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Should I Do Cardio After Leg Day? What Sports Science Says
I’ve always wondered what sports science has to say about doing cardio after leg day. Leg day meaning a weight training

What Are The Benefits Of Stepper Machine Exercise?
I began using a mini stepper machine for my main cardio exercise over three years ago after researching various options. And

5×5 Workout for Over 50 Year Olds: My Necessary Variations
In this article I share how I’ve been adapting the famous 5×5 workout program to accommodate my (well) over 50-year-old body.

12 Natural & Supplemental Creatine Alternatives Explored
Are there effective creatine alternatives? I asked myself. Of course I didn’t know, so I researched the answer as best I

7 At-Home Dumbbell Exercises for Flabby Arms Over 60 (or 50)
I’m now 63 & I don’t have flabby arms thanks to my workout routine & diet. And this arm workout article

9 Muscle Building Dumbbell Exercises For Seniors – Full Body
Over 50 & looking to build muscle? Awesome, me too. This article features 9 of the best dumbbell exercises for over

Top 24 Protein Bars Without Artificial Sweeteners in 2022
In this article I review 24 of the top protein bars without artificial sweeteners currently on the market. We’ll compare how

The Truth About 7 Common Weight Loss Loose Skin Myths
This article looks at what scientific research & medical experts have to say about a number of myths & marketing half-truths

Protein Powder Without Artificial Sweeteners – My 8 Best in 2022
This article shares 8 of the best additive-free protein powders I could find during my latest research project; 5 are whey-based

HIIT For Seniors: 7 Easy Workouts With Health Benefits Galore
I’m over 60, have congenital heart disease, had multiple open heart surgeries, & I’ve been doing 2-3 HIIT workouts per week

Hi I’m Greg Simon.
Fitness training & nutrition researching since 1982. Surfer. Organic food & wine grower. Congenital heart disease survivor (so far).
heydayDo.com is my Fitness After 50 blog that’s about encouraging an active lifestyle as we age as best we can, and I’m now over 60.
I share the fitness and health research I’ve dug up on the benefits that exercise and good nutrition can give us.
I also write about my experiences product testing and evaluating home gym equipment & fitness supplements.