Exercise tools
THEIR 75th ANNIVERSARY Dick’s Sporting Goods is my favorite store, since I have always.played sports. As a customer for several decades, I am especially proud of my present status as an associate. This means I can use links to their… Continue Reading
LET’S KEEP IT SIMPLE Workout equipment need not be complicated or large. Both newcomers to workout routines and those who regularly go to gyms will benefit from equipment at home. There are several relevant pieces of equipment that are in… Continue Reading
THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP I very recently posted an article about Steve Reeves, an iconic bodybuilder who always worked his entire body in one session three times per week. He was very successful with this training philosophy, to state the… Continue Reading
SIMPLIFY YOUR APPROACH TO FITNESS I clearly remember my first experience with weight workouts. Experienced bodybuilders were intimidating. I wanted to sneak out and try something else. At 15 years of age, I found the equipment to be complicated, though… Continue Reading
IT’S THE KEY TO ACCOMPLISHING ANYTHING! Without consistent motivation, we are likely to become stalled in any endeavor. Most of us are aware of this, and yet motivation can be difficult to attain and keep. The Mayo Clinic is a… Continue Reading
AN INTRODUCTION TRX, or Total Body Resistance Exercise, uses our bodyweight to simultaneously develop strength, balance, flexibility and core stability. Gravity is leveraged to make this happen. U.S. Navy SEAL Randy Hetrick developed the training method and essential products. He… Continue Reading
WEIGHT LOSS AND FAT LOSS There is a significant difference. Medical News Today tells us that: Fat mass is the mass of all fat molecules in our bodies Lean body mass (non-fat mass) includes our internal organs, bones, muscle and… Continue Reading
PEOPLE TELL ME AGE IS JUST A NUMBER….. I don’t believe that, but I know I can stay in shape even as I age. I have worked out (or played sports) for my entire life and still do so at… Continue Reading
A BRIEF INTRODUCTION The triceps muscle comprises roughly 2/3 of the upper arm. It runs along the humerus between the elbow and the shoulder. When we extend our forearm and straighten our elbow, the triceps is contracted. If we straighten… Continue Reading
DO WE REALLY NEED GYMS TO EXERCISE? They are great! I have worked out in garage gyms, college weight rooms, Nautilus cubs, YMCAs and military facilities for decades. I would never dismiss the value of that experience. My most noticeable… Continue Reading