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Overlooking This Fundamental Health Principle Puts Millions At Risk

At Reformed Health — we teach the Biblical principles of wellness so people can better serve Christ in their calling. We’ve talked about water, exercise, food, air, circulation, and so much more — but never have we addressed health from this most fundamental perspective.

12 Minute Cardio Technique that Outperforms 5 Hours of Moderate Exercise

banner-1133782_1920One of my favorite excuses for not exercising regularly is “I don’t have enough time.” Fortunately, I have learned an exercise technique that can be done in as little as 12-minutes, 3 times a week and (according to Dr. Mercola) is more affective for your health than 5 hours of moderate exercise.

It may sound too good to be true — but I have experienced the benefits myself.

Dr. Mercola’s Peak Fitness is based on a technique called High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT). It involves exerting your body “as hard and fast as you can for 30 seconds.” Mercola continues, “You should be gasping for breath and feel like you couldn’t possibly go on another few seconds.” He recommends more intensity in repetition over resistance Continue reading “12 Minute Cardio Technique that Outperforms 5 Hours of Moderate Exercise”

April Weight Loss Journal with Commentary (down 19 pounds total)

I made an amazingly delicious Hummingbird Cake to give my California friends and family a taste of the south. Thankfully my mother encouraged me to make only a half a batch of frosting. The cake was delicious and tempting. The first two days I only had a small piece each day. But on the third day I had three pieces (lack of accountability). It did affect the scale, but I tried to counter it in other ways. Overall, I gained only a bit of weight — but I could have lost if I hadn’t made that wonderful cake. No regrets. Enjoying the journey is part of the prize.