David W. Fish: Tips for a healthier you

This David W. Fish blog explores ways to get into shape.

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Even Winnie The Pooh knows the value of exercise: “A bear, however hard he tries, grows tubby without exercise.” That is why, I, David W. Fish, a California-based fitness instructor, make sure that my clients stick to their exercise program. If the bear can do it, so can my clients.

Many have been written about how exercising can do wonders for your health. What bogs down many people when exercising is a rigorous routine. Most especially if it entails waking up early for a 3-mile run or hitting the gym six times a week. It is just so much easier to lie down on the couch and munch your way to a heart attack.

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That’s why David W. Fish, fitness coach, is here to guide you. Below are some tips you can embrace to get into shape:

1. Working out with the family. This is like hitting two birds with one stone. You get to spend more time with the family and exercise! Play basketball or hike up the hills together. You’ll be getting closer to each other as you shape up.
   
   
2. Making exercise more enjoyable. This means embracing a regimen that is doable and fun. For example, a brisk 30-minute walk while enjoying the sunset will burn 1,500 calories per week – that’s 78,000 calories per year.
   
   
3. Investing in a jump rope. It is a great workout you can do anytime, anywhere. Set a goal of skipping rope for 10 minutes per day and watch those love handles melt away.

Getting in shape is hard work. But the best reward is a better version of you.

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David W. Fish: Is there such a thing as too much exercise?

This David W. Fish blog discusses the dangers of too much exercise.

The recent hype on the Olympics has inspired a lot of my friends to go to the gym and work out. While this is not a bad thing per se (in fact, I believe it is an amazing thing), I just feel a little concerned about some of them who overstrain themselves, thinking they can achieve the Michael Phelps body overnight through high-intensity training.

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David Wayne Fish is a California - based mountaineer and fitness coach.

High-intensity training is basically a fast and forceful approach to working out. This usually consists of heavy workout routines done in short periods of time, allowing gym-goers to get more for their time investment.

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But—as I always teach others as “David W. Fish, the fitness instructor”—the problem with high-intensity training is that it can start physiological distress. Ignoring exercise basics such as variation and rest, high-intensity training may raise people’s adrenal stress levels and cortisol, a stress hormone that weakens immunity, making people more susceptible to colds and other sicknesses.

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With this, it can be said that high-intensity training routines can produce participants who have killer six-pack abs but are not essentially healthy.

That said, I’m set to visit my friends as they sweat at the local gym and teach them how to achieve fitness with smarter—and not necessarily harder—workout routines.

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David W. Fish and doing it old school: Working out with minimal equipment

For many people, keeping fit meant going to the gym. While it’s been part of the David W. Fish fitness regimen to actually go to the gym whenever I can, sometimes, whenever I don’t have the time or I need to cut back on my expenses so I can save a bit, I resort to keeping fit at home using a variety of means that I’ve discovered through the years.

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Strength training usually implies the use of either free weights or exercise machines. They can be very effective and easy to use. They are, however, not the only ways that one can build strength and muscle mass. Here are a few of the minimal equipment exercises one can utilize at home.

  • Calisthenics. These use the body’s own weight as resistance and include such exercises like    push-ups. While not recommended for serious bodybuilders, fitness buffs like me, David W. Fish, swear by them.

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  • Sandbag exercises. They can be very frustrating, but sandbags can be homemade and can offer the same amount of resistance as free weights with the added benefit of engaging both the grip and support muscles.

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  • Isometric exercises. Another means of exercising that uses the body itself as equipment, these exercises pit muscle groups against each other. Isotonic exercises include yoga and static martial arts moves. Yet another example would be planking.

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One does not need 24-hour access to a gym to stay physically fit. Strength training can easily be replicated at home, whether as the frequent or standby method of fitness. More of my health and fitness thoughts can be accessed on the David W. Fish Twitter.

David Wayne Fish: Observing proper etiquette in the gym

Hi, everyone! David Wayne Fish here to give you some guidelines when it comes to working out. This time, I will discuss just how important etiquette is inside the gym.

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Even at a gym—a place where tank tops, excessive sweating, and mild grunting are considered acceptable—rules of etiquette must and should be followed. Yes, it may be different than, say, a luxury restaurant where almost everyone is quiet, but a gym is still a public place. It is an establishment where people interact with other people, a place where individuals should remember to act as civilized members of the society. With this, I give you the “David Wayne Fish list of the most annoying gym habits:”

• In my opinion, leaving workout equipment full of sweat is one of the most irritating gym habits ever. Picking up slippery weights or lying down in a stranger’s pool of sweat can easily destroy not only the gym-goers’ appetite for working out but also their entire day. For this reason, I advise people to at least carry a towel with them every time they work out, ready to wipe the sweat that comes rolling down their foreheads. If they don’t have any towels, they can use their sweatshirt or the paper towels provided by the health club.

