LET’S BE NUTTY!
WHY NOT? I just finished an article on the benefits of eating fruit – LET’S BE FRUITY. Personally, I eat lots of fruits and nuts, though I try to be careful with the salt content of nuts. Nuts are tasty… Continue Reading
Author: Richard
LET’S BE FRUITY!
LET ME EXPLAIN The English language is replete with slang words, some of which may be disparaging. “Fruity” was used in past times to indicate someone who was gullible, someone who was “wacko” and very often to insult a male… Continue Reading
LET’S STAY HYDRATED
IT’S ESSENTIAL FOR OUR SURVIVAL This post will address a very simple health issue – drinking water. Hydration may be far more important than many of us recognize. I am convinced that habits control our behavior – also that habits… Continue Reading
SCARLETT JOHANSSON’S FITNESS & SKIN CARE
A BRIEF INTRODUCTION Scarlett Ingrid Johansson was born in New York City on November 22, 1984. She has citizenship in the United States and Denmark. Her father was originally from Denmark. At age 9, she had minor movie roles as… Continue Reading
H.I.I.T. IS FLEXIBLE
IT’S NOT EXCLUSIVELY FOR EXPERIENCED ATHLETES High intensity interval training can apply to just about any mode of exercise and to all levels of exercise experience. Do it with bodyweight, dumbbells, resistance bands, kettlebells, jumping ropes, stationary bikes or treadmills… Continue Reading
AMAZON PRIME DAY 2024
IT’S TODAY AND TOMORROW Today begins the annual Amazon Prime Day (actually 2 days) when Prime members can benefit from special discounts throughout Amazon. First, we must join Prime. This is easy enough to do. Every time I order from… Continue Reading
EXERCISE STANDARDS IN THE U.S. & HOW WE ARE DOING
OUR GUIDELINES The Center for Disease Control gives us helpful guidelines, based on our age and other factors. Of course, some activity is better than none, but let’s have high standards. Here they are: Pre-school children (3-5 years) Physical activity… Continue Reading
CARDIO THROUGH THE YEARS
GETTING PERSONAL The American Heart Association tells us that we need at least 150 minutes (2.5 hours) of heart-pumping activity per week. They also say that only about 20% of adults and teenagers actually are doing this. This post will… Continue Reading
HOW TO CREATE A WORKOUT PLAN AT HOME
CHOOSING TO DO SO IS HALF THE BATTLE Beginning a fitness program is among the very best things we can do for our health. Physical exercise can lower the risk of serious disease. It can improve balance and coordination and… Continue Reading
SHOP DICK’S SPORTING GOODS FOR JULY 4 SPECIALS
THIS IS MY FAVORITE SOURCE FOR ATHLETIC GOODS I have been a customer of Dick’s Sporting Goods for over five decades. My favorite purchases have been: Tennis racquets, strings, shoes, accessories and balls Golf club sets, individual clubs (several putters),… Continue Reading