WEIGHT TRAINING FOR MEN OVER 50
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
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BEST TRICEPS WORKOUTS AT HOME
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
SMALL SPACE EXERCISE EQUIPMENT
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
BEST FITNESS TRACKERS
KEEPING IT SIMPLE… In my view, there are two important initial steps to success in sports competitions, weight loss (or gain) plans, bodybuilding progress, improved fitness or any other worthwhile endeavor. They are: (1) Goal setting. If we have a… Continue Reading
DISCOUNTS AT DICK’S SPORTING GOODS
FIRST, A BIT OF HISTORY Dick’s Sporting Goods was established in 1948 as a fishing tackle store. Richard Stack borrowed $300 from his grandmother to get it going. The company is now the largest sporting goods retailer in the United… Continue Reading
SENIOR FITNESS WORKOUTS
LET’S DO MORE MOVING AND LESS SITTING The Center for Disease Control and Prevention has specific guidelines for those over 65 to follow: At least 150 minutes each week of moderate intensity activity – such as brisk walking Or 75… Continue Reading
BULLWORKER FITNESS
A PROUD TRADITION The Bullworker mission is to “make fitness simple and improve quality of life”. The company has been around for 60 years. My personal experience has only been a bit over 3 years, since my workout background had… Continue Reading
HOW TO GET MOTIVATED TO WORK OUT
IT’S NOT SO EASY DURING HOLIDAY SEASON But be sure to start now. Don’t wait until January1, 2023. New Year’s resolutions can be woefully ineffective. Why put off something productive to a future time? If you found a hundred dollar… Continue Reading
WORKOUT RESISTANCE BANDS
WHY USE RESISTANCE BANDS? I have used resistance bands for workouts for several decades – for several reasons: In my younger years, I wanted home workout equipment as a “Plan B” when I was unable to get to a gym… Continue Reading
SENIOR FITNESS EXERCISES
WHAT IS A SENIOR? I think of seniors as those over the age of 65. But AARP begins seeking memberships of those who reach the age of 50. 50? (I felt really young at 50). Senior citizen discounts are given… Continue Reading