The Velvet Coffin Where is your fitness journey taking you? We are all familiar with making...
Strength over 50
Two unusual exercises: big benefit zero popularity
Two unusual exercises: big benefit zero popularity Over many decades working out in gyms, I have...
Build REAL Grip Strength: Dump the Straps
Build REAL Grip Strength: Dump the Straps If you want to have the fragile hands and wimpy grip of...
What’s different about getting fit over age 50?
When someone hits the age of 50, it is normal to ask if they have to change the way they train to become fit and strong. Based on my 60+ years of physical training, I have a set of suggestions. In my view there are three main things you need to account for in your...
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...