Category Archives for Fitness After 40
5 Steps To A More Comfortable And Enjoyable Golf Game
“Well, I see that a three year layoff hasn’t hurt your swing much”, said Ellen. We were on the practice range at Avery Ranch Golf Club on a warm, sunny afternoon a couple of months ago. It
Continue readingHow to Increase Your Running Speed Without Running
Speed is one of the elements of youthfulness and even though we all slow down as we age, keeping your speed up will help you not only sprint out of the way of a derelict driver but also will help you
Continue readingEleven Pros and Cons of Weightlifting Machines
Whether you should train using an exercise machine, such as a leg press, or use free weights or bodyweight is an ongoing debate within the trainer /coaching world. if you’re not a trainer
Continue readingConventional Wisdom: Women Over 50 Stop Caring About How They Look
“We know very little about how women aged 50 and above feel about their bodies. An unfortunate assumption is that they ‘grow out of’ body dissatisfaction and eating disorders, but no one
Continue readingIs Running A Good Choice For You?
It’s easy enough. A pair of running shoes, some shorts, a loose fitting shirt and out the door you go on your way to a healthier, younger you. A lot of people run. They use running to cope with stress,
Continue readingThree Reasons I Like Elliptical Machines, Two Reasons I Don’t, and How I Use Them
I’m not a fan of “chronic cardio” – the endless running on a treadmill or cycling or stair climbing done under the illusion that it’s the best, and in some people’s
Continue readingCardio is No Longer King
Cardio is the King of the Fitness Jungle. Rows and rows of cardio machines – ellipticals, treadmills, bikes, stair steppers, have a huge foot print in commerical gyms. Spin classes, Step Aerobics,
Continue readingThree Exercises You Would Never Think Of For A Flatter Belly
Each year, millions of Americans all get excited about the same time and about the same thing: working out to re-shape their bodies; to look better; to have a flatter belly. So, they join a gym and hit
Continue readingDeconstructing The Robert Downey Jr. Avengers and Iron Man Workout
Have you seen pictures of Robert Downey Jr lately? The guy is solid. Like Bruce Lee solid. Just a really dense, muscular build and the few clips I’ve seen of him in his upcoming film “The Avengers”,
Continue readingHow to Boost Your Leg Strength in 10 Minutes
Who doesn’t need stronger legs? For you and me, leg strength is one of the things you must have if you want an active, vibrant life. Without adequate leg strength, your joints suffer, your
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