Exercise routines and techniques

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 →

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 →

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 →