THEY DIFFER IN SEVERAL WAYS Fast twitch muscle fibers: Contract rapidly and generate a lot of force in a short amount of time Fatigue quickly, which makes them suitable for short bursts of intense activity Primarily rely on anaerobic metabolism,… Continue Reading
OCTOBER 10 AND 11 These days – tomorrow (Tuesday) and then Wednesday – will represent a huge shopping event exclusively for Prime members. Today, I will list some of the bargains that are sports related. The important thing now is… Continue Reading
A PLEASANT TASK One of the duties (and privileges) of being an affiliate marketer is to pass along discounted items as I become aware of them. Sporting goods and fitness equipment are often available at attractive prices in the fall… Continue Reading
WHAT IS HIGH INTENSITY INTERVAL TRAINING? HIIT may be thought of as a series of small challenges within a workout. The idea is to push harder for a short duration – 20 seconds to a few minutes – before slowing… Continue Reading
LET’S NOT OVERLOOK STRETCHING When it comes to fitness, we immediately think of cardio or resistance workouts, running or weight lifting. We may overlook the fitness benefits of stretching. If so, this is unfortunate, since stretching offers a wide range… Continue Reading
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
THIS WILL BE A SHORT POST I have been a customer of Dick’s Sporting Goods for several decades. My selections have been: Tennis racquets and accessories – balls, grips, racquet stringing, shoes, sweat bands Golf clubs – complete sets, balls,… 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
I CAN SPEAK FOR SENIORS Many of my posts have been based on what I learned and practiced as a younger man. But a few have shown my more recent experience as an octogenarian. Senior men and women may have… 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