Find Out How Many Calories You Burn After Exercise

We’ve always heard that the positive benefits of physical activity continue long after your workout session is over. More energy, less stress and those “feel good” endorphins are some of the immediate effects. But what about the mysterious “afterburn” that a lot of people talk about? Do you really continue burning more calories after the workout, or is it really just during the workout that matters? A new study finds that it’s possible to burn more calories throughout the day--in fact, up to 14 hours later.

The study, published in the journal Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, took 10 healthy males and examined... Read More

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By Jen Mueller

11-11-1969 Celebration of San Diego Arrival!!!

A commemorative, the song upon arrival to celebrate my Parents beginning here in San Diego while crossing Mission Valley on this date, November 11, 1969. They were driving a four speed yellow Plymouth pulling a U-Haul trailer. "San Diego we have arrived!" 

Song:  Get Together Now

Veterans Day - Thank you Vets!

Aging Well Through Exercise

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“They suggest strongly that people don’t have to lose muscle mass and function as they grow older. The changes that we’ve assumed were due to aging and therefore were unstoppable seem actually to be caused by inactivity. And that can be changed.”

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The new Nordic diet: the next big weight loss trend?

Arctic fish, cucumbers, grains, fresh herbs and yogurt are staples of the New Nordic Diet. (ThinkStock Photos)

Move over cavemen and Mediterraneans, Vikings are the new diet gurus.

Claus Meyer, co-founder of the Danish restaurant Noma, twice named the best in the world, has been collaborating with nutrition experts to combat...


Eat the food grown in your region Meyer believes in eating locally, and getting creative with the food growing in your area in season. Not only does it challenge the cook to be creative but there's historical evidence that our species thrived on our regional foods long before we had processed starches in our pantry and produce shipped from across the globe.

Home-cooked meals are key He suggests preparing simple meals from scratch for between 30 minutes to an hour a day, to help rethink diet as more of a lifestyle, or hobby of sorts. Adding a cultural, familial element to food, rather than a grab-and-go notion, can psychologically change the way people think about their diet.

Eat more side dishesThe more, the merrier and the healthier, according to Meyer. Side dishes are key to long-term healthy eating, so long as they're simply prepared vegetables. "Toss yesterday's leftover boiled or steamed vegetables with a little vinegar, capers, mustard, broad-leaf parsley and olive oil,” he suggests. “Boil some red beets and put some quality salt, grated horseradish or mustard, and vinegar on the table. Use the pulse button on your food processor to mince the remainder of a portion of boiled legumes with some cumin, yogurt, lemon, mint, sugar and chili to create a cohesive and luscious thick mass, pour it into a bowl and add a splash of a high-quality virgin olive oil.” It’s the opposite of portion control, but he believes the lack of simplicity and the bevy of flavors will lead to less binge-eating out boredom.  ... Read More

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By Piper Weiss

In-Your-Face Fitness: The pull to Exercise Outdoors

There are advantages to the treadmill, but running in the open air can be a powerful motivator.

Running on a treadmill when it's beautiful outside? Why? (Siri Stafford / Getty Images / October 28, 2011)

On a recent beautiful and sunny day, I strolled into my local gym to lift some weights. The gym is near Nose Hill Park, which is one of the largest municipal parks in North America. It has majestic views of the city of Calgary and the Rocky Mountains, which can be seen from endless miles of paths and trails.

As I made my way toward the room full of heavy things I intended to pick up and put back down, I spied the double line of high-tech treadmills. Most of them were occupied.

I looked at the indoor running enthusiasts and thought, Are you people on dope?

I hate treadmills — the view doesn't change and they make me feel like a hamster on a wheel. Even when it's cold enough to get the beginnings of frostbite on a valuable part of my male anatomy (that really happened — not my best day), I still prefer to go outside.

And it turns out there is a reason, but it's psychological, not physiological.

Much has been written about the biomechanical and metabolic differences between running on treadmills and running outdoors, and the general consensus is that both types of workouts are essentially... Read More

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By James S. Fell, Special to the Los Angeles Times