DO WE NEED BOTH? Sweeping generalizations are usually not helpful. But I have noticed in my lengthy workout experience that: Some women often will concentrate on cardio and yoga, while ignoring muscle building. Some men will emphasize weight training and… Continue Reading
WE WORK OUT FOR MANY REASONS We may want to improve our athletic ability, to gain strength, to develop functional efficiency or to simply look better. Looking better is generally one of the more obvious benefits of workouts, along with… Continue Reading
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
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
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
LET’S MODERNIZE OUR WORKOUTS Fitness technology has transformed the way people track, monitor and improve their physical fitness and overall health. These devices offer a wide range of features to help us achieve our fitness goals. This will be a… Continue Reading
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
IT’S ESSENTIAL FOR OUR BODIES There are several reasons why protein plays a major role in the maintenance of our overall health and well-being. This post will list the benefits, name the best foods for protein and finish with supplements… Continue Reading
A LITTLE HISTORY I have been a satisfied customer of Dick’s Sporting Goods for several decades. As a tennis player, golfer and workout fanatic, I found Dick’s Sporting Goods to be the best source for athletic equipment. I also liked… Continue Reading
A DEFINITION AND SOME EXAMPLES Functional fitness is a training approach that focuses on improving our ability to perform everyday activities and tasks by incorporating exercises that are more like real-life movements. This is not bodybuilding for symmetry and only… Continue Reading