The Foot
Your feet play a big role in keeping you active. Do they hurt? Try the following: 🚶Keep good fitting shoes 🚶Avoid heels and shoe inserts 🚶Stay away from processes foods to alleviate inflammation 🚶Maintain a healthy weight 🚶Massage feet 🚶Stretch Also be aware that swelling, pain, and. can be signs of more serious conditions such […]
Continue Reading...Heart Rate
METRICS for HEALTHWhat do you measure?• Weight• Blood Pressure• Heart Rate during exercise• Exercise duration• Sets/Reps/Weight used• Food intake: Calories/Macros/Micronutrients What about Resting Heart Rate?Did you know that resting heart rate is important for more than determining your Target Heart Rate for cardio training? That’s correct. Just as you monitor your weight, blood pressure, food […]
Continue Reading...Selecting a Remote Trainer
One of the missions of Ageless Barbell is to provide information to help everyone make good fitness choices. With the onslaught of the remote and virtual training I thought it would be a good time to give some pointers on how to find appropriate programs for you. Although I will be focusing this discussion on […]
Continue Reading...69 year Old Woman Turns to Powerlifting
I met Susan Townsend last fall at a USAPL powerlifting meet in Galveston. She was 69 years old and had been powerlifting since she was 67. What is so inspiring is that at age 63 Susan was walking with a cane due to her severe arthritis. Starting with 3 pound dumbbells, Susan has progressed to […]
Continue Reading...Exercise and the Immune system
“When we perform regular physical stresses like exercise, it helps us respond better to psychological stress. It also keeps our immune system healthy as we get older. Read more about what Melissa Markofski of the University of Houston has to say about your immune system and exercise.Enjoy! LINK
Continue Reading...Tips for Working from Home
I have worked a corporate job from home for over 15 years. Based on my successes and mistakes I wanted to offer a few tips on how I achieve balance. Balance = Work, Workouts, nutrition, Relaxation 1) Have a morning RoutineGet up .. Get Dressed… Water the plants … Go for a run …Take a […]
Continue Reading...Staying active is important now (in the wake of Covid 19 )
As we practice social distancing it is important that we do not see this as a time to just sit on the couch. Get out and run, walk, or wheel every day. DO IT. Schedule it, even if you can only do 10 minutes at a time. Stay tuned for tips and links to help […]
Continue Reading...Going into 2020
I have spent the past couple of years contemplating how best to share my knowledge and help others navigate the good and the bad of social media. It is with that in mind that I will be sharing my favorite sights and information. I hope this information will motivate and help you with your fitness […]
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