Heart Disease (which includes strokes and other cardiovascular diseases) still remains the number one cause of death – and when you think about that statistic, it is pretty chilling as there are more deaths to heart disease than all forms of cancer combined! Heart disease is also known as the “Silen...
The exact moment one man realised he was direly out of shape Once, a long time ago, I was fit. It had never happened before and, until last week, I wondered if it was ever going to happen again. I vividly remember the feelings: Legs that didn’t ache after a few flights of stairs. Back muscles I coul...
As the skies begin to darken and temperatures drop it can be tempting to let your fitness goals slip. It’s easy to lose motivation at this point and find yourself sitting on the couch again. To stay on track this winter try taking a classic summer exercise – cycling – inside to escape the weather. C...
Julia is training for the 50m and 100m dash at the upcoming Senior Olympics. Louisiana native Julia Hawkins became a competitive cyclist at age 81. Last year at age 100, seeking a new challenge, she decided to pick up competitive running for the first time. She registered for the 50m dash at the Lou...
For decades, conventional wisdom (and Jane Fonda) said cardio was the best exercise for weight loss. Then weights training muscled its way into the spotlight as the must-do move for revving your metabolism and losing weight in your sleep, prompting many exercise enthusiasts to join #TeamNoCardio. So...
