Myth Busting: Active Aging Overcoming Myths About Active Aging You’re supposed to be depressed at this age, right? There’s nothing to live for after, say, 55 or 60, anyway. Ha! That’s one of the most common myths mature people face. In fact, research shows the happiest time of life is 65
The Importance Of Strength Training Most people don't lift weights or practice any strength training later in life. Maybe they didn’t want big muscles when they were young, so why would they now? But the irony is rich. Resistance training is so much more important after 55, and for reasons that are
The Missing Mineral That Is Crucial For Your Mental And Physical Health Photo by USGS [https://unsplash.com/@usgs?utm_source=ghost&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=api-credit] / Unsplash [https://unsplash.com/?utm_source=ghost&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=api-credit] Not Magnesium, But It Looks CoolMagnesium might be the most important mineral you haven’t heard of.
Two Simple Stretches To Counter The Effects Of Chronic Sitting Relax with these movements you can do at home or the office with minimal equipment Photo by Allec Gomes [https://unsplash.com/@allecgomes?utm_source=medium&utm_medium=referral] on Unsplash [https://unsplash.com/?utm_source=medium&utm_medium=referral]Sitting is the new smoking, I’m not
Atomize Your Push-Up Challenge yourself with this push-up variation Photo by Zoltan Tasi [https://unsplash.com/@zoltantasi?utm_source=medium&utm_medium=referral] on Unsplash [https://unsplash.com/?utm_source=medium&utm_medium=referral]The humble push-up is a foundational movement of any bodyweight training program. There are countless variations to
The Only Additive Your Coffee Needs Goodbye Cream & Sugar, Hello Cacao Photo by Nathan Dumlao [https://unsplash.com/@nate_dumlao?utm_source=ghost&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=api-credit] / Unsplash [https://unsplash.com/?utm_source=ghost&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=api-credit] Coffee and chocolate, dare I say, an even better
4 Minutes Of Hell To Better Fitness The Original HIIT Protocol Photo by Edgar Chaparro [https://unsplash.com/@echaparro?utm_source=medium&utm_medium=referral] on Unsplash [https://unsplash.com/?utm_source=medium&utm_medium=referral]High intensity interval training, more commonly known as HIIT, is now widely known in the world of fitness and
Missing Motivation? 4 Strategies To Get Moving Photo by Justin Veenema [https://unsplash.com/@justinveenema?utm_source=medium&utm_medium=referral] on Unsplash [https://unsplash.com/?utm_source=medium&utm_medium=referral]I went to bed last night with every intention of having a kick ass work out on Monday.
Heart Rate Variability What It Is And How To Use It Photo by camilo jimenez [https://unsplash.com/@camstejim?utm_source=medium&utm_medium=referral] on Unsplash [https://unsplash.com/?utm_source=medium&utm_medium=referral]Heart rate variability (HRV) is an emerging trend in the world of personal fitness tracking.
Have A Post Workout Beer Make It One Worth Drinking Though Photo by Frank Luca [https://unsplash.com/@frankluca?utm_source=medium&utm_medium=referral] on Unsplash [https://unsplash.com/?utm_source=medium&utm_medium=referral]I have a vivid memory of the day I had the most satisfying, thirst quenching beer of
The Core Four Movements Part 5 Putting It All Together Photo by Jordan Whitfield [https://unsplash.com/@whitfieldjordan?utm_source=medium&utm_medium=referral] on Unsplash [https://unsplash.com/?utm_source=medium&utm_medium=referral]Thus far we’ve covered the four movements of the squat, hip hinge, push and pull. Now we’ll
The Core Four Movements Part 4 Squat, Hip Hinge, Push & Pull Photo by Matthew LeJune [https://unsplash.com/@matthewlejune?utm_source=medium&utm_medium=referral] on Unsplash [https://unsplash.com/?utm_source=medium&utm_medium=referral]Today we’ll cover the pulling movement. Common exercises include the pull up, row and lat pulldown.
The Core Four Movements Part 1 Squat, Hip Hinge, Push & Pull Photo by Sergio Pedemonte [https://unsplash.com/@yourhousefitness?utm_source=medium&utm_medium=referral] on Unsplash [https://unsplash.com/?utm_source=medium&utm_medium=referral]This is the first installment in a series reviewing the four common movements that are the basis
The Core Four Movements Part 2 Squat, Hip Hinge, Push & Pull Photo by Taco Fleur [https://unsplash.com/@cavemantraining?utm_source=medium&utm_medium=referral] on Unsplash [https://unsplash.com/?utm_source=medium&utm_medium=referral]Today’s installment will review the hip hinge and exercises that strengthen these muscles. Although a simple
The Core Four Movements Part 3 Squat, Hip Hine, Push & Pull Photo by Ayo Ogunseinde [https://unsplash.com/@armedshutter?utm_source=medium&utm_medium=referral] on Unsplash [https://unsplash.com/?utm_source=medium&utm_medium=referral]Today we’ll be reviewing the push movement. Common exercises include the push up, bench press and
Nutrition A Salad A Day... Ditch The Apple, Try This Instead Photo by Nadine Primeau [https://unsplash.com/@nadineprimeau?utm_source=ghost&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=api-credit] / Unsplash [https://unsplash.com/?utm_source=ghost&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=api-credit] An aspect of diet that I (hope) health conscious folks
Workouts Zercher Squats Funny Name, Big Benefits If your first thought upon reading the headline was ‘what the hell is a Zercher squat?’ You’re not alone. Just a few short years ago I was in the same boat, but ever since Zerchers have been a staple of my lifting routine, and for
Workouts One Of Those Days Yesterday was supposed to be awesome. I was planning to attend yoga class, do some heavy back squats, spend some time outside in the beautiful Spring weather we're having. It was all there, staring back at me in my planner, waiting patiently for me to will it into
Workouts Compound Sets Twice the fun, half the time. A personal favorite of mine, this method of training allows you to derive the maximum amount of discomfort out of a given time frame. The technique is simple; perform at least two exercises back to back with minimal time in between sets that stress
Getting Started HRV 4/8/21 Good score this morning considering I had a tough squat session yesterday. I also did yoga and went for a walk around my neighborhood.
Getting Started The Obstacle Is The Journey Life is hard. It's full of challenges, barriers, arduous climbs and humbling falls. Sometimes we can see obstacles coming and prepare, others just appear out of the ether and hop on without regard of our ability to handle them. The decision to start this blog was a huge
