Bob Weinstein, Lt. Col., USAR-Ret.

How Important is Exercise Form?

Just the other day during one of the boot camp workouts on the beach, a new recruit who was really out of breath, began to apologize for feeling fatigued and out of breath with statements like, "I'm sorry. I'm really out of shape. Sorry, I can't keep up w... Read >

7 Hard Core Ways to Break the Sugar and Fat Addiction

Sugar and fat addictions are out of control in the U.S. Sugar and processed foods such as pasta and white bread are a great way to pack on the pounds and damage your health. The bad fats, saturated and hydrogenated fats, are causing serious health problem... Read >

Enjoy Holiday Eating and Keep Off the Pounds

“He who has a why to live can bear almost any how." -- Friedrich Nietzsche Tis’ the season to be jolly and eat and drink more. Or does it have to be that way? This time of year is a time of reflection about what matters most in life, about friends, f... Read >

Managing Your Calories and Health Takes Strong Leadership

Eighty percent of American executives feel that corporate America has a responsibility to promote wellness, according to a study by the American Management Association. On the other hand, less than twenty percent of U.S. employers offer lifestyle modifica... Read >

Eating Confessions of a Fitness Trainer - How to Get Back on Track

Everybody likes a juicy confession about eating, especially if it is coming from a fitness trainer. This is not easy for me but it is a part of getting me back on track with my eating habits. Please do not get me wrong. This is not a list of forbidden foo... Read >

Boost Your Fitness and Performance with Army Core Values

When we think of Army training we usually think of physical activity, push-ups, sit-ups and lots of running. The underlying and most important driving force behind the United States Army are the seven Army Core Values. The Army Values are loyalty, duty, r... Read >

Top Five Ways to Speed up Metabolism and Lose Weight

My grandmother, who passed away at the age of 102, came to visit me at the young age of 90. I remember distinctly walking with her into a building with several flights of stairs. As we approach the stairs, she looks at me with a grin and says, "I'll race ... Read >

Boot Camp Fitness Test - Military-style for Civilians - How to Conduct

The U.S. Army is in the business of preparing our soldiers of military operations to include combat. Transitioning this approach into civilian life with the purpose of maintaining health works just as well. A simple military-style fitness test will assess... Read >

Eat Lean and Clean - Quick and Simple

"I don't know what to eat. I do not have the time to eat healthy. I'm gaining weight. My cholesterol is high. I'm taking Lipitor. My back aches. I'm overweight. My blood pressure is too high. I'm always tired. Can't sleep at night. Can you help?" Does thi... Read >

Overweight 42 Year Old Loses 60 Pounds - Weight Loss Success Story

Greg Gregory shares his personal story about how he lost over 60 pounds. He is 42 years old and did not really begin his exercise and weight-loss journey until the age of 39. Fifteen years of gradual weight gain took him from his high school weight of 190... Read >

Abs Workouts - Sit-ups and More Advanced Abdominal Exercises

Here are some advanced abdominal exercises to take those abs to the next level. SIT-UPS Don't you think about getting up! We're not done, yet. The next exercise is the sit-up. This exercise is one of the events in the Army Physical Fitness Test. If... Read >

Abs and Flat Stomach - Try These Great Exercises

Abs and Flat Stomach - Try These Great Exercises by Lt. Col. Bob Weinstein, USAR-Ret. We see those ads and commercials all the time offering you the opportunity to get your very own six-pack abs just by buying and using this gadget or that gadget or t... Read >