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.

010121 Reality check to start out the year

I thought I would take a different approach as it pertains to your health by explaining to you that whether you like it or not, your vehicle/car will always likely get most of your undivided attention. As long as I can remember, I have always compared me/us to a car. Yes, that is correct and, as you keep reading, you will find out why I am not that far off.

251220 Starting out the right way with your physical conditioning program

How an individual gets started in making improvements in their cardiovascular and strength development is perhaps one of the most misunderstood aspects of training. It is not about sitting on a machine doing endless slow repetitions using a low weight or standing on a balance board while swinging a versa ball around in the air.

211220 How Older Adults Can Get Started with Exercise

Are you considering adding exercise to your daily routine or significantly increasing your level of activity? Talk to your doctor about the exercises and physical activities that are best for you. During your appointment, you can ask:

141220 How Older Adults Can Get Started with Exercise

Deciding to become physically active can be one of the best things you can do for your health. Exercise and physical activity are not only great for your mental and physical health, but they can help keep you independent as you age. Now, let’s talk about getting started.

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 →