Being a stay-at-home parent is the toughest and most rewarding job there is. But it is a job all the same. The hours are not 9-5 more like 24/7 and this makes a lot of things tough including exercise. You … Read More
Exercise
One Size Doesn’t Fit All
One Size Doesn’t Fit All When It Comes To Exercise Always. All. Never. Everyone. Everybody. These words suggest there is no exception as it is one way or the other. This and words like it don’t have much of a … Read More
(Farmer’s)Carry Weight Lose Fat
3 Farmer’s Carry Workouts For Improved Fat Loss Farmer’s carries have been around since the dawn of time even before gyms were even invented and that’s a long time. Longer than CrossFit has been around. Please just don’t tell a … Read More
Choose Your Hard
During church, my Pastor used the following passage in a sermon which got me thinking. It’s entitled choose your hard. “Marriage is hard. Divorce is hard. Choose your hard. Obesity is hard, Being fit is hard. Choose your hard. Being … Read More
You Are A Machine
The Best Machine For Cardio Is You There’s a temptation to head straight to the cardio machines when wanting to get a sweat on. And there’s nothing wrong with it because all movement is good movement. There are great benefits … Read More
4 Considerations For The Middle-Age Exerciser
A while ago I wrote this popular article on exercise considerations for older adults. Now I’m taking a crack at the middle-age exerciser because I’m right there at 51. Not exactly old but no spring chicken either. There are things I … Read More
How To Start Exercise Again
Here are a few tips to start your exercise again and stick to it. Ah, this is the time of year when people fill the gyms to start exercising…..again. Yes, it is the New Year in all its glory. Now … Read More
4 Ways To Exercise Around Injuries
Note- This article is referring to non-serious injuries, like muscle strains, low-grade back, shoulder, and knee pain. This should not be mistaken for medical advice as I do not wear a white coat. Being 51, a former weekend warrior and … Read More
5 Mobility Exercises For Better Movement
5 mobility exercises to get you rocking and rolling When you were a child, movement came naturally, and even without thinking you could run, jump, bike, and sprint. You were a constant blur of movement. Now, as you have gotten … Read More
Coordination: The Neglected Part of Fitness
Improve your overall coordination with these exercises. Being a tall lanky kid, I never thought of myself as coordinated. I was all arms, legs, and clumsy. And I still am. I’ve lost count of the amount of stuff that has … Read More