Exercise tools
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
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
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
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
THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP POST Just yesterday, I did a post on hand held massage tools. This reminded me of the foot massager I have had for about 30 years – and the delightful relaxation I get from its use.… Continue Reading
A NICE ALTERNATIVE We aren’t always able to take advantage of the healing benefits of a professional massage. Quite a few of us may need massage more often than we can set up an appointment ….and professional massages are not… Continue Reading
MOTIVATION MAY COME AND GO But it is essential to a productive workout routine. We will be bolstered by the following: Weight control Better cardiovascular health and function An improved self-esteem Better overall health A more attractive physique or figure… Continue Reading
LIMITED SPACE ? This post is for those who want to work out at home, but who lack space for squat racks, Olympic barbells and other large equipment. Free space in a garage or a large unencumbered room is great,… Continue Reading
WHAT IS CROSSFIT? Crossfit is functional exercise, not bodybuilding. It is high intensity exercise. It involves aerobics, bodyweight movements and Olympic weightlifting. The goal of Crossfit is to develop: Cardiovascular / respiratory endurance Stamina Strength Flexibility Power Speed Coordination Agility… Continue Reading
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