A LITTLE BACKGROUND The American Council on Exercise provides study programs and certifications for physical fitness professionals or those who aspire to the same. Career paths include the following: Personal trainer Group fitness instructor Health coach Medical exercise specialist Speaking… Continue Reading
WHAT IS A SENIOR? I think of seniors as those over the age of 65. But AARP begins seeking memberships of those who reach the age of 50. 50? (I felt really young at 50). Senior citizen discounts are given… Continue Reading
THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP POST Just yesterday, I did a post on hand held massage tools. This reminded me of the foot massager I have had for about 30 years – and the delightful relaxation I get from its use.… Continue Reading
A NICE ALTERNATIVE We aren’t always able to take advantage of the healing benefits of a professional massage. Quite a few of us may need massage more often than we can set up an appointment ….and professional massages are not… Continue Reading
MOTIVATION MAY COME AND GO But it is essential to a productive workout routine. We will be bolstered by the following: Weight control Better cardiovascular health and function An improved self-esteem Better overall health A more attractive physique or figure… Continue Reading
LIMITED SPACE ? This post is for those who want to work out at home, but who lack space for squat racks, Olympic barbells and other large equipment. Free space in a garage or a large unencumbered room is great,… Continue Reading
WHAT IS CROSSFIT? Crossfit is functional exercise, not bodybuilding. It is high intensity exercise. It involves aerobics, bodyweight movements and Olympic weightlifting. The goal of Crossfit is to develop: Cardiovascular / respiratory endurance Stamina Strength Flexibility Power Speed Coordination Agility… Continue Reading
FIRST, A DEFINITION Isometric (equal length) exercise is a form of workout involving the static contraction of a muscle without any movement in the angle of the joint. The working muscles do not change length as tension is applied. An… Continue Reading
THIS WILL BE A BRIEF FOLLOW-UP My most recent post was an “introduction” to Tia-Claire Toomey, the winner of the last six Crossfit games. She is called the fittest woman on earth, even the fittest woman the earth has ever… Continue Reading
MEET TIA-CLAIRE TOOMEY Tia-Claire Toomey is not only considered the fittest woman on earth, but the “fittest woman the earth has ever seen”. And unquestionably so. First of all, the Crossfit Games event is an annual competition consisting of metabolic… Continue Reading