You’ve all heard of jumping rope or skipping rope, and probably did it as a kid. Well, we’re all just big kids, so think about incorporating it back into your exercise routine. Right away many of you may think “but my knees”. Jumping...
For those of you looking for an alternative to dumbbells, a weighted body bar can be a nice addition. They vary in weight size from 8 to upwards of 20 lbs. I use them for shoulders, arms, lower back, thighs, tush, upper back and chest. You can do it all with one...
As most of you know, I’m usually wearing my Fit Flops. Again, I get nothing for endorsing these, I just have first-hand experience of their benefit. If you regularly wear ‘traditional’ thin and flat flip flops, and also have any foot, knee or back...
One of my favorite pieces of equipment is the BOSU, which means Both Sides Up, or Both Sides Utilized. There are probably a hundred or more ways to use this thing if you’re really clever. I like how it challenges stability while standing, laying or sitting on...
…only bad clothing. I’ve said this in a previous post about cold and rainy weather, so today, given the Austin climate du jour, I’ll address hot weather. Barring any particular health issue precluding you from exercising outside, I say never let the...
As most of you know, one fitness tool I like very much is the Polar brand heart rate watch and chest strap. I prefer this particular model for the watch face number size, its accuracy, and pure ease of use. Simple. No whistles and bells. It reads your pulse/heart rate...
