Vary the Variables!
Are you consistent with your exercise and still not getting the results you desire? If your exercise program is no longer producing the results it once was, it is likely that your body has simply adapted to the stress that you have placed on it over a period of time (we’re talking the good kind of stress). At this level, the body is no longer being challenged. Keep in mind that the...
Read MoreYou Asked: To Run or To Roll?
In the quest to burn calories, the burning question you ask is, “Which is better…the treadmill or elliptical? One of my Facebook friends posted a question on her wall and asked me to comment. I thought I’d share this with you because the context of her question brings up a topic I have had with many clients over the years…”Which cardio equipment is best to burn...
Read MoreFeatured Exercise: Chest Press
BALL CHEST PRESS This is a great stabilization exercise that will strengthen the pectorals and triceps in the upper body and the glutes in the lower body. You will need the following two pieces of fitness equipment to complete this exercise: Swiss/Physio Ball* - No home gym is complete without a Swiss ball. It is one of the most versatile exercise tools that can be used for core,...
Read MoreTwitter Talk: Strength Training for Older Adults
A Fit Second Half features Daily Twitter Talk on Twitter! On any given day, I will focus all my daily tweets on a specific subject that impacts the health and wellness of Older Adults. This page will serve as a collection of some of those posts and answers to questions from my twitter buddies. Check back often for updates! Strength Training – March 30, 2010 Q: @JudeLaBarre: How can I...
Read MoreFeatured Exercise: The Plank
PLANKS definitely rank as one of my favorite exercise. It’s a great base exercise with multiple variations that can easily be adapted to meet any fitness level. The plank is a core training exercise that requires little movement but delivers powerful benefit to the deeper core muscles. It’s purpose in an exercise program is to stabilize the lumbo-pelvic-hip complex of the body...
Read MoreFeatured Exercise: Single Leg Balance
When was the last time you tried to balance on one leg? Go ahead. Give it a try. You just might be surprised with what you find. Balance is one of those things we really don’t think much about until a couple of near falls catch our attention. The issue of falling for older adults is no joke. CDC statistics report that more than one-third of older adults 65 & older fall each...
Read MoreExercise of the Week
Many of my clients often comment on the vast number of exercises I have in my mental library (a million and one to be exact!) After more than 20 years of exercising, I have gathered an abundance of effective and fun exercises in core training, balance training, resistance training, flexibility training and cardiorespiratory training. I’ve learned that variety, progression and a systematic...
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