Jon Benson

Which is Better For Burning Fat, Weight Training or Cardio?

I recently received a letter from one of my readers: --- begin --- Dear Jon, You've written in Fit Over 40 (which I LOVE, btw), that you believe cardio is ?overrated? and that training with weights is better for fat loss. This seems to run co... Read >

Obesity Linked to Wasted Time and Early Death

Two studies on obesity shed light on the obvious: the condition is "life-draining", and can result in early death. In July 2006, the AMA reported the findings from a group of researchers at the University of Pittsburgh. This team looked at more than 90,... Read >

What Can You Do About Joint and Muscle Pain?

One of the most common questions I receive: "I'm having pain in my knees and joints. My knees even hurt when I get on the bikes at the gym. Is there a certain exercise that can help in strengthening my knees, or any other advice you can give? Someone said... Read >