CARDIO WITH WEIGHTS
AS A SENIOR……. I am not able to do the cardio work that I once did, at 81 years of age. My knees are bone on bone and I have back pain periodically. This eliminates running or walking, except for… Continue Reading
Personal experience
Imparting what I have learned
DICK’S SPORTING GOODS
THEIR 75th ANNIVERSARY Dick’s Sporting Goods is my favorite store, since I have always.played sports. As a customer for several decades, I am especially proud of my present status as an associate. This means I can use links to their… Continue Reading
ALL IN ONE WORKOUT EQUIPMENT
LET’S KEEP IT SIMPLE Workout equipment need not be complicated or large. Both newcomers to workout routines and those who regularly go to gyms will benefit from equipment at home. There are several relevant pieces of equipment that are in… Continue Reading
REHAB AND PHYSICAL THERAPY
IT WORKED FOR ME! About 4 months ago, I was experiencing severe nerve pain in my lower back and right upper leg. I was not able to walk farther than a few feet before I had to stop. When I… Continue Reading
SMALL SPACE EXERCISE EQUIPMENT
DO WE REALLY NEED GYMS TO EXERCISE? They are great! I have worked out in garage gyms, college weight rooms, Nautilus cubs, YMCAs and military facilities for decades. I would never dismiss the value of that experience. My most noticeable… Continue Reading
HOW TO LOSE WEIGHT AS A FOOD ADDICT
THIS IS AUTOBIOGRAPHICAL For many years, I was unable to deal with sugar, salt or fats. I was not totally in control. The more I ate of popcorn, salted nuts or ice cream, the more I seemed to want to… Continue Reading
SENIOR FITNESS WORKOUTS
LET’S DO MORE MOVING AND LESS SITTING The Center for Disease Control and Prevention has specific guidelines for those over 65 to follow: At least 150 minutes each week of moderate intensity activity – such as brisk walking Or 75… Continue Reading
HOW TO GET MOTIVATED TO WORK OUT
IT’S NOT SO EASY DURING HOLIDAY SEASON But be sure to start now. Don’t wait until January1, 2023. New Year’s resolutions can be woefully ineffective. Why put off something productive to a future time? If you found a hundred dollar… Continue Reading
SENIOR FITNESS EXERCISES
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
SMALL HOME WORKOUT EQUIPMENT
LIMITED SPACE ? This post is for those who want to work out at home, but who lack space for squat racks, Olympic barbells and other large equipment. Free space in a garage or a large unencumbered room is great,… Continue Reading