Weight Resistant Training

Thanks Weight Resistant Training! I recently had my bone density checked and it was found to be close to the bone density of a 35 year old. I would urge everyone to embark on Weight Resistant Training (WRT).  For me WRT is definitely a must do.  I hate to think what...

MAIN AIM

My major thrust is to encourage people to continue to go forward in life and not be bound by age, stereotypical thinking or the expectations of others. Too many people waste precious years succumbing to the dictates of restrictive stereotypes and the expectations of...

A Tribute to Exercise

One of my male friends at my gym, aged 83, became conscious of a shortness of breath just before Xmas. He thought it was just stress as he was going through a rough time.  However he was encouraged by gym members to go to the doctor and see about it.  In short, he was...

OLDER WOMEN SHAPING UP

It makes my heart sing to hear that so many ladies 50+ and 60+ are now engaging in Weight Resistance Training (WRT).   WRT is a fantastic vehicle to increase bone density, as well as to increase our overall strength and realise a great body shape.  Engaging in regular...

LEG STRENGTH

LEG STRENGTH At the gym the other day a 73 year old man who attends the gym three times a week, mentioned to me that he was shocked by something that happened to him a few days ago when he climbed up a ladder to fix his roof. He went up and down the ladder once but...