Fit Tips

Turkey Trot October 31 2016

Thanksgiving is the most popular day to run or walk a road race, commonly called a “Turkey Trot”, in the U.S.  This year, my dad and I will be tackling our 5th Annual Trot, in Wellesley, Massachusetts.  Here are a few tips to safely getting in a few miles before sitting down to dinner.


Elliptical Trainer February 24 2016

Want a great calorie burning, core building, cardio workout that is easy on your knees and ankles?  Here's why you should get in shape on the Elliptical machine.


Heart Healthy Exercise January 19 2016

February is American Heart Month, and according to the Center for Disease Control, heart disease is the leading cause of death for men and women in the United States.  Here are a few ways to help put an end to this trend.

Exercise Everywhere September 23 2015

In my 'non-JWalking' life, I produce television shows and on a recent project, I met Toby Bogard. The long-haul trucker uses his limited time and severely-limited inside-truck space to exercise and eat healthy. Here are some of his tips - driven by imagination and ingenuity.

Interval Training August 30 2015

Are you looking to boost your fitness level and want to build endurance, gain speed and feel stronger while doing so?  If you're thinking, "Yeah - where do I sign up?", you're not alone.  Endurance athletes from marathon runners to first-time 5K'ers are incorporating 'Interval Training' into their exercise routines.

Loosen Up July 28 2015

Stretching is critical to maintaining and building strong muscles. Even simple stretches can increase range of motion, improve coordination and posture, and research shows that flexible, warmed-up muscles have a faster recovery than the ‘cold’ kind.  So, loosen up!  Here are a few stretches that can be done after a workout.