WE NEED MORE PERSONAL TRAINERS! Personal trainers are required to: Have an understanding of human anatomy and the basics of exercise and nutrition Proficiently evaluate what a client needs Design an exercise program to meet clients’ needs Motivate clients to… Continue Reading
DON’T LET IT BE A COMPETITION The only ineffective workout is the one that isn’t done. Home workouts are great, so are gym workouts. Each has advantages. For the last 10 years, I have done my workouts at home. For… Continue Reading
MY FAVORITE STORE OF ANY KIND Dick’s Sporting Goods had a humble beginning, as a fishing tackle store in 1948. In Binghamton, New York, Richard Stack borrowed $300 from his grandmother to get things started. At this point, Dick’s Sporting… Continue Reading
IT TAKES A STRONG COMMITMENT Actually, losing weight and staying in shape are two separate but closely related goals. I can remember weighing around 235 pounds and playing tennis several times per week. My energy levels and blood pressure readings… Continue Reading
IS IT, REALLY? Absolutely! I have noticed this for years. Even when I was tired after a basketball game or tennis match, I felt comfortable and at ease. I got a “runner’s high” after a 3-mile run. I enjoyed the… Continue Reading
ANOTHER FIT CELEBRITY….. Cameron Diaz will be 50 years old this month (August 30). She has been a model, an actress, an entrepreneur and an author. Most of us know her as a glamorous actress. She wrote two books on… Continue Reading
THEY’RE FASCINATING ! When I was growing up, we had stop watches and pedometers. Later, in my 30s, I witnessed the popularity of calculators. We now have smartwatches by FitBit, Garmin, Apple and others that are so amazing that they… Continue Reading
WHY WOULD ANYONE WORKOUT AT HOME? It seems to me that there may be 4 such circumstances: We may have a large space for equipment and prefer our own home gym Or we may be gym members who want an… Continue Reading
WHY EVEN CONSIDER THIS? I have found that some people do not like to use barbells or dumbbells. Maybe there is an intimidation factor. I can remember a time when I was bench pressing by myself in my garage at… Continue Reading
BUT WHAT IF I’M A BEGINNER? Beginners may be more dependent on established routines, which would suggest the following: Personal trainers would be helpful Group programs at public gyms are good A physical exam is a prerequisite But it is… Continue Reading