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FIRST, A FEW MORE QUESTIONS Do you want to avoid long, strenuous workouts? How about avoiding crunches or other exercises that may cause pain in your lower back ? Do you also want to avoid expensive exercise equipment purchases? Are… Continue Reading
THIS IS FROM PERSONAL EXPERIENCE After working out with resistance or playing sports for more than 65 years, I have learned to appreciate the benefits of exercise – improved heart health, better sleep, increased energy, improved flexibility, greater strength, reduced… Continue Reading
FIRST, A BIT OF HISTORY Labor Day is always observed on the first Monday of September. This will be September 2 this year. It’s a celebration of workers, but it grew out of one of the most dismal chapters of… Continue Reading
HIS SUCCESS IS EXTRAORDINARY Scott Alexander Scheffler was born June 21, 1996. He played for the University of Texas golf team from 2014 to 2018, a team that won the Walker Cup in 2017. In 2020, he was the PGA… Continue Reading
IT’S NOT EXCLUSIVELY FOR EXPERIENCED ATHLETES High intensity interval training can apply to just about any mode of exercise and to all levels of exercise experience. Do it with bodyweight, dumbbells, resistance bands, kettlebells, jumping ropes, stationary bikes or treadmills… Continue Reading
IT’S TODAY AND TOMORROW Today begins the annual Amazon Prime Day (actually 2 days) when Prime members can benefit from special discounts throughout Amazon. First, we must join Prime. This is easy enough to do. Every time I order from… Continue Reading
OUR GUIDELINES The Center for Disease Control gives us helpful guidelines, based on our age and other factors. Of course, some activity is better than none, but let’s have high standards. Here they are: Pre-school children (3-5 years) Physical activity… Continue Reading
GETTING PERSONAL The American Heart Association tells us that we need at least 150 minutes (2.5 hours) of heart-pumping activity per week. They also say that only about 20% of adults and teenagers actually are doing this. This post will… Continue Reading
CHOOSING TO DO SO IS HALF THE BATTLE Beginning a fitness program is among the very best things we can do for our health. Physical exercise can lower the risk of serious disease. It can improve balance and coordination and… Continue Reading
THIS IS MY FAVORITE SOURCE FOR ATHLETIC GOODS I have been a customer of Dick’s Sporting Goods for over five decades. My favorite purchases have been: Tennis racquets, strings, shoes, accessories and balls Golf club sets, individual clubs (several putters),… Continue Reading