Can You Look Younger at 50? You can definitely look and feel much younger at 50, 60 or beyond if...
Fitness over 50
Is Powerlifting a Healthy Activity? Yes, but with some caveats.
Is Powerlifting a Healthy Activity? Yes, but with caveats. Many want to know whether lifting heavy...
The Worst thing that can happen to a lifter: Injuries!
The Worst Thing that Can Happen to a Lifter: Injuries! What bad stuff happens to a lifter? Not...
Giving the gift of fitness
Most of the folks who read this blog regularly are seriously committed to their fitness. Many do workouts that would kill a lot of people. If you are a real workout ninja, you probably don't think much about how people who may be just starting out react to you when...
Fit over 50: The power of Kaizen – small steps can bring big changes
On or about January 1 of each year, millions of people make commitments to themselves to "make big changes" in their life. In fitness, vast numbers of people decide to "get in shape" and join a gym or health club. They have the best intentions, and a powerful desire...
Aerobic Training for Weightlifters: Big Payoff for A Little Work
Many weightlifters I know regard aerobic training as something to be avoided at all costs. However, the proper type and amount of aerobic training can be critical for a long and productive lifting career. Aerobic training produces very specific conditioning benefits...
Benefit to Society if Everyone Exercised
At a time when health care costs are staggering, and health insurance is really expensive for many, it is really important for each of us to understand some of the factors that could reduce the costs both to ourselves and to the country. Not too surprisingly,...
Powerlifting Over 50 – New book on building maximum fitness over age 50
Powerlifting is one of the best ways for a man (or a woman) over age 50 to get and stay in great physical condition almost indefinitely. The benefits of this comprehensive form of training are not widely understood. In this new 300 page book, POWERLIFTING OVER 50 the...
Fitness Over 50: A great new way to be your best
Staying fit over 50 is something a lot of people struggle to achieve. In this article, I'll let you in on a little secret that enabled me to be in great shape for 25 years after turning 50. What is this secret sauce? Powerlifting training. Powerlifting training can do...