In a Word (per question)

I love to talk and write about fitness and nutrition. My studio's blog and the articles I write here on Patch provide me a platform to explore wellness related topics in some depth. But today I thought it would be fun to challenge myself to achieve a minimalist's level of brevity. So, here goes.

Should you decide you'd like to know more about why I chose the answers I did for the questions below, please e-mail me at Dan@TriValleyTrainer.com, and in my next article I'll explain my "whys".

So, without further... you know...

Q: What do you consider the main obstacle for most people trying to lose weight?

A: Sugar

Q: Is running the best way to lose weight?

A: No

Q: Would you name the most overlooked or under-appreciated thing in wellness?

A: Vegetables

Q: What’s the most common tight muscle that contributes to injury?

A: Hamstrings

Q: Can you think of one thing, other than veggies, that people should get more of for optimal fitness and leanness?

A: Water

Q: Anything else?

A: Sleep

Q: Who’s fitter, a swimmer or a bodybuilder?

A: Depends

Q: Better if you swim and strength train?

A: Definitely

Q: What’s the best way to make sure I eat more produce?

A: Variety

Q: What’s the best reason for doing shorter, higher-intensity workouts over longer, lower intensity sessions?

A: Efficiency

Dan Taylor, ACE, NASM-CPT, is owner and head trainer at Pleasanton-based Tri Valley Trainer. They offer personal training and small group fitness solutions and an innovative, medically endorsed web-based group healthy eating coaching program.