A PERSPECTIVE I like to keep my articles fresh and often apart from my own experience or observations. Today, I asked a female friend to give me the most important reasons for her interest in working out. She has a… Continue Reading
LET’S BE PERSISTENT, BUT CAREFUL An injury or weakness, whether new or ongoing, need not be the reason we stop working out for fitness. Obviously, we should be careful in our workout choices, but there are workarounds. Here are some… Continue Reading
THEY WORK FOR ME I have used Bullworker fitness tools for the last 5 years, generally 3 times per week. I am able to do challenging reps and then finish with a lengthy isometric hold. Bullworkers are designed for isometrics… Continue Reading
THERE ARE SEVERAL LEGENDS One belief is that Valentine’s Day commemorates the martyrdom of Saint Valentine, a Christian saint who lived during the Roman Empire. But who was St. Valentine? One narrative suggests that he was a priest in Rome… Continue Reading
IT’S CRUCIAL FOR SUCCESS Motivation is important if we wish to have success in any endeavor, but I believe that the formation of good habits is even more important. Motivation can vary from day to day, but good habit formation… Continue Reading
MY FAVORITE STORE I have been a customer of Dick’s Sporting Goods for several decades, through my periods of basketball, tennis, golf and workouts. These periods usually intersected with each other. I enjoyed going to the stores and looking around… Continue Reading
IT WORKS FOR ME! Looking back on six decades of workouts, I can conclude that the most effective aspect of my training has been my detailed tracking of what I have done. This has been more important to me than… Continue Reading
MAKE IT A LIFESTYLE A fitness lifestyle is much more than overhauling our bodies when we have an upcoming beach trip. Any exercise is better than none, but why not make fitness a habit? Why not eat sensibly even when… Continue Reading
THEY ARE ESSENTIAL Productive workouts embody several considerations other than progressive overload of our muscles and consistency, as important as they are. Rest and hydration are crucial factors in our workouts as well. This post will describe these fundamental aspects… Continue Reading
LIVE LONGER, BE HAPPIER! Engaging in regular exercise and maintaining healthy nutrition can contribute significantly to extending life expectancy. The National Library of Medicine tells us that physically active people may have an increased lifespan of up to 6.9 years.… Continue Reading