Find comfort in the uncomfortable by plunging into frigid water Turning the dial, I sent my body into shock and changed my life forever. My immersion in cold water and even colder air began in January 2016 when I moved to Chicago. That’s where I began taking ice-cold showers as part of the hustle and bustle … Continued
A fitness expert offers advice on losing those pandemic-induced pounds Pre-COVID, you were cruising: Crushing personal records in the gym and keeping the physique lean and mean. But after a brand new virus, a few citywide lockdowns, and a lengthy quarantine or two, you’re still coasting along—just at about 108% of your former self. Maybe … Continued
In the world of fitness, speed doesn’t kill, size does. Invincible. Unstoppable. Like Superman flying through through the night, lead arm extended, there is nothing quite like it. Nutrition is dialed in and training is rock solid. Whether the end goal is a little stronger, a little faster, a little leaner, or a little healthier, … Continued
Just as fitness devotees ponder the nuances of nutrition, investors consider the subtleties of trading There’s more than one way to get downtown—the highway, side streets and back roads all lead there. Each has pros and cons, benefits and drawbacks, or gimmes and gotchas. Some are quick, others scenic. Where one zigs, the other zags. … Continued
Laws of physics apply to everything, from physique development to trading Sir Isaac Newton isn’t best-known for his rock-hard abs or unmatched prowess in the capital markets, but that’s not to say that what he is known for isn’t relevant to achieving both: specifically, his third law of motion. Essentially, for every action—or force—in nature, … Continued
The same qualities that compel the fitness-minded to work out can comfort and empower investors in bad times Just like that, gyms are closed, cardio classes are canceled and fitness enthusiasts everywhere have all been thrust into the throes of training at home. Hamstring slides with paper plates, Bulgarian split squats off the ottoman and … Continued
Alternating rounds of starvation and gluttony won’t bring desired results So what’s the best way to diet in 2020? How about long stretches of extreme hunger followed by face-stuffing food comas that last a few short hours? It’s known as intermittent fasting (IF). IF has been christened the holy grail of fat loss and hailed … Continued
Undergoing a radical physique transformation parallels the highs and lows of this dish Is there a better dish, a better flavor profile, than sweet and sour chicken? Wait—don’t bother answering that. It’s not open for debate. No, there is not. The sweetness from the sugar and the tartness from the rice vinegar live together in … Continued
Side hustles go better with physical conditioning These days, everybody needs a side hustle. A professional house painter oversees fishing expeditions on the weekends. A nurse practitioner sews baby clothes in her spare time. A financial talk show host moonlights as a physique transformation consultant—not that that’s ever been done, but if it had, it … Continued
Staying fit requires discipline and commitment; the same can be said for profits in trading. Instant gratification and immediate satisfaction. If the explosion of Facebook (FB), Amazon (AMZN), and Netflix (NFLX) onto the content consumption scene has shown the world anything, it’s this: People want their stuff and they want it NOW. Bingeworthy content is … Continued