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• Another frustrating thing that I see almost every week is people forgetting to unload their weight bars, overlooking the fact that not everyone can lift the same amount of weight they can. People shouldn’t assume that the next person who will use the weight bars has the strength and capability needed to remove the weight plates. By removing the plates and putting them back in their specific containers after use, gym-goers can stop giving other people a hard time.

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Whenever you go to a gym, remember that you do not own the place. You share the establishment with people who are just like you—individuals who want to stay fit and to lead healthy lifestyles.

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David W. Fish: Mixing pregnancy and exercise

This post-Mother’s Day David W. Fish blog post will talk about the importance of exercise during pregnancy.


Mother’s Day has come and passed, but this does not mean we can now forget to be thankful for the greatness of our mothers. With this said, I dedicate this blog post to my own mom who, several years ago, gave birth to me and made it possible for David W. Fish of California to climb life’s highest peaks.

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Motherhood is such a small word compared to the thing it signifies. Just in its first part—pregnancy and childbirth—people can easily see how mothers are prepared to sacrifice and endure pain just for their children. It is with this thought that I decided to talk to you about how exercising helps in pregnancy.

 David W. Fish is known for his intense passion for sports, fitness, and wellness.

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Exercising, as it keeps muscles strong, helps in strengthening mothers’ lower backs. This will make it easier for them to carry their enlarged bellies, taking out the unnecessary back pains that are usually felt during pregnancy. Working out can also allow women to build the right amount of stamina that they need for labor and delivery. Lastly, exercising can take out the stress felt by mothers, thus, lessening the chance of complications.


Even though working out is a good thing for pregnant women, it is imperative that they talk first with their doctors to see if their plans will be safe not only for them but also for their babies.

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David Wayne Fish: Safety tips for night joggers

A lot of people nowadays, including me, David Wayne Fish, really make an effort to exercise regularly to maintain a fit physique. But because of busy schedules, many people find it difficult to squeeze in a workout session during the day. In an effort to maintain a healthy lifestyle, many people have instead chosen to jog at night.

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As a sports enthusiast who starts his activities early in the morning, I admit that jogging at night seemed unappealing at first. I guess it’s because I got so used to feeling the warmth of the sun while I jog, run, or play sports. But after trying it out at the end of a stressful day, I realized that night jogging is an excellent stress reliever.

David Wayne Fish is a California-based fitness instructor who enjoys doing outdoor activities such as mountaineering, trekking, and camping.


While night jogging is a great way to unwind after a long day at work, it also comes with some safety risks. To help you exercise with ease, here are some safety tips you should consider:

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Plan your route. To avoid busy roads or unsafe areas, you must choose a route where all areas are well-lit. Also, running against traffic will make you more visible to motorists.

Wear clothing that would make you more visible. When jogging at night, wearing bright-colored clothes and reflective gear are important to prevent you from getting hit by motorists. Also, you should carry an I.D. with you in case there is an emergency.

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Change your route from time to time. This is especially important when you’re jogging in an isolated area because you might be a target of potential attackers.

Jog with someone. Having a jogging partner or group is always safer than jogging alone. Remember, there is safety in numbers.

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David Wayne Fish on health and nutrition: Three rules to live by

For many years, David Wayne Fish has been one of the authoritative figures on health and nutrition. In his latest blog entry, Mr. Fish shares some useful tips on how to stay healthy inside and out.

Most of my readers ask me one common question: How do I live healthy? Well, for me, there are three rules to live by in order to be fit and strong for now and the years to come.

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1. Eat healthy – Eating too much has always been associated with bad health. That’s not the case when you are feeding your body with stuff filled with nutrients. What is important, as what I am always telling my students, “is to achieve balance in your diet.” (In what I dub the David Wayne Fish menu, I strive to include green vegetables and fruits in every meal).

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2. Exercise regularly – Always try to find time to exercise, be it in the morning before going to work or at night after a busy day in the office.

“For David Wayne Fish, California has been his training ground for sports, climbing some of the highest peaks in the state and biking on some of the most difficult bike trails located therein.”

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3. Learn continuously – Feed your mind with the right stuff. Try to learn a thing or two every day. This will contribute largely to your spiritual and mental health, which is also a key to achieving a healthy life.

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