The Dumbbell Floor Press: Benefits & How-To Videos
This article is all about the dumbbell floor press, an effective strength & muscle-building exercise that anyone can perform. It discusses the unique health &
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Diet, Workouts, General Fitness
Here are the articles I’ve written that fall under the following categories:
*Exercises & Strength Training Workouts
* HIIT (High Intensity Interval Training)
* Strength Training Info
* Weight Loss & Weight Gain
* Diet & Nutrition
* & other random fitness topics in general.
Exercises & Workouts
Top 3 Dumbbell Chest Exercises Without A Bench + Workout & Videos
No bench? No problem. In this article I will show you the three best dumbbell chest exercises for muscle building that you can do at
7 At-Home Dumbbell Exercises for Flabby Arms Over 60 (or 50)
I’m pushing 62 and I do not have flabby arms thanks to my workout routine & diet. And this arm workout article is for my
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 older folk who are interested
Skinny Fat Workout Plan & Diet For Women & Men
If you’re a skinny fat woman or man and want to change how you look, how you feel, & how healthy you are, this article
What Is A Push Up Plus? Benefits & How-To Guide With Videos
This article shares my research into the Push Up Plus, a calisthenic exercise used to improve shoulder function. I overheard a physical therapist recommending it
Best Ab Exercises For Beginners At Home
Looking to start working on your abs? Good for you. This workout article with instructional videos focuses on several ab exercises sports science has found
Similarities & Differences Between Dumbbell & Barbell Squats
This article shares the results of my research into what advantages barbell squats & dumbbell squats have over each other, as well as what similarities
5×5 Workout for the Over 50 Year Old: My Necessary Variations
In this article I share how I’ve been adapting the 5×5 workout program to accommodate my (well) over 50-year-old body. I’ll also go over the
Dynamic vs Static Stretching: Best Uses & Benefits Compared
In this article I compare & contrast static and dynamic stretching, since they are two very different approaches to flexibility training with different outcomes for
HIIT (High Intensity Interval Training)
What’s A Low-Impact HIIT Workout
I’m a big fan of low-impact HIIT, and in this article I’ll explain what these high-intensity workouts are made of and how you can easily
How Long Should A HIIT Workout Be?
This article shares the current recommendations of sports performance experts regarding the length of high intensity interval training workouts & the maximum amount of time
HIIT For Seniors: 7 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 for the last couple
Strength Training Info
The Recovery Benefits Of Taking A Week Off From Working Out
After several weeks of hard & consistent training, little signals are likely to start popping up, letting you know that a well-earned break is worth
What Happens If You Lift Weights But Don’t Eat Enough Protein?
In this article I share what sports science & nutrition research have found regarding the effect that different amounts of dietary protein have on muscle
How Swimming & Weightlifting Work Together For Your Benefit
Swimming & weightlifting can make a great combo for your fitness goals if the swimming sessions are programmed correctly into your weekly workout plan. This
Fitness After 50: Quality of Life Benefits of Strength Training
In this article I share several of the significant health benefits — both physical & mental — that resistance exercise offers us, beyond the strength
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 day that includes doing
10 Best Strength Training Books For Beginners & Intermediates
This article features some of the best weightlifting books available these days. You know, it was just a book someone gave me, Arnold: The Education
Do Resistance Bands Build Muscle As Effectively As Free Weights?
I’ve always wondered just how well do resistance bands stack up against free weights when it comes to building muscle mass. I decided to quench
What Muscle Groups To Workout Together
We all want the best results out of our strength training time & effort. And I wanted to know for sure which muscles I ought
Gaining Weight
Why Can’t I Build Muscle? 3 Common Problems That Stunt Growth
Have you been consistent with your weight training program and aren’t seeing the muscle growth you’re expecting? This article highlights the common issues that cause
7 Best of the Cheapest Mass Gainer Protein Powders in 2021
In this fitness supplement review article I share my top seven picks for the most inexpensive mass gainers, based on current prices here in 2021.
