Imparting what I have learned
FIRST, THE OBVIOUS BENEFITS Many of us work out or play sports to be better able to manage our weight. We can prevent weight gain or keep off excess weight by physical activity. The more intense the activity, the more… Continue Reading
TRY TO AVOID INJURIES Common exercise injuries include the following: Muscle strains – when muscle fibers are torn or overstretched, as in lower back Sprains – injuries to ligaments Tendonitis – inflammation of a tendon, often caused by repetitive motions… Continue Reading
YES, IN NORTH CAR0LINA! But not always. North Carolina weather can be strange. As a tennis player, I could expect to play outdoors in February consistently in some years, never at other times and usually intermittently. February was often the… Continue Reading
DR. ARNOLD KEGEL Dr. Arnold Henry Kegel (pronounced KAY – gl) lived from 1894 to 1972. He worked and did research in the field of gynecology in the United States. He was one of the first doctors to advance the… Continue Reading
BULLWORKER HAS WINTER SPECIALS Bullworker Fitness tools have been mainstays for my home workouts for 6 years. The company has now begun to offer substantial savings on their products. This post will present their winter specials and why I use… Continue Reading
START NOW! This will be a follow-up to an earlier post. from December 29, 2023, entitled “FORGET ABOUT NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTIONS”. Maybe I’ve softened my attitude about resolutions based on one time of the year. After all, December 31, 2024… Continue Reading
IT CAN BE CHALLENGING Colder temperatures, slippery conditions and fewer daylight hours can make it more difficult to stay active in winter months. Growing up, I was always playing basketball during the winter and was even more active than usual.… Continue Reading
BULLWORKERS AREN’T CHEAP Bullworkers are high quality workout tools that give us the option of isotonic or isometric modes of workout reps. We may also choose to do both, with an isometric hold at the beginning or ending of a… Continue Reading
LET’S AGE WITH CARE We are creatures of habit. We do things automatically. Not a lot of thinking may be required. But we must be careful to develop postive, healthy habits. Bad habits are just as automatic. See my prior… Continue Reading
THE WEATHER IS REFRESHING! We can go outside and enjoy crisp, beautiful weather. Leaves are more colorful and there is no sweltering heat. Of course, I speak only for North Carolina, where we have 4 separate seasons. As a tennis… Continue Reading