Exercise tools
THE MARKET IS GROWING In a recent Google alert, ResearchAndMarkets.com tells us that the global market for home gym workout equipment was $13.81 billion in 2021 and is expected to reach $15.13 billion in 2022. Further expectations are that the… Continue Reading
WHAT IS AMAZON PRIME DAY? This is Amazon’s way of showing appreciation for Prime members. Amazon Prime is a service whereby free shipping and other benefits are given to customers who are on a subscription with Amazon. These benefits include… Continue Reading
LET’S GET STARTED Those of us who have worked out for many years before becoming seniors will be able to move seamlessly into our senior fitness exercises. We may need to reduce the amount of resistance or otherwise adapt to… Continue Reading
IT WORKS FOR ME At this point in my workout career, I have come to prefer doing quick exercise routines at home before breakfast. Gym workouts were very productive in the past – and I still recommend them – but… Continue Reading
I USE THESE PRODUCTS I often speak of workout products that I have used or have seen being used. But my most credible reviews are based on items that I own and use daily or several times each week. Bullworker… Continue Reading
ACCESSORIES? Yes, barbells, dumbbells and treadmills are well known workout implements. The goal of this post is to point out other items that may present different challenges or may increase the enjoyment of our workouts. I am conflating enjoyment with… Continue Reading
I CAN SPEAK TO THIS ISSUE I am not a young or middle-aged fitness advocate, preparing for life as a senior. I am already there! It’s not a curse, it’s even comfortable at times, especially upon reflection that not everyone… Continue Reading
BY WAY OF EXPLANATION…. My workout experience includes several decades of gym training – college weight rooms, YMCAs, bodybuilding gyms, Nautilus clubs and my garage gym with barbells, a bench and squat rack. My goals were to develop a balanced… Continue Reading
DID I UNDERESTIMATE LEG ELEVATION? I have had an inversion table for a couple of decades and have become quite aware of the healing benefits of suspending myself upside down. I loved zero gravity! But I was not really aware… Continue Reading
WHY NOT? In a recent article, I mentioned that supermodel and fitness advocate Heidi Klum was a big fan of trampoline exercising. She even has a trampoline in her back yard, for use by her children and herself. Here is… Continue Reading