TELOMERE UPDATE Welcome to April. I hope the weather in your area is giving thoughts to Spring. I abandoned spring cleaning a long time ago. If you go through your whole home doing deep cleaning then Summer comes along and doors and windows are open and in comes the dirt and dust all over again. […]
I have written about several senior athletes in the past. Just recently Robert Marchand, from France, was on the news having set a world record in the 105-plus age category completing a 14.010 (22.247) mile biking event. He did this in one hour. Nearly a century ago, Robert was told by a coach that […]
On average most people who over indulge over the holidays weight gain can amount to around 2-3 pounds. Here in the U.S. this is from Thanksgiving through New Year’s Day. It doesn’t sound like a lot. Perhaps others gain more. But if you don’t lose it by spring it can hang around and add more […]
Shirley Webb, 78, can deadlift 225 pounds! And she achieved this in just six months! Shirley was featured on the news recently. Two years ago the main form of physical activity came from one chore. That being mowing the lawn and nothing else! Very typical of non-exercising adults, if she was on the floor […]
Whole body vibration (WBV) exercise involves standing (or doing movements such as squats) on a vibrational platform. These machines have been promoted heavily at various fitness conventions that I have attended. For the most part, it is a passive exercise that involves no running, lifting or sweating. All the benefits come (supposedly) come from doing […]
Our bodies have a mind of their own! Our brains tend to like convenience and comfort. However, if you are trying to make progress in your aerobic plan then understanding what the target heart rate really means and how do we know if we are in it would be important. If we continue to just […]
Written by Gail Sas When you first start an exercise program, the scale may feel like your best friend. Most people find their biggest successes in terms of pounds lost. This happens during the first few weeks of any new exercise regimen. However, body weight (the sum total of our body’s contents), can fluctuate based […]
Jumping on a mini trampoline (also called rebounding) is a low-impact cardio workout that improves muscle tone and balance while torching 160 calories per 30 minutes of bouncing, fitness experts say. Basic Trampoline Bounce routines as follows: 1. Stand on the mini trampoline with your feet about 6 inches apart.2. […]
Concept of certain illnesses or disorders are often thought to be age related. Not true! Every age range can develop disorders of every kind!Stroke is one of those disorders that are turning up in younger people more frequently. Stroke is the fourth leading cause of death in the United States and a leading cause of […]
Image Courtesy: Walter Groesel Once again a report surfaced that put terror in many people’s thinking. This time it is calcium supplementation. A recent meta-analysis study suggests that calcium supplements can increase the risk for myocardial infarction. I have read three reviews evaluating the studies. One says that “vitamin D supplements at a dose of approximately […]
