FIRST, A DEFINITION Isometric (equal length) exercise is a form of workout involving the static contraction of a muscle without any movement in the angle of the joint. The working muscles do not change length as tension is applied. An… Continue Reading
THIS WILL BE A BRIEF FOLLOW-UP My most recent post was an “introduction” to Tia-Claire Toomey, the winner of the last six Crossfit games. She is called the fittest woman on earth, even the fittest woman the earth has ever… Continue Reading
MEET TIA-CLAIRE TOOMEY Tia-Claire Toomey is not only considered the fittest woman on earth, but the “fittest woman the earth has ever seen”. And unquestionably so. First of all, the Crossfit Games event is an annual competition consisting of metabolic… Continue Reading
THE BASICS First of all, I will be using the word “diet” as an eating regimen, not as a restriction of food. Intermittent fasting is about when we eat, not what we eat. We will, however, lose weight by intermittent… Continue Reading
MY INVOLVEMENT I must admit – I am never sure that I get the nutrition I need through the foods I eat. Do I get the workout benefits I seek? Yes, I am much more sure of that. Counting calories?… Continue Reading
FIRST, A FEW STEPS TO TAKE It may be totally inadvisable to work out with back pain. The first step is to get professional advice from your doctor – your spine doctor, orthopedic doctor or sports medicine doctor. I am… Continue Reading
THE DUCHESS OF CAMBRIDGE Though I have never been a big fan of British royals, I was certainly enamored of Princess Diana. Recently, however, I began to notice Kate Middleton as she elegantly presided over ceremonies at Wimbledon. Kate is… Continue Reading
A RECENT VISIT By a nurse practitioner led me to think more about Vitamin D. As part of my health insurance program, a nurse comes to my home and checks out my physical and mental health. This is an annual… Continue Reading
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