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Battle of the Bulge


Our Battle of the Bulge blogger, Alan Sivell, shares his fitness and diet adventures.

Alan is a communications professor at St. Ambrose University and a former reporter for WQAD-TV. He’s exercised – and dieted – his entire life and has a particular fondness for cycling.

Battle of the Bulge

Chasing the “Runners’ High” since the 80s

Asked why he ran five miles a day, the Professor said “Because it makes me feel good.” Little did he know, it was all in his head.

Battle of the Bulge

Spring can’t come soon enough.

The Professor has been worrying that if he didn’t get outside on a more regular basis, he might have lost ground he might not get back. It turns out if you haven’t exercised in a year – or at all – you can reverse functional loss.

Battle of the Bulge

Can’t Get to the Gym? Try this At-Home Workout!

St. Ambrose kinesiology prof shares 8 ways to get your workout in … no matter what!

Battle of the Bulge

Surviving a COVID Winter: One Step at a Time

How has The Professor endured the COVID crisis? It’s been a long journey, but he takes it one step at a time.

Battle of the Bulge

In Quad-City Gym Exile

Social distancing means no group exercising … or does it? The Professor reports.

Battle of the Bulge

A New (Workout) Direction

Will The Professor’s new plan make a major difference after all these years?

Battle of the Bulge

New Magic Weight-Loss Formula?

The Professor shares the key to his success!

Battle of the Bulge

The Professor’s Pledge: Stop Scale Creep in 2020

By LMQC Battle of the Bulge blogger, Alan Sivell, St. Ambrose communications professor, RAGBRAI-er, pizza lover, and longtime weight watcher. It’s time I took my own advice. I was reminded of this recently when I stepped on the scale and saw a number I hadn’t seen in 5 years. I’ve

Battle of the Bulge

Overcome Your “Gym Anxiety”

Worried how you’ll look or feel going to the gym for the first time? The Professor offers a 4-part tutorial on how to manage your fears.

Battle of the Bulge

Road Tripping & Finding New Bike Trails

The Professor reports on a new bike trail far from – but almost connected to – the QC!

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