SIMPLE FITNESS TIPS
WE HAVE THE TIME It has always interested me to hear that we may not “have time” to do one thing or another. All of us, of course, have the identical distribution of time each day. How we prioritize our… Continue Reading
Personal experience
Imparting what I have learned
WORKING OUT AROUND INJURIES
THIS IS PERSONAL As an octogenarian, I work out every morning before breakfast – cardio and planks one day, strength building and planks the next. This is only a modification of what I have done for the past 6 plus… Continue Reading
DRINK WATER FOR FITNESS
DON’T UNDERESTIMATE WATER Water is essential for healthy weight management. Most of us recognize the importance of healthy eating and physical activity. But hydration is also a part of this process. It certainly has worked for me. And why not?… Continue Reading
HOME WORKOUTS VS. THE GYM
I CAN SPEAK FOR BOTH For over 50 years, I have done my workouts in public facilities – YMCAs, college weight rooms, Nautilus centers, bodybuilding clubs and fitness “spas”. As of now, I do my workouts at home, every morning… Continue Reading
ISOTONIC EXERCISE VS. ISOMETRIC EXERCISE
FIRST, SOME DEFINITIONS Isotonic and isometric exercise are two main types of muscle contractions. They have different effects on our muscles, as well as different benefits. ISOTONIC EXERCISE Involves the contraction and shortening of a muscle, which entails joint movement… Continue Reading
HEALTH BENEFITS OF LIFTING WEIGHTS
I HAVE ENJOYED THE BENEFITS By “lifting weights”, I mean all kinds of resistance training to build strength. This includes barbells, dumbbells, Nautilus or similar machines, bodyweight exercises, pushing or pulling Bullworkers, resistance bands and any other means to develop… Continue Reading
CHANGING OUR WORKOUT ROUTINES
DON’T BECOME STALE It’s important to stay with a fitness program. Consistency is essential to good results. But there are several important reasons to change our routines periodically. I think I knew this intuitively. Starting with barbells as heavy as… Continue Reading
WINTER FITNESS MOTIVATION
NOVEMBER IS LURKING! November, then December – and winter is here, though in North Carolina, we never know for sure. But motivation to work out and stay fit during the winter months can be challenging. The weather is colder and… Continue Reading
BULLWORKER FITNESS
INTRODUCTION AND A BIT OF HISTORY Bullworker is a brand of fitness equipment and exercise devices designed to help users build strength, tone muscles and improve overall fitness. Bullworker products offer both isometric and isotonic modes of exercise. Isometrics involve… Continue Reading
IMPACT OF PHYSICAL FITNESS ON MENTAL HEALTH
THERE ARE MANY POSITIVE IMPACTS Regular physical exercise and related activity can improve our mental well-being in the many ways shown below. Regular, consistent activity is the key. Release of endorphins. Endorphins are natural mood elevators and they are triggered… Continue Reading