FIRST, A FEW STEPS TO TAKE It may be totally inadvisable to work out with back pain. The first step is to get professional advice from your doctor – your spine doctor, orthopedic doctor or sports medicine doctor. I am… Continue Reading
THE DUCHESS OF CAMBRIDGE Though I have never been a big fan of British royals, I was certainly enamored of Princess Diana. Recently, however, I began to notice Kate Middleton as she elegantly presided over ceremonies at Wimbledon. Kate is… Continue Reading
A RECENT VISIT By a nurse practitioner led me to think more about Vitamin D. As part of my health insurance program, a nurse comes to my home and checks out my physical and mental health. This is an annual… Continue Reading
WE NEED MORE PERSONAL TRAINERS! Personal trainers are required to: Have an understanding of human anatomy and the basics of exercise and nutrition Proficiently evaluate what a client needs Design an exercise program to meet clients’ needs Motivate clients to… Continue Reading
DON’T LET IT BE A COMPETITION The only ineffective workout is the one that isn’t done. Home workouts are great, so are gym workouts. Each has advantages. For the last 10 years, I have done my workouts at home. For… Continue Reading
MY FAVORITE STORE OF ANY KIND Dick’s Sporting Goods had a humble beginning, as a fishing tackle store in 1948. In Binghamton, New York, Richard Stack borrowed $300 from his grandmother to get things started. At this point, Dick’s Sporting… Continue Reading
IT TAKES A STRONG COMMITMENT Actually, losing weight and staying in shape are two separate but closely related goals. I can remember weighing around 235 pounds and playing tennis several times per week. My energy levels and blood pressure readings… Continue Reading
IS IT, REALLY? Absolutely! I have noticed this for years. Even when I was tired after a basketball game or tennis match, I felt comfortable and at ease. I got a “runner’s high” after a 3-mile run. I enjoyed the… Continue Reading
ANOTHER FIT CELEBRITY….. Cameron Diaz will be 50 years old this month (August 30). She has been a model, an actress, an entrepreneur and an author. Most of us know her as a glamorous actress. She wrote two books on… Continue Reading
THEY’RE FASCINATING ! When I was growing up, we had stop watches and pedometers. Later, in my 30s, I witnessed the popularity of calculators. We now have smartwatches by FitBit, Garmin, Apple and others that are so amazing that they… Continue Reading