How to Train According to the Experts Exercise Snacks: Another great gem in this video is the notion of “exercise snacks” —short, high-intensity sessions lasting just 1 to 10 minutes. I particularly like how they’re framed as a way to prime your brain for cognitively demanding tasks. Need to write a sharp report or tackle […]
How To Train According to Experts: Here’s a most useful video that’s chock full of great information on how best to train for longevity. They start by going over Dr. Ben Levin’s “Prescription for Life” routine which calls for 5-6 hours of exercise per week broken down into: Then they follow up with detailed information […]
I really love this guy’s whole-body, kettlebell-based hight intensity resistance training program (HIRT). I even picked up a pair of Onnit’s ape-themed kettlebells like his and dubbed my routine “Monkey HIRT.” HIRT routines are great for getting in both resistance and some VO2 max training in a highly efficient, time-saving manner—perfect if you’re schedule is […]
I began this year working with my left leg propped up on a big green suitcase, trying to keep the swelling in my knee down. The reason? Overtraining. It’s a rookie mistake that I still keep make after all these years. I knew repeated days of trail jogging with my dog immediately after a two-week […]
It would be nice if losing weight meant only shedding fat but when you do you’ll also lose some lean muscle and even bone. That’s a huge problem if you’re dieting and older. Consider: This means that dieting after age 45 can be a double whammy for your lean muscle mass and particularly bad for […]
The “Old Man Test” is making the social media rounds, challenging people to test their balance and flexibility—skills that become increasingly vital as we age. The task is simple: It’s a pretty solid test of flexibility and balance that is so key as you age. So, how do you stack up? Can you do it?