Category Archives for Fitness After 40
Two Exercises, No Gym Required, To Boost Longevity
As a “guru” I consider it my job to tell you things you need to know; things that can change your life or the path you’re on. You may not want to know what I have to share but
Continue readingExercise and Food – What Should You Eat and When?
“Hey, man, you don’t look so hot. You ok?” I asked Marty after we had just finished a gazillion suicide drills on the basketball court. A “suicide” is running, as fast as
Continue readingWhy Bother With Being Healthy?
I’ve spoken at two funerals. One was for my father’s passing. The other time, my words were for a friend who had died at a young age… in her early 30’s. It was along time ago but
Continue readingThe Average Unfit Man
The average man… What makes up the average man? How tall” How much does he weigh? How fit? What’s his resting heart rate? How fit are you?
Continue readingWhy Just Being Active Can Leave You Unfit
Being active is a good thing. The more active you are, the more likely you will remain active as you age. A patient of mine, a physician who loved to run, injured her knee from running too much.
Continue readingCan This Diet Lead to a Foggy Mind?
We know that what you eat plays a large role in your day to day life: energy, development of strength and stamina, and maintenance of optimal levels of body fat. But now, it seems, all that bread, pasta,
Continue readingStrong Men Live Longer
Cardio has been the centerpiece of a “healthy” lifestyle promoted by Conventional Wisdom. As long as you walk, jog, cycle, swim, or trudge on an elliptical or treadmill, etc you’re doing
Continue readingWhy Dieting To Lose Fat Is Not Enough For Women
If you want to lose fat, the battle begins in the kitchen. But the war is won by training. Post-menopausal women who use dieting to lose weight not only lose fat but also muscle and a year later, having
Continue readingFive Ways to Improve Your Balance
A common complaint I hear is “My balance is awful” or something similar. Of course, if you want something to improve – anything really – you have to work at it. But how often do
Continue readingHow to Train Like The Pros to Slow Aging
The kind of exercise you need as you age is generally just the opposite of what most people actually do. Aging is generally associated with slowing down – walking, maybe some easy running, maybe
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