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“Healthy” is simpler than you think

I have read soooo much “healthy lifestyle” advice, my buttons are pushed. I’d just like to clarify a few things. So much of the tips and advice and “must do’s” you read are contradictory.  Plus, so much of it can be overwhelming. Which can have a truly negative impact on YOU. Want to get healthier? Should be [...]

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15 tips to help you NOT be a menace at the gym

I know you’re not a menace. It’s those other people. Maybe you can slip them this list of 15 tips. Let’s call them the unofficial “rules” of gym etiquette. 1. Don’t block the mirror. See if someone else is already checking their form in the mirror. Don’t block their view. 2. Don’t do your exercises at the dumbbell [...]

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Exercise and multitasking: Not a good mix for “over 50s”

I’m not a big fan of multitasking. It addles me. I think I have studies to back me up on this, too. (I’d check, but I am brushing my hair, speaking into a Dictaphone and writing this all at once. Kidding.) And in the gym, I’m even less a fan of multitasking. What I am getting [...]

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What is the character of your gurus?

Not long ago, I visited the blog of a respected strength coach. This is someone I’ve been aware of for many years. In fact, I believe I interviewed him more than a decade ago when I wrote for Muscle & Fitness Magazine. He’s extremely knowledgeable. This coach’s latest post was a list of reasons why “women stay fat [...]

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