WHY NOT BEFORE? In my many years of playing tennis, I would occasionally see participants doing “cold” stretches. Static hamstring stretches, for example. I didn’t understand this and still don’t. It seems to me a better idea to jump rope,… Continue Reading
MY RECENT EXPERIENCE It is always a good idea to change a workout routine after a couple of months or so. Physical, mental and emotional burnout are lurking constantly. We need to “refresh” more often than we may think. For… Continue Reading
MY TARGET AUDIENCE Will be those people who like to exercise at home – mostly, occasionally or exclusively. More specifically, these are people who do not want large, clunky machines or other devices that turn their homes into gyms. They… Continue Reading
PERTINENT DEFINITIONS Isometric exercises are strength – training movements that do not involve joint movement. A good example would be the plank, since you are holding a position against resistance for a minute or two. Holding a push – up… Continue Reading
WHAT IS SCIATICA? First of all, unlike bats, lemurs and opossums, we humans do not sleep upside – down. We don’t do much of anything in an inverted position. At least, most of us don’t. Gravity, posture, age and prolonged… Continue Reading
I CAN SPEAK FOR SENIORS I am one. Yes, a senior who loves to stay active. George Bernard Shaw said : “We don’t stop playing because we grow old. We grow old because we stop playing”. My main issue is… Continue Reading
SOME PEOPLE DON’T LIKE TREADMILLS I understand that treadmill walking may be boring. It is true that walking outside presents the opportunity for fresh air. Walking outside is also inexpensive. We must only purchase clothing and perhaps a water container.… Continue Reading
ROUTINES? Aren’t push – ups those things that we do 10 – 20 of before we start our day? Or move on to the rest of our workout? Or go take a shower? The SEAL push – up challenge sounds… Continue Reading
PERSONAL EXPERIENCE This topic takes me on a wistful and sometimes regretful journey to memories of past years. How did I make it through? Cigarette smoking would improve my digestion. I should only sip water and take salt pills during… Continue Reading
TARGET AUDIENCE This routine is for those who may have little time allocated to their workout, but who see the importance of continued exercise at home. It would also fit the needs of those who have not purchased home exercise… Continue Reading