WHY? They are usually ineffective. Not the resolutions per se, but the practice of setting them to begin at a future date. Today is December 28. Start them today. Why wait until the day after New Year’s eve? Improving one’s… Continue Reading
THEY ARE VALUABLE FOR SEVERAL REASONS My personal interest is in finding an abdominal exercise that doesn’t involve my lower back. Crunches or sit-ups can be a problem for me, since I have back and hip arthritis. Standing ab workouts… Continue Reading
THERE IS A DEFINITE RELATIONSHIP Our body image is how we perceive and feel about our physical structure – our size, weight, shape and general appearance. Negative body images may develop from peer groups, our families and other social pressures.… Continue Reading
A QUICK CLARIFICATION This post does not intend to explain how to overeat during the holiday season…lol. Most of us know how to do that! My goal is to suggest ways to survive heavy eating this time of year. Dealing… Continue Reading
CATEGORY: SPORTS AND OUTDOORS Amazon is noted for having holiday special price deals across their entire range of products. As an Amazon associate, I generally place their product links within my fitness articles. I may earn from purchases made from… Continue Reading
COLD WEATHER CAN PRESENT CHALLENGES Up through college intramural activities, I looked forward to basketball season. It was lengthy and I burned as many calories as I wanted to. But I enjoyed playing and never considered it a calorie burner.… Continue Reading
HOLIDAY AND YEAR END SALES Dick’s Sporting Goods has been my preferred source for athletic equipment for several decades. I have purchased: Tennis racquets, balls and accessories Workout apparel and weights Golf clubs, ball, bags, accessories and several putters Sportswear… Continue Reading
WHY IS THIS IMPORTANT? Exercise recovery is a crucial aspect of any well rounded exercise routine. It involves activities and strategies to help the body repair and adapt after physical exercise. Adequate recovery is essential for preventing injuries, minimizing muscle… Continue Reading
YOU’RE SITTING ON IT! Our largest muscle is not the latissimus dorsi, nor is it the quadriceps. They are second and third largest. Our largest muscle is the gluteus maximus. The main function of this muscle is to extend and… Continue Reading
WE HAVE THE TIME It has always interested me to hear that we may not “have time” to do one thing or another. All of us, of course, have the identical distribution of time each day. How we prioritize our… Continue Reading