1 month after surgery I am now just over a month removed since my colon surgery, and back to training in my garage gym. Admittedly, I started easing back into training earlier than I probably should have, but I was going a bit stir crazy. I also felt is if I was wasting [...]
This Tuesday January 13th will mark four weeks since my colon surgery. I've noted that I am surprised at the speed of my recovery, because I can tell you, when I woke up, I felt like hell, lol. Anyhow, I've been itching to get back into my garage to start training again. As part of [...]
Well, it's that time of year when people around the world make resolutions for the new year. For many people, the resolution is to lose weight or get in shape. So, they will join a gym or perhaps get a new piece of fitness equipment. For the next few weeks they will religiously head to [...]
If you don't have a barbell and power rack at home, you can still train your legs for strength. One exercise that I continue to implement in my training is the horse stance. In fact, this will be my go-to leg exercise in the very near future as I recover from colon surgery, since I [...]
A few years ago I stumbled across the book The Barbell Prescription and it has changed my life. It was co-authored by Starting Strength coach, Dr. Jonathon Sullivan and barbell coach Andy Baker. The book is aimed at people over 40, but it is based upon the Starting Strength method for helping regular people increase [...]
Recently a family member had an episode where he fell and couldn't get back up on his feet. This should never happen to a 76 year old man. The main reason why it happened is because he's become quite frail over the last couple of years due to an underlying condition. This condition resulted in [...]
How to build muscle and burn fat after 50 requires a plan that involves a mix of strength training, cardio training, a good diet plan, discipline and consistency. In other words, it is far easier said than done. Let's examine each of these issues. The diet formula for building muscle and burning fat Building muscle [...]
Metabolic syndrome is a primary driver of poor health throughout the developed world. Metabolic syndrome is defined as a group of health conditions that raise the risk of developing serious illness, such as cardiovascular disease, stroke, liver and kidney disease, and diabetes. These health conditions can include significant belly fat, high blood pressure, insulin resistance, [...]
Frailty Sarcopenia is the scourge of aging. It is the process of losing muscle mass and strength that begins some time around the age of 40. Sarcopenia can greatly impact your quality of life by reducing your ability to perform normal tasks such as carrying groceries and climbing stairs. If left unchecked, it [...]
Once you reach a certain age, it becomes critical that you start training your legs for strength and to build muscle. Strong legs are critical to maintaining a decent quality of life if you happen to live to an advanced age. Strong legs will help you avoid some falls in case you lose your balance [...]