before you know it, you’ve spent a large part of your day sitting. Even though you’ve exercised! But I already exercise! And...