What is the best exercise for the older, obese adult? Being old and obese is no excuse for avoiding exercise. However, considerations must be made in terms of what kind of exercise is best for [...]
Which is it? Has a doctor recently told you “It’s a seborrheic keratosis” and you’re still scared it’s a melanoma? Here’s what you should do. A melanoma can sometimes be mistaken for a [...]
Here are simple but very effective kettlebell workouts for obese who want to lose weight and get fit. […]
Here are great but simple barbell workout routines for beginning fitness enthusiasts. When I was a trainer I had my beginner clients performing these inviting barbell routines during their workouts. […]
Some alarming clues of a bad karate instructor; learn these before you “sign up.” What makes a good karate instructor and what makes a bad karate instructor? I certainly know; over a course of years [...]
There are several mistakes with the lat pull-down exercise that seem to be common only among women, and you may be one of them! Now, as a former personal trainer, I’ve seen all of these [...]
You can make seated dips extremely intense; don’t just settle for high volume “baby” reps on a bench as you become stronger. […]
IF you’re strong enough to do bench dips with heavy plates but don’t have a partner, here is an efficient way to load and unload the plates. […]
Here is the top 8 list for low back exercises for building your strongest core ever. […]
Here are ALL the indoor cycling tips for the obese or overweight woman or man who wants to pedal for fitness and fat loss. Indoor cycling including the spin class can burn a substantial amount of fat [...]
If you have access to just one staircase, that’s all you need for this workout, but a few flights are even better. […]
If you’ve been running for years but are wondering if now you’re too old to jog, here is some striking information you can’t ignore. […]
Will you build more strength by doing pushups with your feet on one of those big “stability” balls, or should you just stick with the tried-and-true regular pushup? […]
Many people use the stair climber sideways, but are they only fooling themselves? Using the stair climber sideways adds a unique spin to step exercise. I’m a former certified personal trainer and have used the [...]
Find out the truth about backwards walking on the stair climber (revolving staircase). It’s not uncommon to see someone using the stair climber machine backwards. I’m a huge proponent of keeping one's hands off the [...]
So should you exercise before breakfast or work out after breakfast? What a conundrum for many health-conscious people including those who are struggling to lose weight. “Some people feel great working out on an empty [...]
Prominent clavicles are beautiful and in many women indicate a healthy body fat percentage, not an eating disorder! I was inspired to write this article (finally) after seeing quite a few episodes of “The Golden [...]
Never mind the eye twitching; learn why computer use can cause your leg muscles to twitch like mad! […]
Do you fear ALS every time a muscle twitches? Is there a way to STOP suffering from this panic? Yes, there is a way to end the panic and terror that you feel every time [...]
Is BFS in your face driving you mad, all those twitching muscles? Whether it’s the lips, eyelids, forehead, cheek or jaw, here’s your solutions. BFS stands for benign fasciculation syndrome. Hopefully, you’re past the stage [...]
Let’s pit “muscle confusion” against simply lifting heavier and heavier weights for shock value to grow muscles. […]
Can’t lose stubborn weight no matter what you do? Don’t give up! If you haven’t been able to lose weight, don’t assume you’re meant to be fat. This is not how the human body was [...]
There’s a good chance you’re doing an ab exercise that actually makes your waist thicker–and is THAT what you want, a thicker waistline? This exercise builds the sides of your waist if you do it as described [...]
Yes, it’s possible to do leg extensions with poor form vs. perfect form, and great technique makes all the difference in the world. […]
If an elderly person wants to gain muscle, should he -- or she -- take supplemental creatine? A study from McMaster University set out to find some answers. The typical elderly person -- certainly not [...]
Don’t get your hopes up with that bouncy stability ball and all of those endless crunches; they will not flatten your bulging belly or tighten your abs, and here’s WHY. […]
As more gets known about microscopic colitis, it’s clear that you can never be too old to get this diarrhea disease--which is often misdiagnosed as irritable bowel syndrome. Microscopic colitis is considered an autoimmune disease. If [...]
Would your doctor rather you be fat or thin? Fat acceptance is wrong on so many levels. The fat acceptance movement needs to be reversed immediately. Obesity is never healthy. What is the definition of [...]
Plus size people must know the warning signs when hiring a personal trainer or they’ll waste their money and never lose weight. Here's how you can know how to choose a personal trainer. I’m a [...]
You don’t have to keep suffering with spindly arms and legs and a big belly any longer! Pay attention very carefully, because I’m about to tell you something that’s the opposite of what you probably [...]
Fearing you won’t last on that upcoming grueling hike? This smart routine will prepare your body for handling the hills with grace. […]
What are the advantages, if any, to locking out the elbows for the bench press? Can this even cause an injury to the elbow joint? For best results, you should not completely lock out the elbows [...]
For big shoulders, does it really come down to heavy weights with impaired range of motion or light weights with full ROM? Can you build big shoulder muscles with light weights? It may seem intuitive [...]
Lunges CAN count as a cardio workout — if you know how to make them do so. As a former personal trainer, I would tell my clients that the rule of thumb, when determining if [...]
What is it about the pull-up or chin-up that encourages so many gym-goers to go only halfway? […]
A physician explains what causes fasciculations and how to curb them. Everyone experiences twitching muscles. Any voluntary muscle is capable of twitching. This includes the eyelid, right above the lip, behind the ears, and of [...]
Can the drug Keppra cause extreme weakness and sleepiness? Keppra is an anti-seizure medication. It's not just given to those with a chronic seizure disorder. It's also prescribed for people who are at risk for [...]
Unfortunately you can get a lot of melanomas at the same time, says Dr. Jennifer Gordon, who is board certified by the American Board of Dermatology. “Sadly there is no limit,” affirms Dr. Gordon. “Once [...]
I grew up in a time when it wasn't as acceptable, as it is today, for white girls to have ethnic-looking hair or hair that resembled that of biracial or black individuals. Even today, unfortunately, [...]
Over the years I’ve read about the grievances of very tall women, and one of the biggest gripes is that they can’t find dates. […]
