These six blogs were selected based on a popularity contest. That’s right, these are the homecoming queen candidates of the blog class of 2016. The blog posts with the most likes, comments, and shares from you readers earned their due spot here in this list. I’m sharing my comments below each blog and why I […]
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When you’re setting New Year’s resolutions or considering gingerly easing yourself off the couch, its not typically bone density that motivates you. In 32 years as a fitness professional and in addition to the sessions I’ve personally conducted, supervised 200,000 personal training sessions over a six year period of time, exactly twice have I had
Osteoporosis: Will You Be Too Fit to Fracture? Read More »
Have you seen a trainer who doesn’t seem to “get you?” Have you been frustrated with results, only to have someone suggest you work harder or eat less? Have you got good intentions but yet are so tired you can’t make yourself go exercise? Worse, have you changed your question from, ‘how can I lose
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Resistance training is recognized as a way to increase your lean muscle tissue and to enhance metabolism during rest. In fact, we know now that as we age maintaining lean muscle with resistance training is as if not more important than cardiovascular training. The intensity of resistance training is an important factor in whether benefits
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This round up of recent research addresses the type and timing of eating and exercise. It offers clues for the why you may not be losing weight even though you’ve personally defined “healthy food” for yourself. It also assumes, your exercise is the right type and intensity for you right now. Note: Those are two
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Got an exercise plan? A calendar showing exactly what you need to do when it’s time to exercise makes fitness so much easier. I started self-initiated exercise at 18. Now at 56 (updated post Sept, 2020) I do things quite a bit differently than I did for, well, about two and a half decades. I
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This season more than ever it’s likely you’re going to be traveling somewhere. If sitting long hours on planes, trains, and automobiles gets your back cranky or the rest of you in need of some focused movement I’ve got two solutions. This is part of a series of blogs providing you with workout solutions. You’ll
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“My biggest question is about strength training. I don’t even know where to begin.” This is one of the most common questions I’m asked. Starting weight training at 50 can significantly enhance muscle strength, improve bone density, and boost overall health, providing a valuable foundation for maintaining vitality and mobility as you age. The focus
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You can skip the reading and watch or skip the video and go right to the reading. These three commonly made mistakes could give you insight about why you might currently be “stuck” and how to tweak your program to get better results. Underestimating Protein Needs The recommendations for protein for thriving vs. for disease
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These workout cards are a gift for you today. Surprise! Enjoy. I originally shared this post prior to the crazy fun of the holidays that can sometimes derail your exercise schedule. When your intervals turn into buffet hopping and Nutcracker rehearsals, retail therapy and decorating time can get away from you. It’s potentially no less
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Shoulder
Circumference outside of both arms, at the armpit
Right Triceps
Halfway btwn shoulder & elbow, arm extended.
Hips
Find the widest point of girth at the hips
Right Thigh
Standing with weight on both legs, measure halfway between knee cap and hip flexor
Right Calf
Standing with weight on both legs, find the largest point of calf.
Chest
Measure from the rib cage just under breasts at bra line
Waist
At the belly button/umbilicus
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