Body By Razz

07/29/2026

Consumer Alert!

The FDA says grocery chains, restaurants, airports, concessions, and other sellers carried the all-natural treat—including Walmart.

07/18/2026

Consumer Alert!

Shredded iceberg lettuce sold at some Taco Bell restaurants has been linked to an outbreak of cyclosporiasis in five states, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and US Food and Drug Administration said.

07/14/2026

With the temperature rising again this week I wanted to share this article. Be safe.

Heat is the leading cause of weather-related deaths in the U.S. and contributes to tens of thousands of emergency department visits each year. Many of the most

07/13/2026

If you've been reading my articles you'll notice a common theme; keep moving. Movement is the key to living life with quality.

Now let's take a look at the other side - The benefits of doing nothing, or Niksen.

Science and ancient wisdom agree that purposeful idleness isn’t just a luxury, it’s essential for our mental and physical health. Taking time to do nothing can reset your nervous system, sharpen your mind, and help you reconnect with what really matters.

When you stop for a moment, your body shifts from a state of constant alertness into one of repair. The nervous system, which is often overloaded by stress and stimulation, finally gets a chance to rest. Heart rate and blood pressure stabilize, and stress hormones like cortisol drop. This physiological calm creates space for healing and balance.

Doing nothing doesn’t mean wasting time. It means intentionally stepping away from constant stimulation to create space for renewal.

The key is to resist the urge to fill every silence or moment of stillness. Over time, you’ll notice that rest isn’t the opposite of productivity. It’s what makes sustained creativity, health, and happiness possible.

07/06/2026

Aging brings many changes to the body, such as muscle loss, decreased bone density, and slower metabolism.

So what will help maintain health and independence as we get older? Regular movement. The question many older adults and their families ask is: how often is enough?

Most health organizations, including the World Health Organization and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), recommend at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic activity per week. This breaks down to about 30 minutes a day, five days a week.

However, consistency matters more than intensity. The goal is to move every day, even if it's just a walk around the block, light gardening, or gentle stretching.

A balanced movement routine should ideally include four main components:

- Aerobic Activity: Brisk walking, swimming, or biking. If 30 minutes at once is too much, breaking it into three 10-minute sessions works just as well.

- Strength Training: Muscle mass naturally declines with age, but strength training—using resistance bands, hand weights, or even bodyweight exercises—twice a week can slow or even reverse this trend.

- Balance Exercises: Falls are a major concern for older adults. Balance exercises can dramatically reduce fall risk.

- Flexibility and Stretching: Gentle stretching or yoga a few times per week helps maintain joint flexibility and reduces stiffness, making everyday tasks a lot easier.

Moving your body isn't about pushing it to the limits, it's about preserving independence, mobility, and vitality.

I'm here if you need any help or guidance.

06/29/2026

There are countless projects, decisions, and responsibilities that demand attention every day.

Fortunately, one of the greatest lessons I've learned from years of experience is the importance of keeping your fitness routine flexible..

When it comes to fitness, we all have our favorites:
Workouts we enjoy doing
Equipment we love training with
Times of day when our energy is at its peak
Environments that put us in the right mindset
Exercises that simply feel good to perform

There's nothing wrong with having preferences. The challenge comes when we become dependent on them.

Sustainable fitness isn't about having perfect conditions. It's about having the ability to adapt and continue moving ahead when life changes.

Fitness flexibility provides several powerful benefits:

1. It helps you avoid plateaus.
Changing your workouts regularly challenges your body in new ways, keeping progress and results moving forward.

2. It reduces the risk of overuse injuries.
Using different exercise variations and movement patterns helps minimize repetitive stress on joints and muscles.

3. It expands your training possibilities.
When you're not tied to a specific machine, workout, or program, you discover new exercises, new challenges, and new ways to improve your body.

4. It makes fitness more convenient and sustainable.
Life gets busy. Work, family, travel, and commitments can quickly disrupt a rigid routine. Fitness flexibility allows you to adapt instead of quit.

The bottom line: continue doing the workouts you love. Use the equipment you enjoy. Train in the environments that motivate you.

Just don't stop exploring new possibilities.

The more training options you have, the easier it becomes to stay consistent, overcome obstacles, and make fitness a permanent part of your life.

Keep your body strong. Keep your mind open. And most importantly, keep your fitness flexible.

Have a great week!

06/08/2026

Father's Day is less than 2 weeks away. Have any of you dad's got the question - "What do you want for Father's Day?" from some one in your family? You may not think about it too much.

But, (you knew I had a motive)... Think about this. And this is for men AND women.

Its a Gift to be able to go on a walk everyday

Its a Gift to feel your muscles fatigue while strength training them

Its a Gift to feel your heart pounding after a ittle cardio workout

Its a Gift to have joints feel loose after a stretching and mobility session

Its a Gift to be able to go on a run, bike or ruck walk

Its a Gift to be able to hike with you family in the mountains on vacation

Its a Gift to be able to golf with your son or daughter

Its a Gift to get up in the morning feeling great

Its a Gift to be able to mow your own lawn and plant a garden

Its a Gift to be able to chase your grandchildren in the backyard

I think by now you got the message (Sheesh, I hope so).

All of these gifts have the potential to be yours when you invest in yourself by following a routine exercise program that focuses on:

Building strength that can used outside the gym

Improving your cardio-vascular efficiency and max VO2

Challenging joints and muscles to mobilize and maintain full range of motion

Building resilience and energy capacity

Training that is sustainable

Helping people enjoy as many of these gifts as possible has always been my goal.

I want to believe I did a pretty good job over the past 20+ years of making this happen for a lot of people.

Hit reply and let me know how many of theses gifts you enjoy. And let me know if I can help you get any you may be missing out on.

Have a great week.

06/01/2026

Hey you, welcome to June.

I just want to pump a little motivation into you as we start a new month.

Can we agree that everyone has different experiences, different goals, different excuses, different reasons...?

So here is what I want you to do this week: Stop telling yourself your situation is the exception.

Stop waiting for it to become perfect.

Stop assuming the people who are succeeding had something you don’t.

They didn’t.

They just stopped believing the lie.

Pick one thing.

One workout.

One meal.

One small swap — protein shake for candy, water for soda, a walk after dinner.

One habit that confronts whatever you are facing.

Do it today. Do it tomorrow. Do it the day after.

Drop me a line and let me know that ONE thing. Maybe next month you can pick one more...

I'm in your corner.

05/24/2026

Just some simple advice - Take care of your body before it forces you to.