Optimum Nutrition Serious Mass Review
In this review article we’ll be taking a close look at Optimum Nutrition’s Serious Mass, the #1 selling mass gainer supplement powder in the world.
Serious Mass vs. Pro Gainer: Comparing 2 Weight Gain Powders
In this article I discuss the similarities & differences that exist between Optimum Nutrition’s two popular weight gain powders, Serious Mass & Pro Gainer. If
Make Your Own Homemade Protein Shake Recipes For Weight Gain
This article lists the ingredients & recipes I use in my high-calorie protein shakes. I’m a “hard-gainer” ectomorph, and so whenever I want to gain
4 Best Plant-Based Vegan Mass Gainers for 2021
In this review article I share my product evaluations of what I currently think are the top vegan mass gainers available these days. We’ll be
Whey Protein vs. a Mass Gainer: 7 Important Differences
Unfamiliar with what makes a mass gainer powder a completely different animal than a typical whey protein? Well in this article I compare & contrast
How to Use a Mass Gainer, How It Works, Side Effects, & More
In this “Mass Gainer 101” overview article I provide answers to several of the most common questions asked about mass gainer supplement powders, including: what
How To Build Muscle & Gain Weight If You’re An Ectomorph
I’m an ectomorph who’s (twice) added more than 20 lb. of muscle in my life. I’ll share how that went. This article also shares advice
Weight Loss
Fitness After 50: How To Safely Lose Weight Fast
Simple science-backed tips to shed pounds quickly This article aims to provide several proven ideas that you can put to use immediately if you have
4 Reasons You’re Losing Weight But Not Inches & How to Fix It
For this article I researched the answer to a common weight loss dilemma: why am I losing weight but not inches off my ___ (belly,
Why You Weigh Less In The Morning
Whenever I weighed myself the night before, I always wondered how & why I’d lost weight by the time I climbed on the scale the
Albolene For Weight Loss: How It Works & What It Can & Can’t Do
In this article we’ll look at how effective (or ineffective) the moisturizer cream Albolene® is at producing meaningful weight loss. I’ll discuss the research I
Over 60 & Overweight? Try 7 Proven Ideas & Exercises For Weight Loss
This article’s for my fellow members in our Over 60 Club who are struggling with losing weight. I’ll share with you 7 medical & science-based
Fitness After 50: How To Lose Belly Fat
This article lays out the very simple steps needed to be taken in order to lose belly fat, whether it’s 10 pounds’ worth or 100.
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 we hear these days
Other Fitness & Nutrition Topics
Is Stevia Vegan? Is Stevia Natural? How Is Stevia Made?
Is stevia vegan? Is stevia natural? How is stevia made? Questions like these popped up in my head, seeing stevia in a lot of fitness
Best Blender For Protein Shakes in 2021
In this article I’ll review my favorite blender for making protein shakes. I’ll also evaluate the best blenders according to kitchen appliance “experts”, and I’ll
Does Everyone Have Abs? Can Everyone Get Abs?
In this article I answer the question: Are we all born with a 6-pack of abs just waiting to happen? Or is it that all
11 Common Low Carb Diet Mistakes You Want To Avoid
A low-carb diet is a clinically-proven way to lose weight quickly & improve the health of many people, but it’s also easy to get it
Is The Subway Veggie Patty Vegan?
More & more fast food restaurant chains are adding vegetarian & vegan menu options, including sandwich maker Subway®. This article takes a close look at
Best Fat Burning Creams in 2021
I researched over 20 topical creams marketed as fat-burning, anti-cellulite, workout enhancers, slimming, & sweat creams. In this review I’ll feature the 5 products that
17 Misleading Food Labels Designed To Influence What You Buy
This article discusses seventeen of the most common misleading food labels used by the marketing departments of food manufacturers. These slogans are designed with the
What’s Good Cardio For Bad Knees?
For some of us older people, knee pain can discourage our desire to exercise. In this article I share hopeful medical research & expert opinion
