PERSONAL EXPERIENCE I have been shopping at Dick’s Sporting Goods for at least a couple of decades. Dick’s is my favorite for these reasons: Huge choice of products Excellent quality throughout Fair pricing Great service, including quick check – out… Continue Reading
SAD BUT TRUE I have known a few people who lost huge amounts of weight, but looked less healthy than before. Their visible skin seemed to sag and they appeared to lack vitality. They deserved enormous credit for their accomplishment.… Continue Reading
WHY NOT BEFORE? In my many years of playing tennis, I would occasionally see participants doing “cold” stretches. Static hamstring stretches, for example. I didn’t understand this and still don’t. It seems to me a better idea to jump rope,… Continue Reading
MY RECENT EXPERIENCE It is always a good idea to change a workout routine after a couple of months or so. Physical, mental and emotional burnout are lurking constantly. We need to “refresh” more often than we may think. For… Continue Reading
MY TARGET AUDIENCE Will be those people who like to exercise at home – mostly, occasionally or exclusively. More specifically, these are people who do not want large, clunky machines or other devices that turn their homes into gyms. They… Continue Reading
PERTINENT DEFINITIONS Isometric exercises are strength – training movements that do not involve joint movement. A good example would be the plank, since you are holding a position against resistance for a minute or two. Holding a push – up… Continue Reading
WHAT IS SCIATICA? First of all, unlike bats, lemurs and opossums, we humans do not sleep upside – down. We don’t do much of anything in an inverted position. At least, most of us don’t. Gravity, posture, age and prolonged… Continue Reading
I CAN SPEAK FOR SENIORS I am one. Yes, a senior who loves to stay active. George Bernard Shaw said : “We don’t stop playing because we grow old. We grow old because we stop playing”. My main issue is… Continue Reading
SOME PEOPLE DON’T LIKE TREADMILLS I understand that treadmill walking may be boring. It is true that walking outside presents the opportunity for fresh air. Walking outside is also inexpensive. We must only purchase clothing and perhaps a water container.… Continue Reading