FIRST, AN EXPLANATION The lower abdominal area is not a distinct muscle group. The “lower abs” are part of the rectus abdominis, which runs from the rib cage to the pelvis. But there are certain movements that will activate that… Continue Reading
A PERSONAL ANECDOTE A few days ago, I woke up with low energy and the beginnings of a summer cold. My practice had been to do a 30-minute workout every morning before breakfast. But I had no interest in dealing… Continue Reading
AN INTRODUCTION Dame Helen Mirren is an honored British actress who became an American citizen in 2017. She will be 76 years of age next month. She was invited to join the Royal Shakespeare Company in her younger years and… Continue Reading
NO MENTAL DERANGEMENT HERE…. I only wanted a provocative headline. This will be a short post and I like to point out healthy anecdotes that I sometimes stumble onto. A couple of days ago, I found myself overeating as I… Continue Reading
ESTABLISHING PRIORITIES To state the obvious, we are different from others physiologically. Also, we become different versions of ourselves from time to time. For our workouts to be most effective, it is important that we assess our needs and pay… Continue Reading
MY IMPRESSIONS OF PHIL MICKELSON I have been watching Phil play golf for what must be 30 years. It has been a genuine pleasure. Phil and Tiger Woods have been dominant for most of this time, Phil being generally in… Continue Reading
MY OBSERVATIONS In my workout career of over 60 years, I have often exercised alongside women. This was usually at co-ed public facilities. I have often discussed fitness topics with females and have been able to learn much in this… Continue Reading
PERSONAL ANECDOTE I recently found that I had become somewhat bored with my workout routine. At best, beginning every day with physical exertion had been challenging, but I had always been able to keep a positive mindset. My results had… Continue Reading
WAKE FOREST UNIVERSITY STUDY Wake Forest is my alma mater. Therefore, I pay attention to studies that emerge from this private liberal arts institution. A study by Health and Exercise Science professor Kristen Beavers was published in the November 2017… Continue Reading
GENERAL BENEFITS OF EXERCISE Choosing a lifestyle of fitness – or not – seems to me a far more significant decision than choosing a venue. This article will first speak of the benefits of any exercise program. Then I will… Continue Reading