Training advice
BE CAREFUL IN JULY In North Carolina, we are generally excited when Spring appears, whether it be in late February or sometime in May. Tennis players and golfers are especially anxious to go outside and enjoy cool, crisp weather as… Continue Reading
IS THERE ANY REAL DIFFERENCE? In my experience, heavy free weight training seemed to be the jurisdiction of males only. Nautilus or similar workouts were done by both wherever I went. Women seemed to favor high reps with lighter weight,… Continue Reading
DON’T INVITE INJURY Muscles grow by hypertrophy, as the muscle fibers increase in size. Exercise, especially resistance training, creates microscopic tears in the muscle fibers. This damage brings about the release of anabolic hormones, like testosterone and growth hormone, to… Continue Reading
JUST PASSING ON PERSONAL EXPERIENCE By way of introduction, I am a senior male with several decades of sports and workouts in my past. As of now, I do a workout at home every morning before breakfast. This is from… Continue Reading
SPECIFICALLY TENNIS, GOLF AND BASEBALL March is here and we see signs of Spring weather, though intermingled with the remnants of winter here in North Carolina. Spring has always been my favorite season, though Fall is a close second. I… Continue Reading
FIRST, THE OBVIOUS BENEFITS Many of us work out or play sports to be better able to manage our weight. We can prevent weight gain or keep off excess weight by physical activity. The more intense the activity, the more… Continue Reading
TRY TO AVOID INJURIES Common exercise injuries include the following: Muscle strains – when muscle fibers are torn or overstretched, as in lower back Sprains – injuries to ligaments Tendonitis – inflammation of a tendon, often caused by repetitive motions… Continue Reading
DR. ARNOLD KEGEL Dr. Arnold Henry Kegel (pronounced KAY – gl) lived from 1894 to 1972. He worked and did research in the field of gynecology in the United States. He was one of the first doctors to advance the… Continue Reading
SHE’S AN AMATEUR ATHLETE Alica is a German sprinter and hurdler who has become well known for her stunning appearance and hard training. She was part of the German 4X400 relay team in the 2024 World Athletics Championships and the… Continue Reading
IT CAN BE CHALLENGING Colder temperatures, slippery conditions and fewer daylight hours can make it more difficult to stay active in winter months. Growing up, I was always playing basketball during the winter and was even more active than usual.… Continue Reading