Body By Razz

05/05/2026

Consumer Alert!

Several powdered beverage mixes by Ghirardelli Chocolate Company are being recalled due to possible concerns of Salmonella contamination.

05/04/2026

If you want to enjoy life to its fullest you need Movement.

Think about it.

The easier we move the less energy we have to spend.

If we move with control, the less we have to worry about falling.

The more coordinated we move, the more daily, enjoyable activities we get to do.

Life just feels better.

I know what you're thinking, "but what about..."

Yes, the stronger our muscles the force we can generate with movement.

Yes, the better our flexibility the easier we move our joints.

Yes, the more stability, the less chance there is for injury.

But… It all starts by having the movement first.

Here's my point;

Focus on mobilizing, strengthening and building powerful “movement” and stop focusing on building strong biceps, pecs or thighs.

Focus on mobilizing and strengthening your Squat, Push up, Crawling, Overhead Press, Carrying, Vertical Pull, Step Up, Walking or Reaching.

Doing this will impact life as a whole a lot more han building a strong bench press or leg press.

Plus.. If you want to keep your functional independence, you have to be able to MOVE.

04/21/2026

Yellow card?! Sorry, if you got a hold on me there I want a red card and a date invitation.

04/20/2026

You can't out-hustle bad habits. Change your mind, and the body will follow.

04/18/2026

So true...

04/15/2026

Consumer Alert!

This month, several common grocery items have been recalled, including rice, prepared baked goods, bottled beverages, cheese, and more. Here's how to check if you have a recalled item, and what to do if you do.

04/11/2026

Consumer Alert!

Product Recall:Lundberg Organic Jasmine White Rice (2lb)Recall date:April 4, 2026Sold at Wegmans:YesReason for recall:Possible presence of foreign material.How to identify the recalled product:Lundberg Organic Jasmine White RiceUPC: 073416- 040281Additional Information: Impacted Best By dates/Lot co...

04/08/2026

So you say you just don't have enough time to go to the gym and workout. Well, as it turns out, you don't need long workouts to improve your health.

Just a few minutes of more intense activity each day may help lower your risk of serious diseases.

That’s according to a study published March 29 in the European Heart Journal (https://academic.oup.com/eurheartj/advance-article/doi/10.1093/eurheartj/ehag168/8537159?login=false)

Compared to people who did not move virorously, those with the highest levels had:

A 63% lower risk of dementia

A 60% lower risk of type 2 diabetes

A 46% lower risk of early death

These benefits were seen even when the total time spent on intense activity was pretty low.

It may also support brain health, which could help explain the lower risk of dementia.

Researchers say people don’t need long workouts to see the benefits. 15 to 20 minutes per week of this kind of effort, just a few minutes a day, brought meaningful improvements in health.

Simple changes, like walking faster, taking the stairs or playing with kids, can do the trick.

As always - check with your doctor BEFORE you start, Vigorous activity may not be safe for everyone, especially older adults or people with certain medical conditions. Of course, any increase in movement is still beneficial, and activity should be tailored to the individual.

04/06/2026

It's DRIVERS, Not Muscles!

Body movement is impacted by DRIVERS not MUSCLES.

Gravity
Momentum
Ground Contact Forces

These are the real drivers of movement, not muscles.

Taught correctly through training, muscles are what help us get better at dealing with these drivers.

It gives us the ability to….

Overcome the downward force of gravity.
Slow down & maintain our control against the forces of momentum.
Absorb the forces of our foot contacting the ground.

Of these 3, Gravity is the force that traditional free weight training impacts the most.

However, over years of continued education, it became very apparent that teaching and training people how to deal with Momentum and Ground Contact Forces were going to be what kept them safe and enjoying life outside the gym.

Funny, with all the so called "experts" out there, I can count on one hand, how many mention anything about training with bands to better handle Functional Movement Drivers.

Instead what I hear is how to use resistance bands to simulate free-weight exercises or strength training machines.

Keep in mind - Muscles that are trained with bands are better equipped to:

▶️ Powerfully lift our body up against gravity
▶️ Quickly react to control momentum created by awkward movements
▶️ Create softer ground contact on our ankles, knees, hips and low back

These are all things that keep life outside the gym safe and enjoyable.

So if you would prefer an alternative to standard free-weight training drop me a line.

Have a great week!

04/05/2026

Consumer Alert!

Here are seven ongoing recalls from the FDA, USDA, CDC, and CPSC you should be aware of for the week of March 29, 2026.

04/04/2026

"The worst bankruptcy in the world is the person who has lost his enthusiasm". - Chinese Proverb

03/27/2026

When I was first getting trained as a Fitness Professional back in 2003 I learned the specifics of actually doing a repetition.

I was taught by Dr. Jack Barnathan, then Education Director of the ISSA (International Sports Sciences Association), to move the weight as quickly as possible UNDER COMPLETE CONTROL. Form and technique must be pristine (the 1st R of the 5 R's, Range of Motion).

I've been teaching this to my clients ever since.

And after all theses years, new research suggests that lighter loads (think 30–40% of your max effort) moved with the intention of moving as fast as possible can be as effective, or even better, for developing power than heavy, slow lifting. What matters most is the intent. Even if your actual movement speed is limited, trying to move explosively still trains your neuromuscular system to produce force more quickly.

This matters because muscle power declines faster with age than strength does, and it's what you rely on every time you react quickly, stabilize yourself, or move dynamically. Having adequate power can help you avoid falls, recover your balance, and move with more confidence, which translates into a lower risk of injuries and chronic diseases.

If you want to age well, you have to move like you mean it.