Training advice
REFLECTIONS After 5 decades of working out, I have used many modalities and attended many exercise “venues”. It has been interesting to speak with other fitness advocates and to learn from their experiences. It has also been instructive to speak… Continue Reading
A COUPLE OF DEFINITIONS An isometric exercise is one in which force is generated without any joint movement or change in muscle length while that muscle is under tension. An isotonic exercise involves the joint moving and the muscle shortening… Continue Reading
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FIRST, A FEW GUIDELINES We become stronger by breaking down muscle tissue as we work out But growth only occurs as we later rest Too little recovery time or lack of sleep will inhibit strength gains Resting between hard sets… Continue Reading
A BRIEF REVIEW This is a follow-up to my post of a few days ago, seen here. My intention was to provide information and inspiration to those who would be interested in home workouts while self- quarantined. This seems especially… Continue Reading
CARPE DIEM In this interim of social separation and self – quarantining, we are confronted with fewer lifestyle choices. We may: Learn a new language Take an Online course Continue our jobs Online, if we are able to Read mystery… Continue Reading
PERSONAL REFLECTIONS In central North Carolina, outdoor tennis may be played most of the year, maybe for 9 -10 months. Maybe more often if we dress warmly. And we have many indoor facilities. One problem is that we never know… Continue Reading
WHY SHOULD YOU CONSIDER SPECIALIZATION? It is quite easy to recommend a beginning workout program for someone who seeks general fitness and body sculpting, after we determine that person’s goals. 5 or 6 basic movements may be recommended, along with… Continue Reading
REASON FOR ALARM Peter Paul Rubens lived in the 16th century, at a time when a fleshy body was considered desirable. It indicated sufficient means to purchase lots of food. I was in Asia in the mid to late 1960s… Continue Reading
YES, SPOT REDUCTION IS A FALLACY We cannot do specific exercise for one body part and expect to see that body part become muscular and shred underlying fat. For example, we can not do crunches or sit – ups and… Continue Reading