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WARNING! This blog is a LITTLE snarky at times! Many of us have noticed that our bodies seem to go slower as we get older. And it seems more difficult to keep extra weight off. But now there is some shocking new research. Perhaps you have seen the headlines. Something…
Fat is good for us. It provides fuel for our activities, including thinking. Some fats contain omega-6 and omega-3 fatty acids that help our bodies fight disease and inflammation. Fat is there to help protect our organs, keep our bodies heated to a fantastic 98.6 degrees, carries around vitamins like…
Disclaimer: I am not talking about running marathons, lifting weights to exhaustion, or even making sure you glisten with sweat as seen on TV. I am not even talking about making sure you eat a supersize ANYTHING after a workout. No no! This time it’s about range of motion –…
What are you trying to do when you strength train? Get stronger, of course! Many of us imagine our muscles growing, our bodies becoming more defined, and becoming able to leap over tall buildings. All these things can happen (except for the tall buildings part). But how does it work? …
Is this another case of “it’s always something” to worry about? Can we not have some good news in these troubled times? In an attempt to stop anyone going into anxiety and depression over this, let’s say this… It does happen, but it is good to be informed about how…
Perhaps some of you have heard that, if you strength train with one arm, the other arm gets a bit stronger just by association. That is actually true! A huge analysis of studies on this has shown an 11.9% to 17.7% increase in strength of the non-trained limb, depending on…
For those of us who get a bit older every day, the thought of developing arthritis can loom large. With good reason. According to the CDC, 49.7% of all adults over 65 report doctor-diagnosed arthritis. By far the most common type of arthritis involved is osteoarthritis. This is the one…
Perhaps some of you have heard that, if you strength train with one arm, the other arm gets a bit stronger just by association. That is actually true! A huge analysis of studies on this has shown an 11.9% to 17.7% increase in strength of the non-trained limb, depending on…
Let me put a few stats in front of you. 80% of Americans do not meet the recommended guidelines for aerobic and strength training exercise. 80% of Americans are either overweight or obese. Hmmm…do you see any resemblance there? 19 out of 20 people are unsuccessful dieters. And, yet, apparently…
You are probably aware that when you sit or stand, you tend to hang out in postures that feel comfortable to you. Standing with one hip higher than the other, abs not engaged, shoulders not quite pulled back. Your sitting default mode is probably easier to figure out. If at…