This is the second in a series of posts concerning the benefits of exercise in our senior years, specifically our balance, disease, mental state and strength. In the first article we discussed how our ability to maintain our balance is … Read More
Dr. Mehmet Oz called coconut oil a “Superpower”. Renowned Osteopath Dr. Joseph Mercola states that the benefits of coconut oil are “near miraculous”. CSPI WOW! I better get me some. But first let’s pause for a moment. What does the … Read More
This will be the first in a series of posts concerning the benefits of exercise in our senior years. We will address its effects on balance, disease, mental state and strength. This post will address the effects of exercise on … Read More
Foam rollers. Have you noticed in the past year or so this new activity in the fitness world? In an area where participants typically are stretching, they are now rolling their bodies across these foam rollers. Why? What benefit can … Read More
In the 40 years that I have spent in the fitness world, one group of athletes above others demonstrates an incredible ability to control their weight. Whether they want to gain but more likely lose body fat. Bodybuilders are very … Read More
Coca-Cola. The All-American soft drink. Or at least when growing up it seemed like the only option. Of course there were other brands – Pepsi, but they were colas none the less. Mom made us drink milk with our meals. … Read More
So far we have covered the use of ice and dry heat to assist in the recovery process. When we look at heat we have to remember that there are 2 kinds. Dry heat which we covered in part 2, … Read More
This is the 2nd part of a series about recovery modalities. This post will exam using heat in order to recover from one workout to another. While cold is beneficial during the acute phase (first 72 hours). Heat is recommended … Read More
This will be the first in a series about recovery modalities. What assists your muscles during the recovery phase so that they can be ready for another workout in order to continue to increase your fitness levels? My muscles are … Read More
Due to my education and work experience I train seniors. For my purpose I define those 65 or over as a senior. In fact at any given time in the past 12 years I have had 5 or more people … Read More