Imparting what I have learned
MY BACKGROUND I am 5’10″tall, weigh 180 and don’t want to go below 175. In the not too distant past (4 years ago), I weighed 225-230. Before then, I weighed 240 and upward, but often didn’t choose to weigh myself.… 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
MY QUEST As a senior workout fanatic, I am confronted with physical stumbling blocks more often than not, or so it seems. Here are some of my current issues: Damaged knees Arthritic back Rotator cuff impairment This places limitations on… Continue Reading
A PERSONAL ANECDOTE My experience has shown me that I can only stick to a workout program if I closely monitor what I am doing on a daily basis. For me, this entails entering information so that I can track… Continue Reading
MY LONG AND ARDUOUS JOURNEY I have had a somewhat turbulent relationship with food for a good part of my life. With better eating control for several years now, I can look back with equal parts humor, shame and satisfaction.… Continue Reading
BEFORE CHECKING MY BLOOD PRESSURE AND PULSE Every morning, I start the day by making a record of my resting blood pressure and heart rate. I have found that taking a few deep breaths first has an impact on the… Continue Reading
SOME DIFFERENTIATIONS Assessing the status of our bodies can have different meanings to several categories of people, such as: Bodybuilders, either professionals or amateur contest entrants. They may work out for several hours per day and eat with extreme care.… Continue Reading
WHAT ARE WE DOING CURRENTLY? In a period of medical and financial crisis, we may be finding hours and hours of unscheduled time. I see social media posts that bemoan weight gain. There seems to be an inference that we… Continue Reading
AM I DEPARTING FROM MY NICHE TOPICS? Perhaps somewhat, but let me state my case for why I consider this very relevant. This is very personal. For the last several weeks, I have had very little energy for my daily… Continue Reading