FabFit50s

OK, it’s not actually a twist. More of a “pulse.” I’m talking about half reps. That’s what you call it when you don’t do a full rep, which takes a full range of motion from the top of a movement all the way to the bottom and back.   Let’s take a DB shoulder press. In [...]

Yesterday I detailed a few (more than a few) changes you can make to your workouts for chest, back and shoulders. Things like varying… the equipment you choose–eg, BBs, DBs, cables or machines your bench– eg, flat bench, incline bench your position–eg, seated vs. standing your grips–eg, using an underhand grip instead of an overhand grip when [...]

 Eventually, you may get to a point where just the thought of going to the gym drives you to tears. Even doing your taxes seems a more pleasant task. It doesn’t need to be that way. Variety is what keeps your workouts fresh. Since working out is a “lifestyle” thing–that is, you’re in it for [...]

 “A woman’s shoulders are the front lines of her mystique.” – Al Pacino as John Milton, “The Devil’s Advocate” “I often think that a slightly exposed shoulder emerging from a long satin nightgown packed more sex than two naked bodies in bed.” – Bette Davis Hehe, I love Bette Davis. And she had it right! [...]

 It’s amazing news! A study reported in the November issue of the Archives of Neurology shows that stronger muscles are associated with a lower risk of mild cognitive impairment. And that could mean you’re less likely to develop Alzheimer’s Disease (AD). Just another HUGE reason why you need to do some strength training as you age! [...]

  How much diet and exercise advice have YOU collected over your 50 years? Probably a LOT, right?  Don’t eat this, eat more of that. Exercise this way, not that way. Has it helped? Diet and exercise tips can be great. And useful.  If you recognize them as tools, not solutions in and of themselves. [...]

   That’s right, you CAN… firm your upper arms lose the back fat resdiscover your waist downsize your fanny and trim your hips and thighs How? You need to… 1.  WORK OUT as if you’re a “hardgainer.” That’s a term bodybuilders and serious weight trainers use to describe people who can’t build muscle very easily. The [...]

  It really gripes me when I encounter the usual myths about women my age, including these two biggies: MYTH #1: Women in their 50s don’t care about themselves any more—and that’s why they get fat and sloppy-looking. Fact: The hormonal changes experienced by women in their 50s make shedding weight and building shapely muscle [...]