It’s well-known that there’s a connection between physical inactivity, ill-health, and obesity. The general assumption is that physical inactivity is a cause of poor health, metabolic derangement, and fat gain. While not wrong, this presumption, which is certainly a very logical one, is incomplete, in the sense that it doesn’t encompass the full complexity of […]
Physical Activity
Ask Eirik: How Often Should I Exercise?
I haven’t been very good at answering questions from reader’s lately. I apologize for that. Just now, I went through some feedback and questions that have come my way recently. (If you have a question for me, then feel free to send it my way via the e-mail form on this page). As I was […]
Walking: The Truest Form of Organic Fitness
When I was in my teens, I remember thinking that walking doesn’t really qualify as exercise. Back then, I was doing lots of sports and I regularly went to my local gym, where I lifted heavy weights and did high-intensity training on the rowing machine. That’s what I considered to be exercise. In my mind, […]
The Organic Fitness Pyramid
The physical activity requirements of organisms such as us humans are genetically determined. The genomes of organisms, in turn, are shaped by the selective pressures imposed by the environments in which the organisms evolve. Hence, it follows that in order to elucidate what the organic fitness pattern (i.e., a physical activity pattern that is inherent […]
10 Tips That Can Make You Squat Like a Flexible Kid
The squat is one of the most fundamental human movements. It activates big chunks of the human musculoskeletal system, challenges one’s balance and coordination, and can help prevent and treat a variety of postural deviations, injuries, and pains. This is particularly true if it’s performed with added resistance. Unfortunately though, a lot of people perform […]
The Standing Glute Squeeze: A Simple Exercise That Can Help You Prevent Bad Posture and Back Pain
The glutes of the modern man are in a sorry state. They are weak and small, largely because they spend most of their time resting on a chair, couch, car seat, or bed. The gluteus maximus – arguably the king of all the muscles of the human body – in particular bears the mark of […]
A Step-by-Step Guide to Treating Upper Crossed Syndrome
Upper Crossed Syndrome (UCS), which goes hand in hand with hunchback posture and protracted shoulders, is, just like its sibling Lower Crossed Syndrome (LCS), a very common musculoskeletal conditions nowadays. I would go as far as to say that most people exhibit some signs of UCS. It’s not surprising that this condition is so prevalent […]
A Step-by-Step Guide to Treating Lower Crossed Syndrome
Lower Crossed Syndrome (LCS), which is characterized by anterior pelvic tilt, swayback posture, and a bulging (not necessarily fat) abdomen, is a very common musculoskeletal condition nowadays, which isn’t surprising, seeing as a lot of contemporary humans sit on a chair for prolonged periods of time every day and don’t exercise much. Also, many gym […]
10 Scientific Papers That Can Transform Your Understanding of Health & Medicine
In 2015 I put up an article here on the site entitled 10 Scientific Papers That Can Transform Your Understanding of Health & Medicine. In that article I listed 10 scientific papers that I believe everyone who’s interested in health and medicine should take the time to read. I thought I’d do the same thing […]
Ask Eirik: Should I Exercise on an Empty Stomach?
Last week I was interviewed by a Norwegian diet and lifestyle magazine. The interviewer was planning on writing an article about “vacation fitness” and asked me to share some diet and exercise tips that could help the readers of the magazine stay in shape during the summer. She was particularly interested in hearing my take […]