This is a must read for anyone over 50.
The Benefits of Pumping Iron in Later Life - WSJ
I'm an ACE certified personal trainer and National Masters Over 60 Powerlifting Champion with over 25 years of experience in the health and fitness industry. I've seen a lot of fads come and go, but three things remain constant in getting healthy and staying fit. A positive mental attitude, a healthy balanced diet, and a fitness program built on proper strength training and cardiovascular exercise. Practice these three things daily and you will discover that they lead to "The Fountain of Youth."
Wednesday, March 18, 2015
Friday, March 13, 2015
The Dumbbell Chest Press is a Great Exercise
The dumbbell chest press is
one of the best exercises for developing and strengthening your chest, and the
front of your shoulders. Pick-up a dumbbell in each hand, and sit on
the end of a bench. Place the dumbbells
end-up on your knees, then lie back on the bench and position the dumbbells chest
height at your sides. This is your start
position. Press the dumbbells up over
your chest until your arms are fully extended, being careful not to lock your
elbows. Slowly return the dumbbells to
the start position. Your breathing
pattern is to exhale as you press up and inhale as you return to the starting
position.
Select a weight with which the last 3 repetitions are hard to complete with proper form. Do 3 sets of 10 repetitions with about 1 minute of recovery time between sets.
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