The on-going debate on what is the best way to train your muscles for strength and/or size started in earnest back in the mid-1950s, about when Progressive Resistance Exercise (PRE) came into the lexicon. At the time multiple sets of multiple reps of a variety of exercises became the standard, with multiple yet to beRead More
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The Composting of Exercise
Happy Fourth of July. For those who had the day off and spent it being physically active, socially engaged, relaxing or even working, as I did, I hope you at least got something good from this special day. Being the 240th anniversary of US Independence Day – yes, many other countries have had their dayRead More
Don’t Buy Everything You Read on the ‘Net
Not even what I write here. But, at least read what I write when I am reviewing fitness and health literature because sometimes I have something valuable to say. Earlier this month a press release came across the fitness medium espousing the benefits of high-speed contractions during strength exercise compared to slower, more sustained contractions.Read More
We Are All Athletes Here
Everyone Who Does Fitness Training (of whatever sort or intensity) is an Athlete. This article, linked below, inspired me to write out a philosophy of fitness training that I have long espoused, though mostly to continuing education participants attending Exercise ETC (Ft. Lauderdale) conferences. In short…All athletes train for one or more of the followingRead More
Older Adult or Senior Fitness: Exercise Is the Best Medicine for Fall Prevention and Quality of Life As We Age
Exercise for older adults is now being recommended not to help folks live longer but to live better, more fulfilling, more vibrant, and safer – that is, lesser risk of falls- than any medicines your doctor can offer. My friend, Megan Senger, a freelance writer on fitness and wellness, just got an article published inRead More