Imparting what I have learned
RELIEVE STRESS. IT’S SIMPLE. I have discovered that I can reduce my blood pressure significantly by slowly breathing through my nose with my mouth shut, then exhaling through my mouth. Deep breathing, down to my abdomen. Deep breathing was also… Continue Reading
I’VE DONE IT! I have lost around 60 pounds since 10 years ago and can share a few things that I did. But what I have done may not be relatable to everyone, so this post will also include general… Continue Reading
SOME STATISTICS Civic Science polls tell us that 38% of Americans rarely or never exercise at all. This is despite the constant “preaching” from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention – and many other resources – telling us that… Continue Reading
AN IDEAL HOME WORKOUT TOOL I have used a couple of Bullworker products for several years, the Steel Bow and Bow Classic. The Bullworkers appeal to me for these reasons: Their high quality The simplicity of their use My capability… Continue Reading
SOME PERSPECTIVES Personally, I have played sports or worked out for seven decades. I can’t remember a time when I was bored or disenchanted enough to stop doing either. As George Bernard Shaw said “We don’t stop playing because we… Continue Reading
BE FLEXIBLE! Fitness exercise is often a matter of working around injuries, making accommodations. When we are unable to max out a workout, we can always exercise the parts of our bodies that are in working order. We can also… Continue Reading
IT’S CONVENIENT! Some of us (myself included) like to get our workouts over before we eat breakfast in the morning. Others may want to do their workouts after a busy day at work. Still others may prefer gyms, but like… Continue Reading
WE PREFER TO BE CALLED SENIOR CITIZENS But we know we are old. No problem. Many people are denied the privilege of growing old. Even more are not able to grow old and still maintain a fitness routine. Here is… Continue Reading
BE CAREFUL I can remember the aftermath of playing a three set match in a tennis tournament, in temperatures over 100 degrees. Hydrating during the match helped, but I was feeling weak and exhausted. My fingers and toes were cramping… Continue Reading
EXERCISE IS ESSENTIAL But we need to know what exercise to do and not to do. I can speak from much experience with arthritis – in my knees, back, hips and fingers. Some forms of exercise may worsen the condition,… Continue Reading