Okay, you've signed on for six days a week. Now let's make sure they are real. You don't want to over do. But you don't want to kid yourself either. If this is an aerobics day, make sure you do it hard enough to sweat. No sweat, no credit. If it's a weights day, make sure you get close to some kind of a limit on one set of... Read more
Okay, we've talked enough about WHY to do all this hideous workout stuff...now let's talk about WHEN. And HOW HARD. Here's an idea: RIGHT NOW! And, HARD FOR YOU! The New Year is upon us. You probably ate and drank yourself stupid the past few weeks. You could truly use a fresh start. Well...go with a REALLY NEW START! Go with the... Read more
The other amazing thing about weight training is that it is really the ONLY thing that builds significant new bone. Send the signals that weight training sends and you signal your bones to grow new bone! Again, it sounds fantastic, but it is absolutely true. And it matters. Because, in later age, you lose a lot of bone mass. Women - after... Read more
The real reason that strength training is so important is not just to get strong - although that matters hugely. It is to improve your balance and coordination. The way that works is interesting. When you lift heavy weights, you send signals to your body to strengthen the amazing wiring system that a) tells you where you are in space... Read more
Do weight training and you will get a lot stronger...no question about it...no matter what your age. A sixty year old man can, typically, double the strength in his legs in four months. Absolutely true. And terribly important. Just do the **** weights two or three times a week and you will get very significantly stronger. And that... Read more
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