Franklin V. Cobos II

Exercise – Intensity or Duration?

November 6, 2022 by Franklin V. Cobos II - Reading Time: 5 minutes

When you start an exercise program, you will begin slowly and build up gradually. This increases can be in exercise duration, or in intensity of the exercise routine. When do you go for longer duration, and when do you want to increase exercise intensity? And how do you go practically to maximize the benefits of […]

How Much Physical Activity Is Enough?

October 9, 2022 by Franklin V. Cobos II - Reading Time: 6 minutes

I tend to cringe inside when people ask me how much exercise they should do. I do this because typically they are seeking answers that I cannot give them. At times they want some form of affirmation that they are already active enough and that for them, no change is necessary. And, often they are […]

Is Exercise Medicine?

September 11, 2022 by Franklin V. Cobos II - Reading Time: 5 minutes

Despite the resistance of some, I personally continue to insist that exercise plays a vital role in the maintenance of wellness. Exercise has proven to be more than merely a preventative measure that simply maintains a pre-existing state of good health; it is also very therapeutic and can slow or reverse serious illness. And we […]