Got Core Strength? Don’t waste your precious time on ineffective core exercises! Strength training for core muscles should focus on using the hips and shoulders from a standing position instead of rolling around like a turtle stuck on its back. Keep reading to learn more about your core and why the kettlebell windmill is a core exercise that you SHOULD be doing! The … [Read more...]
Exercise for Each Decade of the Lifespan, part 2
Staying Fit as you Age! The 2nd part of the series is a little late because I sprained my wrist in an old boys rugby tournament and I’ve been limiting my keyboard time to let it heal. The minimum age at this rugby tournament was 40 which was a testament to what I’m writing about; there were a number of men in their 50s and 60s who still play rugby on a regular basis. The … [Read more...]
Exercise for Each Decade of the Lifespan, part 1
Exercise is the Fountain of Youth Here’s a scary thought: YOU ARE THE OLDEST THAT YOU HAVE EVER BEEN! The good news is that getting older does NOT mean that you have to stop exercising. In fact, making exercise the foundation of a healthy lifestyle could be the proverbial fountain of youth, helping you to slow down, and in some cases, even reverse the effects of the aging … [Read more...]
9 Reasons Why Sleep is Essential for Optimal Health
Exercise is Only Part of the Equation - Sleep is Essential for Optimal Health Your workouts can leave you in puddles of sweat. Your nutrition can be dialed in. However, if you don’t get adequate sleep or practice effective sleep hygiene then the exercise you do may not produce the results you want. If you workout an hour a day that’s a total of 7 hours a week and since there … [Read more...]
What to Know About Hormones and Exercise
Hormones Control Cellular Function Hormones are chemicals that control how cells function in your body. Hormones only influence cells with specific receptor sites. Hormones can either be anabolic meaning they help build new tissue, or catabolic because they play a role in breaking tissue down meaning they are responsible for both building new muscle and burning fat, therefore … [Read more...]
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