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FIRST, A FEW STEPS TO TAKE It may be totally inadvisable to work out with back pain. The first step is to get professional advice from your doctor – your spine doctor, orthopedic doctor or sports medicine doctor. I am… Continue Reading
DON’T LET IT BE A COMPETITION The only ineffective workout is the one that isn’t done. Home workouts are great, so are gym workouts. Each has advantages. For the last 10 years, I have done my workouts at home. For… Continue Reading
IT TAKES A STRONG COMMITMENT Actually, losing weight and staying in shape are two separate but closely related goals. I can remember weighing around 235 pounds and playing tennis several times per week. My energy levels and blood pressure readings… Continue Reading
THEY’RE FASCINATING ! When I was growing up, we had stop watches and pedometers. Later, in my 30s, I witnessed the popularity of calculators. We now have smartwatches by FitBit, Garmin, Apple and others that are so amazing that they… Continue Reading
WHY WOULD ANYONE WORKOUT AT HOME? It seems to me that there may be 4 such circumstances: We may have a large space for equipment and prefer our own home gym Or we may be gym members who want an… Continue Reading
WHY EVEN CONSIDER THIS? I have found that some people do not like to use barbells or dumbbells. Maybe there is an intimidation factor. I can remember a time when I was bench pressing by myself in my garage at… Continue Reading
BUT WHAT IF I’M A BEGINNER? Beginners may be more dependent on established routines, which would suggest the following: Personal trainers would be helpful Group programs at public gyms are good A physical exam is a prerequisite But it is… Continue Reading
IS HE THE G.O.A.T. ? My heading may seem a bit bland, but Roger Federer represents a style of tennis. Elegance! Rafael Nadal represents athleticism. Novak Djokovic represents efficiency. So, “Roger Federer tennis” has a meaning. The greatest of all… Continue Reading
THE ESSENTIAL DIFFERENCES Isometric exercises are strength exercises where your muscles contract while held in a still position. The angle of your joints and the length of the muscle being worked do not change. The muscles or muscle groups are… Continue Reading
TRAINING FOR GOLF SKILLS There are both differences and similarities in bodybuilding for strength and symmetry vs. purposeful exercise to improve sports skills. This post will not be lengthy with text, but heavy on videos, links and equipment options. Plenty… Continue Reading