Category: Fitness

This chapter starts it all out. From this point on you will be discovering why it is important to get into good physical shape and then maintain this condition.
Everyone knows, or should know by now, the valuable benefits of a healthier lifestyle. If you believe what Mark Twain said about exercise, then you are reading the wrong book. He said; to paraphrase, that when the urge to exercise hits him he lays down until it passes. There is a time to rest but there is also a time to hit it hard in the gym or outdoors.

111220 Starting out with a sensible training program

A sensible training program not only includes resistance exercise but also aerobic endurance, balance, fall prevention, and flexibility components as well. However, sometimes these programs must be modified to meet the physical needs of the person. Each of us is unique with the physical limitations we are dealing with as we age.

021120 4 Tips for Older Adults to Stay Motivated to Exercise

4 Tips for Older Adults to Stay Motivated to Exercise From: https://www.nia.nih.gov/health/staying-motivated-exercise-tips-older-adults?utm_source=nia-mailchimp&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=exercise-20200923&utm_source=NIA+Main&utm_campaign=03a234f8e6-fitness-motivating-20200923&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_ffe42fdac3-03a234f8e6-18456407#motivated Physical activity is a great way for older adults to gain substantial health benefits and maintain independence. Try to make exercise a priority. Remember that being active is one of the most important things you can do each day to maintain and improve health. … Continue reading 021120 4 Tips for Older Adults to Stay Motivated to Exercise →

270520 Strength training for the 60 plus by Daniel Pare Part 3

270520 Strength training for the 60 plus by Daniel Pare Hello everyone, today we are going to talk about strength training for the 60 plus years of age. First of all it is never too late to get started.  Some of us have been working out for years/decades and some of us are just getting … Continue reading 270520 Strength training for the 60 plus by Daniel Pare Part 3 →

040320 The bridge

The Bridges are often times called ‘planks’. In the gym, we call them ‘360’s’ because we go from each side, to the prone, to the supine positions. In other words, we go full circle. This hits the center section of the body, what the magazines are jumping on and calling the ‘core’.

290120 Defining or Strengthening the Abs Daniel Pare, N.C.C.P., C.S.O.

290120 Defining or Strengthening the Abs By: Daniel Pare, N.C.C.P., C.S.O. Training to get great abs has always been every trainee’s dream. It looks fantastic and it shows a great fitness level achievement. Since I am being asked regularly about ab training I am going to give you the information you need regarding this ever- … Continue reading 290120 Defining or Strengthening the Abs Daniel Pare, N.C.C.P., C.S.O. →

081219 Introduction into the principles of the warm up by Danny M. O’Dell MA., CSCS

081219 Introduction into the principles of the warm up by Danny M. O'Dell MA., CSCS If you live in the northern hemisphere, you no doubt have noticed that it is cold outside and a proper warm up is essential to starting an exercise session. “Workout Preparation” would be a better name for the warm up … Continue reading 081219 Introduction into the principles of the warm up by Danny M. O’Dell MA., CSCS →

271119 Introduction to bone health by Danny M. O’Dell MA., CSCS

Introduction to bone health The health of your bones has a direct bearing on your ability to function in today’s busy lifestyle. You may find yourself wondering how you got to the point of not being able to carry in the groceries or even go for a walk. Without strong skeletal support, your body is unable to keep up to the demands of daily life. This topic will provide information for developing, and then maintaining your bones. This is NOT medical advice, see your doctor for that.