Training advice
THIS WILL BE A VERY SHORT POST But I believe it is an important one. Kegel exercises are beneficial for health of the bladder, bowels, sexual function and prostate. The reasons that this will be short are: The subject matter… Continue Reading
THE BIGGER PART OF OUR UPPER ARMS Our triceps muscle supplies around 55% of the size of our upper arms. The biceps muscle, often used for iconic flexing, comprises roughly 30% of our upper arm mass and the brachialis generally… Continue Reading
AN IDEAL HOME WORKOUT TOOL I have used a couple of Bullworker products for several years, the Steel Bow and Bow Classic. The Bullworkers appeal to me for these reasons: Their high quality The simplicity of their use My capability… Continue Reading
THE BENEFITS I have used resistance bands in my workouts, primarily as I have aged. It helps me to use them occasionally in lieu of dumbbells. When I was younger, my preference was barbells at home or weight machines at… Continue Reading
WE PREFER TO BE CALLED SENIOR CITIZENS But we know we are old. No problem. Many people are denied the privilege of growing old. Even more are not able to grow old and still maintain a fitness routine. Here is… Continue Reading
“TAKE CARE OF YOUR FEET……… and your feet will take care of you”. This mantra is well worth acknowledging and repeating. Our feet give us the only contact to the ground we walk on and our support for an upright… Continue Reading
SHE’S A SUPERSTAR…. Sofia Vergara needs little introduction. She’s an accomplished actress and model, born in Colombia and now an American citizen. She was discovered by a photographer while walking on a beach in Colombia at age 17. Perhaps unknown… Continue Reading
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS? Resistance bands have been accepted tools for home workouts for many years. There are definite benefits: StrengthandConditioningResearch.com tells us that their effect on our muscles is similar to that of free weights and yet the amount… Continue Reading
YES, BUT DO DYNAMIC STRETCHING Dynamic stretching is done to prepare your body for an activity or sport. These stretches improve flexibility and range of motion while reducing stiffness before exercise begins. This is warming up. Examples are jumping jacks,… Continue Reading
THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP I very recently posted an article about Steve Reeves, an iconic bodybuilder who always worked his entire body in one session three times per week. He was very successful with this training philosophy, to state the… Continue Reading