Obviously there’s no such thing, but in case you have any lingering doubts, I refer you to this inspiring Massachusetts woman who, at age 60, started working out at her local gym for two hours a day, five days a week. Oh, by the way, that was 30 years ago. And Anna Sudman, now 90, [...]
Entries Tagged as 'Fitness'
‘Too Old’ To Get In Shape?
March 19th, 2010 · No Comments · Fitness, Motivation
Tags: Fitness·gym·inspiring·senior fitness
Best Way to Beat The Winter Blues
February 4th, 2010 · No Comments · Fitness, Motivation
For many people, winter is the hardest season. The days are shorter and it’s bitterly cold (in many regions), meaning fewer outdoor activities. And that can make it harder to stay in shape if your thing is running, biking, rollerblading or any outdoor aerobic activity that doesn’t involve wearing clothing made by Polartec. All of [...]
Fun Facts and Timely Tips For Heart Month
February 3rd, 2010 · No Comments · Fitness, Health and Fitness News, Humor
I knew February was Black History Month, but I never knew February also was Heart Month. At least until I ran across this list of “28 tips for 28 days of heart healthy ways” published by the American Heart Association. Here are a few items worth highlighting: “You’ll gain about two hours of life expectancy [...]
Make Inertia Your Bitch
January 21st, 2010 · No Comments · Fitness, Motivation
in·er·tia (ĭ-nûrˈshə). noun. The tendency of a body at rest to remain at rest or of a body in motion to stay in motion, unless acted upon by a force. As far as I know, Sir Isaac Newton was more physics expert than fitness expert. But his First Law of Motion, from which the concept [...]
Researchers: Too Much Sitting Could Kill You
January 20th, 2010 · No Comments · Fitness, Health and Fitness News
Being excessively sedentary can be suicide, experts are warning. From The Canadian Press: Scientists are increasingly warning that sitting for prolonged periods – even if you also exercise regularly – could be bad for your health. And it doesn’t matter where the sitting takes place – at the office, at school, in the car or [...]
Getting the Most Out of Your Gym Workouts
January 20th, 2010 · No Comments · Exercises, Fitness, Gyms and Health Clubs, Workout Tips
Like millions of Americans at the beginning of each year, many of you may have just joined a health club or gym in order to meet a fitness resolution. Good move; gym memberships are more affordable than ever, and most facilities offer a wide range of exercise equipment and programs. Some even throw in free [...]
Tags: dumbbells·Fitness·gyms·health clubs·personal trainer·weights·Workout Tips
You Don’t Have to Be a Psycho to Be Fit
January 15th, 2010 · 1 Comment · Fitness
One thing that has always bothered me as a fitness professional is the program and product marketers who try to convince potential clients and customers that extreme is the only path to true fitness. Check out the language in this Beachbody ad for “Insanity,” touted as “the hardest workout ever put on DVD” and one [...]
Tags: Beachbody·certified personal trainer·conditioning·Crossfit·Fitness·Motivation·P90X·personal trainer·running·The Comeback Trail·Tony Horton·Weightlifting
Welcome to The Comeback Trail
January 14th, 2010 · No Comments · Fitness
Greetings. I’m glad you found this blog. I’ve been looking for it all afternoon. My name is Chris Nerney. I’m a certified personal trainer (National Academy of Sports Medicine) and longtime professional journalist. I live near Saratoga Springs, N.Y., with my wife and three children. I’m 54 years old and have been physically active my [...]
Tags: biking·certified personal trainer·conditioning·diet·Fitness·Motivation·NASM·National Academy of Sports Medicine·personal trainer·running·snowshoeing·The Comeback Trail·weight·Weightlifting