Training advice
WHY IS THIS IMPORTANT? I believe that George Bernard Shaw said it best, “We don’t stop playing because we grow old. We grow old because we stop playing”. My personal workouts have not changed appreciably in about 20 years, though… Continue Reading
LOTS OF CONTROVERSY When I began “pumping iron” at age 18, the best advice I got was to do 3 sets each of about 5-6 different exercise movements. This program worked best for me. I had experimented with more sets… Continue Reading
FIRST, AN EXPLANATION The lower abdominal area is not a distinct muscle group. The “lower abs” are part of the rectus abdominis, which runs from the rib cage to the pelvis. But there are certain movements that will activate that… Continue Reading
ESTABLISHING PRIORITIES To state the obvious, we are different from others physiologically. Also, we become different versions of ourselves from time to time. For our workouts to be most effective, it is important that we assess our needs and pay… Continue Reading
MY OBSERVATIONS In my workout career of over 60 years, I have often exercised alongside women. This was usually at co-ed public facilities. I have often discussed fitness topics with females and have been able to learn much in this… Continue Reading
PERSONAL ANECDOTE I recently found that I had become somewhat bored with my workout routine. At best, beginning every day with physical exertion had been challenging, but I had always been able to keep a positive mindset. My results had… Continue Reading
WAKE FOREST UNIVERSITY STUDY Wake Forest is my alma mater. Therefore, I pay attention to studies that emerge from this private liberal arts institution. A study by Health and Exercise Science professor Kristen Beavers was published in the November 2017… Continue Reading
GENERAL BENEFITS OF EXERCISE Choosing a lifestyle of fitness – or not – seems to me a far more significant decision than choosing a venue. This article will first speak of the benefits of any exercise program. Then I will… Continue Reading
DO I QUALIFY TO SPEAK ABOUT THIS? Yes, I am nearing my octogenarian years, after a lifetime of competitive sports and workouts. Adaptation for me has been a constant in recent years. Up to about a week ago, I was… Continue Reading
PLANNING CAREFULLY As a senior fitness advocate, let me state the obvious. Our workout capabilities and needs change as we age. For example, here is my situation: I am limited by very little cartilage left in my knees and an… Continue Reading