Training advice
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
A NATURAL BODYBUILDER I remember a time when bodybuilders were not ingesting or injecting steroids or other muscle enhancing drugs. This was the late 1940s through the 1950s and into the 1960s. This was before the first Mr. Olympia contest… Continue Reading
A BRIEF INTRODUCTION The triceps muscle comprises roughly 2/3 of the upper arm. It runs along the humerus between the elbow and the shoulder. When we extend our forearm and straighten our elbow, the triceps is contracted. If we straighten… Continue Reading
A PROUD TRADITION The Bullworker mission is to “make fitness simple and improve quality of life”. The company has been around for 60 years. My personal experience has only been a bit over 3 years, since my workout background had… Continue Reading
WHY USE RESISTANCE BANDS? I have used resistance bands for workouts for several decades – for several reasons: In my younger years, I wanted home workout equipment as a “Plan B” when I was unable to get to a gym… Continue Reading
WHAT IS A SENIOR? I think of seniors as those over the age of 65. But AARP begins seeking memberships of those who reach the age of 50. 50? (I felt really young at 50). Senior citizen discounts are given… Continue Reading
MOTIVATION MAY COME AND GO But it is essential to a productive workout routine. We will be bolstered by the following: Weight control Better cardiovascular health and function An improved self-esteem Better overall health A more attractive physique or figure… Continue Reading
WHAT IS CROSSFIT? Crossfit is functional exercise, not bodybuilding. It is high intensity exercise. It involves aerobics, bodyweight movements and Olympic weightlifting. The goal of Crossfit is to develop: Cardiovascular / respiratory endurance Stamina Strength Flexibility Power Speed Coordination Agility… Continue Reading