Category Archives for Fitness After 40
How to Feel Younger One Leg at a Time
It’s a simple task. But, few can do it, correctly, the first time and it took me over six months to achieve. Standing still, on one leg, for 30 seconds. You might be thinking, “Really? Took
Continue readingSpeed and Strength
I’ve noticed, recently, that I’ve slowed down a bit. I haven’t been able to work on my speed for about two years due to a couple of injuries and a few other issues. And I had to back
Continue readingThe ActiveAge Food Plate
What the heck do I eat? Bottom line, that’s what people want to know. And, it needs to be relatively simple, quick, and easy because our lives are just the opposite. Reductionism I read a
Continue readingWhy Just Running To Stay In Shape Is a Mistake
“Well, yeah I do. I get in at least three days a week of about 30 minutes of jogging and sometimes I’ll do some push ups or maybe some squats. That’s pretty good isn’t it?”
Continue readingMen: How a Fat Belly Can Mess Up Your Sex Life
For most men, their sexuality is central to their sense of who they are. It’s part of their identity. Sorry, ladies, it’s just they way we’re wired. My wife likes to say, “I
Continue readingWhy A Good Morning Exercise Can Lead To A Bad Day
There are some exercises that you just shouldn’t do but you may not know it. Health and fitness sites, magazines, trainers, maybe friends, may suggest certain things to do. And after all, it’s
Continue readingOne Simple Change in Your Exercise Routine That Melts Fat
Picture this: You are 5’6″ tall and weigh 40 pounds more than you should. You desperately need to lose weight, but every time you walk up a flight of stairs or try jogging around the block,
Continue readingCommon Target Heart Rate Calculation Could Be Off By 30 BPM
People all over the world guess every day when they calculate their target heart rate for exercise. The formula is on every stair stepper, cycle, treadmill and elliptical trainer in every home or
Continue readingHow to Increase Your Strength Without Increasing Weight
There are about as many theories on muscular strength and endurance training as there are books on Amazon. But, try looking at it through a physics lens. It’s simpler. Strength is the amount
Continue readingShould You Stretch?
Usually, you stumble onto your lack of motion. You reach for something high, just out of an easy reach and feel tightness in your shoulder; you bend down to pick something up and notice your lower
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