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Workouts for Seniors
The Missing Pieces
Much has been written and spoken of exercise for older populations. Yet some of the key factors needed to attain success have been ignored or overlooked. Here is a brief discussion of those key factors that older people must address in order to become stronger, fitter and healthier.
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5 Fun Outdoor Activities
(As appeared in the Spa, 2004 issue of Healthwise magazine.)
With the arrival of warmer weather comes an increased drive to be outdoors. For exercise buffs — and for sedentary couch potatoes — now is an ideal time to incorporate frequent outdoor exercise as part of a more active lifestyle.
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Strength Training Augments Aerobics and Flexibility Conditioning
For decades, cardiovascular exercising was touted as the primary, if not sole, means to attaining a healthy and shapely body. During that time, strength training--namely weight lifting--was recognized exclusively for building bulky muscles. For the general population, it was believed weight training would create bulky, non-functional muscles while decreasing flexibility. Such views are now regarded as myths, yet their negative connotations linger on.
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Whip Your Body Into Shape
(As appeared in the Spring, 2004 issue of Healthwise magazine.)
To look and feel good for the spring and summer months, you can whip your body into shape by following a few basic steps. By adhering to the four cornerstones of fitness (technique, variety, intensity and proper nourishment) you can achieve visible results in 4-6 weeks. To do so, establish a plan of action that includes both exercise and nutrition.
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The High-Protein, Low-Carb Myth
(As appeared in the 2/12/04 issue of the Daily Challenge newspaper.) Before further discussing diet plans, we all must accept the fact that there is no way to lose fat healthfully without regular, vigorous exercise. Whether for strength and muscle gain, body shaping or fat loss, diet and exercise are interrelated. For true long-range fat-loss, diets should be planned in concert with an exercise program that incorporates strength and cardiovascular exercises. In order to exercise with the intensity needed to generate results, you must fuel the body sufficiently.
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Raising Healthier Kids
(As appeared in the Expo, 2004 issue of Healthwise magazine.)
Child obesity has become an increasingly serious problem. With proper planning, sensible eating and physical activity, this problem can be prevented/reversed.
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Choosing a Health Club
After months, or perhaps years, of contemplating joining a health club, you have finally made the decision to take that bold step. Now what? What do you seek in a health club experience and how do you get your money's worth?
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Maintain Workout Records
Keeping track of your workouts keeps you on track.
By maintaining records of your workouts, you will have a better perspective on whether or not you are attaining your goals. Such records should serve as an incentive to continue with your program and to perhaps increase the variety and/or intensity of your workouts.
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The Need For Supplementation
To consume or not to consume supplements, that is the question—at least for those seeking greater overall health. The media warns of the ill effects experienced from supplementation. While there are some that do have potentially hazardous effects on the body, many supplements are quite helpful in enhancing wellness. Like everything else in life, there are good and bad options.
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Summer Skin Care Strategies
(As appeared in the Summer, 2004 issue of Healthwise magazine.)
From cycling, rollerblading, handball and tennis to simply walking, the warmer months — and the accompanying longer, brighter hours of daylight — bring on an increased yearning for being outdoors. Being active in the outdoors can be more fun — and, in some ways, more healthful — than exercising indoors. However, one potential downside is over-exposure to the sun's intense rays. Sports enthusiasts many times get so caught up in their activities, they tend to overlook the need to protect their skin.
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Speedy Holiday Workouts
(As appeared in the Holiday, 2004 issue of Healthwise magazine.)
The holiday season is a long enough time frame to require a steady exercise program and sensible eating. Regular holiday workouts will help you to look better, help you manage stress more easily, think more clearly, feel good and enjoy the holidays more thoroughly. Here's how you can fit a fitness routine into your holidays.
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Staying Fit During Holidays
Eight Sure-Fire Steps to Beating the Holiday Bulge
With all the joys and pleasures that the holiday season brings, there is one nagging problem that is more devastating than commonly recognized - accumulating excess fat. Learn how to avoid the common mistake of sacrificing the health and fitness gains made over the past year.
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Optimize Your Workout With aerobic, strength and flexibility training
(as appeared in Holiday, 2003 issue of Healthwise magazine).
Over the last decade, numerous studies have shown that a multitude of benefits are associated with strength training. Cardiovascular conditioning, strength training and flexibility are all interrelated, yet mutually exclusive. From improved fat burning to decreases in resting blood pressure and heart rate, strength training is now recognized as a necessary component of exercise.
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