We are fast approaching that time of year when not only will visions of sugar plums dance in your heads, but so will New Year’s Resolutions. So I wanted to take the last article of 2013 and get everyone prepped for 2014! I’ve talked about how to not suck at New Year’s Resolution before, and […]
Not every meal has to take copious amounts of prep time nor be 100% clean. You don’t even always have to be a whiz in the kitchen. That’s right. You can make a healthy, delicious, low-calorie meal even if you suck at cooking! Who woulda thunk it?!? Sausage w/ Peppers and Onions There are so […]
Gifts. Every holiday season it is the same thing. The wrapping paper Yin and Yang. The joy of receiving cool stuff (and the occasional ugly sweater from your crazy Aunt Helen) coupled with the soul-crushing despair of never knowing what to get for the important people in your life. It can be really stressful, that’s […]
I’ve been getting requests for more healthy recipes, so in today’s installment of Iron Rations we are going to look at an exceptionally tasty (and simple) recipe that works great as an appetizer or light lunch. As I continue to say, eating clean and healthy is the most important aspect of any fitness regimen! No […]
“Cheat meal.“ I am sure you’ve heard the term; whether in an article, interview or show. When you get your diet under control and start eating clean (remember, this means your long-term eating habits not a short-term fix… those don’t work!), eventually you will encounter this oft misunderstood concept. I’m going to break down the […]
Several weeks ago I started to explain the process that governs how to actually “Go from geek to real-life superhero” in How To Become a Real-Life Superhero Pt 1 (if you haven’t read it, take a few minutes and catch up now!) Today I want to continue defining what it means for people to take their […]
This website started with a single idea – That if my fellow geeks and nerds were introduced to physical activities that were both mentally engaging and fun, that they would be more inclined to get off their couch and exercise. Originally I envisioned doing a web-series on YouTube where I traveled around finding geeky physical […]
That’s it. No catchy title, no complicated program to follow. Just one simple tip that most people looking to be healthier should follow. Drink more water! Whether you are trying to lose weight, get in better shape or just feel better day-to-day this will make a huge difference. I promise! The benefits of guzzling water […]
Killer abs. A shredded six pack. The veritable Holy Grail of being in shape. While I don’t necessarily agree with it being the pinnacle of fitness, I definitely get the appeal. Having a flat stomach or, even better yet, defined abdominal muscles definitely gives people a well-earned sense of accomplishment! So what can you do […]
I guarantee that on more than one occasion you have had someone tell you that you need to stretch. It might have been your Phys Ed teacher in school, a coach, a personal trainer or physical therapist, a co-worker or even me (I advocate stretching in every workout article I post!) Add to that the […]
Alright loyal readers, it is time for yet another edition of “Get to Know the Mighty Jerd!” One of my goals for starting this site, in addition to offering geektastic health and fitness advice, was to develop a community amongst the readers. It’s no fun just talking at you, I want to talk with you. […]
If you are reading the columns on this site, you may still be somewhat new to regular workouts and running. We all have to start somewhere so, with that in mind, here are few tips on running etiquette that will help you blend in and not irritate everyone else around you. Don’t Be That Guy […]
Today I thought I would take a minute and highlight a reader, her personal trainer woes and her story of success. So grab a healthy snack and let’s talk about Kat for a few minutes. I have known Kat for several years; she’s 48 (although you would never know it looking at her), a breast-cancer […]
… aka How I Enjoyed Burning Calories While Not Getting Eaten By Zombies It is I, your old pal the Mighty Jerd, and I have decided to wrest control of The Keys to Running series away from regular contributor Brian Kehs for the day. So strap yourselves in while I weave a gripping tale of […]
…The Story of Dungeons & Dragons and the People Who Play It And now for something completely different. I started (and finished) David M. Ewalt’s “Of Dice and Men” last night not knowing exactly what I was going to be reading. Okay; I knew it was going to be related to Dungeons & Dragons (a […]
Well my loyal readers, it’s time for what you’ve all been waiting for! I am proud to announce the first of many E-books coming your way; all of them designed to give you the tools necessary to succeed at getting fit and healthy! While I think I do a pretty good job laying the foundation […]
One of the tag-lines we use here at The Jerd is “Go from geek to real-life superhero.” I spend what could be considered an inordinate amount of time referring to people undertaking their own personal Heroes Transformation journey (in fact our 8 Laws of the Jerd-Herd are specifically designed to govern this process), but I realize […]