Human understanding of physical movement is reaching a new level of maturity. Science is helping us understand what techniques produce healthy results in the shortest amount of time.
Professional coaches and exercise kinesiologists are also contributing to the field with their practical, hands-on experience working with athletes. This section of Over Fifty and Fit reveals evidence-based fitness techniques that improve strength, symmetry, posture, agility, balance, mobility, and appearance.
Picture this: you’re at a party, chatting with friends, when someone drops their glass. Without thinking, you swoop down to catch it, executing a perfect squat and rising smoothly – all without a creak, pop, or groan. Your friends’ jaws drop. “How did you do that?” they ask, amazed. I’ll tell you how: it’s all …
“Finishers” are high-intensity exercises performed at the end of a workout to maximize results, typically focusing on fat loss and muscle endurance. They’re designed to push your body to its limits, often incorporating a series of movements that elevate your heart rate. Finishers are like a last opportunity to break a serious sweat before the …
Do you sometimes think the best years of your physical health are behind you? Do you look in the mirror and wonder where the time has gone, wishing you could turn back the clock and regain the vitality and athleticism of when you were younger? You’re not alone. Many mature adults struggle with the idea …
As a seasoned fitness trainer and health blogger, I’ve seen countless trends come and go. But let me tell you, there’s one training method that’s stood the test of time and continues to impress me with its versatility and effectiveness – cone training. Now, before you dismiss this as something only young athletes do, hear …
I used to believe that transforming your body and mind required months of grueling work. But over the years, I’ve discovered a powerful truth: you can ignite significant change in just two weeks. Imagine waking up feeling stronger, more energized, and completely in tune with your body’s capabilities – this isn’t a distant dream; it’s …
Picture this: You’re standing in the gym – or perhaps outdoors in your driveway or at the park – holding what looks like an oversized grapefruit with a grudge. That, my friends, is a medicine ball – and it’s about to become your new best frenemy. As a guy who’s been around the fitness block …