FabFit50s

I’ve always felt that if you’re going to spend time in the gym, or at home, exercising, you might as well spend your time wisely and do things right. In a way that won’t cause injury. And that will also optimize the time you spend exercising. In that spirit, here’s a tip for shoulders. On [...]

Yep, it’s that time of year. Almost every magazine you see has a coverline that boasts how to “Get Six Pack Abs!” Usually in 3 weeks. Maybe that’s why I prefer home decor magazines. Getting “abs” can be tricky for anyone. But if you’re over 50, oh, my! It’s not impossible, but is it really [...]

  Overhead DB Extensions This is a really great exercise to target the triceps. (Forget that I look like a dear in headlights for a moment.) When you perform an overhead movement for triceps, you really tax the long head (also the largest head) of the triceps muscle.   Start Position Stand or sit, cupping one head [...]

I love squats. They work your bottom half so nicely. Your quadriceps, hamstrings, glutes, hips. They stretch you and strengthen you to improve the flexibility and resiliency of your entire lower body. So important for anyone–and especially as things seem to stiffen and weaken as you age.  So it’s no surprise I include some kind [...]

…if you want to enjoy optimum health, that is.  KEEP YOUR MUSCLE! After age 35, we lose 5% of our muscle mass every 10 years, according to Dr. Michael Roizen, Chief Wellness Officer at the Cleveland Clinic. That’s IF we don’t exercise the right way to preserve muscle tissue. If you don’t exercise, and you [...]

…in the gym, that is. The negative is the eccentric part of every exercise. Every exercise movement has a concentric (or positive) portion, in which the target muscles contract. And an eccentric (or negative) portion, in which the target muscles extend or stretch. Take the biceps curl. Think how you might perform this using a [...]

When it comes to getting a nice, firm derriere, nothing beats a squat! In particular, a plie squat (aka, sumo squat), which really lets you sink down comfortably and targets your glutes. Why bother? From behind, an uplifted butt that fills out your jeans can make you look years younger! Next time you’re at the  mall, [...]

 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 [...]