270821 Sit to Stand Training to Help Achieve Lift Off

270821 Sit to Stand Training to Help Achieve Lift Off The following is reprinted with the permission of these wonderful and dedicated fitness for the elderly professionals. I might also add there will be many more to follow in this blog. By Mary Ann Wilson, RN The simple act of moving from a seated position … Continue reading 270821 Sit to Stand Training to Help Achieve Lift Off →

220821 A short plug for my favorite girl-our daughter Arica

This type of hair styling takes a lot of practice to be this professional coloring your hair.

200821 Adaptation by Daniel Pare, strength coach

Years ago, I used to work in a commercial gym. In that gym, there was a machine, and an older person was doing bench press in a Universal station. The stack is behind the bench and the handle is shaped like a T. I am looking at this person setting up to do bench-press. She positioned herself and started to bench-press.

150821 The upper back-barbell, dumbbell rows and tube rows

The upper back-barbell, dumbbell rows and tube rows Rows The barbell, dumbbell, and tube rows Each of these rows start out by taking a weight with a closed pronated hand position wider than shoulder width.Begin the movement by lifting the bar/dumbbell, elastic tubeing from the floor using good form and leg power. Use your legs … Continue reading 150821 The upper back-barbell, dumbbell rows and tube rows →

130821 Adaptation by Daniel Pare, strength coach part 2 of 3

When a new client starts doing the squat or the deadlift, I leave them to get into position on their own. I used to guide them with positioning, but I do not anymore. Why am I doing that?

080821 Single leg calf stretch

Stand up right, next to a door frame or a piece of equipment such as seen in the picture above. Notice how I'm leaning forward, in a straight line with my body. My left leg is positioned about a foot and a half behind the right foot. Once in this position lean further forward but … Continue reading 080821 Single leg calf stretch →

060821 Adaptation by Daniel Pare, strength coach part 1 of 3

What is adaption and how should you incorporate it into your strength training program?

010821 Modified floor pushups

Modified floor pushups If you were successful doing your pushups on the stair steps for your height, then follow the schedule here which now commences on the floor. Begin by using your knees as the pivot point rather than your toes. Keep your back flat with neither a sag nor an upward arch. The farther … Continue reading 010821 Modified floor pushups →