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...

It seems just one of those things about getting older. The parts break down and need repair or replacement. The latest for me was...

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...

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...

Up early this morning for a walk on the beach. The heat has left for a few days, this morning a beautiful 70 degrees.

Often women state that they want to be “toned” but not build muscle. There is a common misconception that a woman who lifts heavy...

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...

Following menopause, women experience a number of changes that can impact long term health and independent functioning. These potential...

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...

For those of us “of a certain age”, there is an inevitable decline due to the biological processes of aging. However, there is...

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...

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...

In resistance training, three aspects of muscle performance to consider are muscular endurance, muscular strength, and muscular power....

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...