I read a friend's post on Facebook today about the workout/diet roller coaster she's been on over the years. Today she commented that she did six workouts last week. I think she is doing a mix of Pilates and some cardio. A friend congratulated her on her workouts, to which she made the reply about [...]
If you are like me, somewhat obsessed with fitness and over 40 years old (I am pushing 60 now), you are likely familiar with P90X. The P90X fitness program, created by Tony Horton, came out about twenty years ago. It was all the rage, and even some celebrities notably worked out with that program. P90X [...]
Power rack in my garage Back just before the Covid pandemic really got started here in the U.S., my wife and I purchased a small home with a detached garage. Garages in this old neighborhood are actually a luxury. I was stoked because I had not had a garage or basement gym in [...]
You're over 50. For much of your adult life you've been saving and investing for retirement so you can enjoy the good life and relax. Unfortunately, it's likely that you didn't bother to invest in your health and fitness. I say likely because according to the CDC, over 46% of Americans aged 40 to 59 [...]
While I was actively training in kung fu, we started each class with meditation. In this article, I’ll discuss the beginner level meditation. In the video at the end of this post, I demonstrate how to get into meditation position in a classroom setting. Starting with your feet together, and arms held in a soft [...]
The Vital Pyramid is a concept of self defense and combatives originally conceived by John “Lofty” Wiseman, a former member of the British Special Forces. I also feel that it can be a good model to follow for your health and fitness. The four components of the Vital Pyramid include Mindset, Tactics, Skills and Tools. Let's [...]
I get emails from Mark Sisson a couple times a week, and today he mentioned this gem... the best exercise is the one you will do. That is spot on. However, for most people, there needs to be an additional form of exercise to complement the primary one. My favorite form of exercise is lifting [...]
Learning the Deadlift I've lifted weights off and on since I was kid. People who know me well might find this funny, because until recently, it never looked like I ever lifted any weights. But, I digress. While I've lifted weights off and on since I was a kid, I never had a [...]
As we age past 50, we become more susceptible to a condition known as sarcopenia, which is a steady decline in skeletal muscle mass. In order to deal with that issue, we need to do several things... Strength training Eat enough protein Get enough rest Previously, I've discussed the best exercises for building strength, which [...]
Everyone knows that regular cardio exercise is highly beneficial, and lowers your risk of mortality. What most people don't realize is that strength training offers similar benefits. Regularly doing both cardio exercise and strength training will lower your mortality risk even more than just cardio exercise. Unfortunately, far fewer people do regular strength training compared [...]
