Asking for help
What makes is so hard to ask for health? My lovely, brilliant sister, a few yours younger than me, has been seriously ill. I am the...
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pabbott
Dec 19, 20231 min read
Cataract Surgery
It seems just one of those things about getting older. The parts break down and need repair or replacement. The latest for me was...
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pabbott
Dec 1, 20231 min read
Gave myself a Christmas present
I saved little by little and finally was able to buy a kayak that will meet my needs (I hope). Although I have kayaked periodically and...
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pabbott
Nov 12, 20231 min read
Three years on a rower
I started rowing 20+ years ago on the water in an eight-person boat. As part of that training, I was introduced to the Concept2 rower. I...
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pabbott
Aug 3, 20231 min read
Morning walk
Up early this morning for a walk on the beach. The heat has left for a few days, this morning a beautiful 70 degrees.
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pabbott
May 9, 20232 min read
Fitness Myth #2
Often women state that they want to be “toned” but not build muscle. There is a common misconception that a woman who lifts heavy...
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pabbott
May 7, 20233 min read
No pain, no gain?
We have all heard the exercise-related axiom “no pain, no gain.” But how true is that axiom?This saying would be more accurate as “no...
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pabbott
May 6, 20232 min read
Growing Older, Growing Stronger
Following menopause, women experience a number of changes that can impact long term health and independent functioning. These potential...
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pabbott
May 1, 20232 min read
My Favorite Toy
During the pandemic, the gym was closed and I am no longer able to run due to knee issues. I had previously owned a Concept2 rower which...
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pabbott
Apr 28, 20231 min read
It's Never Too Late
For those of us “of a certain age”, there is an inevitable decline due to the biological processes of aging. However, there is...
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pabbott
Apr 26, 20231 min read
Fitness Myth #1
When I first meet with a client to discuss his/her fitness goals, very common requests are I want 6-pack abs, I want to get rid of these...
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pabbott
Apr 20, 20232 min read
Balance
About five years ago I realized one day that I had started to sit down to put on my shoes. I had never done that before; I always stood...
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pabbott
Apr 19, 20232 min read
Endurance, Strength, Power
In resistance training, three aspects of muscle performance to consider are muscular endurance, muscular strength, and muscular power....
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pabbott
Apr 19, 20232 min read
Got muscle?
Many of you have heard the saying “Getting old is not for sissies.” And all of you know how true that is. If you have experienced...
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