Stability (balance) training is productive at any age. From the athlete who is trying to get across the court to the senior who just wants to go from their living room to their kitchen. A lot of the same principles … Read More
After a recent group hike, several of us stopped on the way home to get something to eat. One of the hikers ordered what seemed like everything that was on the menu. By the way, this person stands to lose … Read More
I was walking out of my local grocery store and noticed a man coming in. The first thing he did was to approach the anti-bacterial dispenser just inside of the store, take some in his hand and then wash them … Read More
Just like everyone else I’m in a time crunch to get my workouts in. In the last year I have gone from circuit training to splitting up my body parts into separate days. Well as you can imagine even for … Read More
There never seems to be an end to the “latest and greatest”. Recently compression clothing have been getting some attention in endurance events. Certainly compression stockings have been used to help circulation in medical environments for a long time. In … Read More
In the last few years there has been a lot of talk about the health benefits of chocolate. Coincidentally the International Cocoa Organization states that production has risen from 1.2 million tons per year in 1960 (I know a long … Read More
Nearly 27 million Americans are affected by arthritis. So what is arthritis and where does exercise come into the picture? When the cartilage, which is the cushion at the ends of your bones breaks down. It causes the bones to … Read More
With alcohol being the most common drug of choice one has to wonder what effects it has on your athletic performance. Sorry folks but this blog has to be written. For the most part the people that I run into … Read More
Red wine or white wine? Every now and then I am asked this question by those who imbibe. In fact one time I was asked in a very unscientific manner, “I’m going out tonight drinking, which would be better for … Read More
