Taken from www.gymjones.com What you know does not matter – what you do matters. Physical training produces physical memories – not simply muscle memory but a psychophysical imprint, knowledge that is instinctual rather than intellectual. This is useful knowledge. Automatic (instinctive) action and reaction is always faster and more energy efficient than intellectually induced action [...]
The philosophy of active aging—that people could, and should, stay as involved and active as possible throughout their years—is still relatively new. In the 1980s, research studies first examined whether, or not, older adults responded positively to regular aerobic and strength exercise programs. Then in the 1990s, further key studies and reports made it clear that physical activity does have a positive wellness impact as we age. Convincingly, the 1996 report on physical activity and health from the US Surgeon General concluded that “People of all ages, both male and female, benefit from regular physical activity”.
Don’t want to eat meat? You’re still in need of protein. There are excellent sources of this dietary building block that do not come from fish, fowl or livestock.
You’ve seen them as you’ve made your way through the locker room at your health club, or as you’ve walked to the treatment room at the spa…that wooden room with those within its walls wrapped in towels, and with an intense heat escaping each time the door opens. Ever wonder what’s so appealing about hanging out in a hot room, sweating? Well, for those who sauna regularly the appeal is quite strong and the benefits, numerous.
If you have spent any time in fitness clubs or watching television, you no doubt have heard of “Pilates.” This unique form of body conditioning is currently enjoying a surge in interest. What might surprise you is that Pilates is not something new, especially among the fittest dancers in the performing arts.
Don’t believe the common misconception that as age increases, level of exercise will inevitably decrease. Quite the opposite can be true. The more we exercise, the less we will suffer the deterioration of body and mind that commonly comes with aging. There is no exercise out of bounds for the senior citizen as long as you check with your doctor.
On its own, joint pain can be difficult to live with. But more than that, joint aches and stiffness often lead to other health risks because the discomfort hinders an active lifestyle. What causes problems in the joints? How can we prevent and alleviate pain and stiffness in our joints?
Lately I’ve been asked the question, what is muscle confusion? Here’s a brief and hopefully easy to understand definition.
