http://www.senior-exercise-central.com/exercise-and-fitness-for-seniors-blog.html The Senior Exercise Blog keeps you up-to-date with all fitness and weight training additions and changes to the Senior-Exercise-Central.com Web site. Plus late breaking health and fitness news. en-us Senior exercise Fri, 2 Jan 2026 14:29:30 -0500 Fri, 2 Jan 2026 14:29:30 -0500 senior-exercise-central.com http://www.senior-exercise-central.com/never-give-up.html2f7580e89e366c99438ddaf6a6cb1a6cHow many times have we all heard this? I am 84 year old guy. Many years ago I had realized that without good health, both physical and mental, I could Fri, 2 Jan 2026 14:28:17 -0500 http://www.senior-exercise-central.com/senior-nutrition.html590d286d9115ae58a54b78e448c2336bBasic senior nutrition means success. Diets often fail in the long term because they are too complicated. It is practical and simplified here. Tue, 10 Jan 2023 13:59:05 -0500 http://www.senior-exercise-central.com/fit-and-healthy-at-74.htmlc761f7a54bfb0ba4ff8b1ac08f560d8eI’ve been exercising most of my life. But as i’ve gotten older, I’m now 74, staying fit and healthy has become even more important. My experience with Wed, 10 Aug 2022 13:41:46 -0400 http://www.senior-exercise-central.com/hula-hooping-gave-me-abs-at-57.htmlabe057f084f4d768c3a533a90d118b3bI watched a YouTubked like fun. So, I ordered a fitness hoop online and a nice, foam-covered, large hoop arrived at my home. It is important to get an Tue, 3 May 2022 13:29:28 -0400 http://www.senior-exercise-central.com/67-and-81-and-still-training.html0a800535b9898d8631da8a151237a32aMy husband and I have been interested in fitness and body building for a long time. We have gone to 15 Arnold Schwarzenegger Sports Classics in Columbus,
Sun, 1 May 2022 13:36:42 -0400 http://www.senior-exercise-central.com/resistance-bands.htmle3717fa5871db3352974004125200966Strength training equipment prices range from very high to inexpensive. Resistance bands are effective and a great bargain.
Sat, 16 Apr 2022 14:25:57 -0400 http://www.senior-exercise-central.com/stability-ball.htmlb7f30ae4b9070e434dff505962c58542Stability ball exercises can add fun to fitness training. But it must be used properly. Learn how here. Sat, 2 Oct 2021 15:42:14 -0400 http://www.senior-exercise-central.com/high-intensity-interval-training.htmla05a7629f38ea17fdd2772f99b28a34eIs the high intensity interval training model appropriate for seniors? Your questions are answered here. Sat, 31 Jul 2021 14:00:23 -0400 http://www.senior-exercise-central.com/cardio.html80671484a3effb2bab54949b8ffd6eebCardio is essential for seniors, but overdoing it can be bad. Know your options and what is right for you. Thu, 29 Jul 2021 16:30:26 -0400 http://www.senior-exercise-central.com/bodyweight-exercises.html352be550ebd9d868e4d8b82dec32c9bbBodyweight exercises done properly build strength and fitness. You don't need expensive equipment to be fit.
Sun, 25 Jul 2021 13:46:34 -0400 http://www.senior-exercise-central.com/home-gym-equipment.html61c34b2fada2962fe983fd4532c5f9b9Training at home can be an advantage. Understand what to look for when considering home gym equipment. Fri, 23 Jul 2021 13:53:32 -0400 http://www.senior-exercise-central.com/peary-rader-arms.html9216f61c7e264aca22fd834106970968Peary Rader arms rouitne in Iron Man magazine explained how to gain up to 3/4-inch to your arms in one day. Sun, 18 Jul 2021 15:10:18 -0400 http://www.senior-exercise-central.com/big-strong-arms.html799f50b5a7bff6b256f3907ec9aea777Even after turning 50, seniors can still build big strong arms.
Wed, 14 Jul 2021 13:26:04 -0400 http://www.senior-exercise-central.com/bench-press-on-a-table.html70f636483ce14fb3475eb9fc5b8c838aIn 1948 Buster McShane went to London to see John Grimek win the Mr. Universe title over Steve Reeves. When Buster came back he opened his first gym in Tue, 16 Mar 2021 14:10:01 -0400 http://www.senior-exercise-central.com/vinces-gym.html806ae8c6ce95e5e7cf0557118c36df7aReading these stories about old gyms brought back memories of the time I journeyed to California from Cincinnati in the summer of 1976. (I drove an old Thu, 11 Mar 2021 13:48:44 -0500 http://www.senior-exercise-central.com/arnold-press.htmlca8e60c3b5691ab5d9048251e830173eThe Arnold Press is a slightly different version press pressing two dumbbells. Plus, I have added a biceps curl to the movement. Mon, 4 Nov 2019 18:04:13 -0500 http://www.senior-exercise-central.com/dietary-supplements.htmlc63271df98946bb38ba59121d392d86dDietary supplements can help, or just waste money. Discover what to look for here. Sat, 24 Nov 2018 13:59:36 -0500 http://www.senior-exercise-central.com/weight-training.html1c6ec72f014e9fdf81229787df92388cWeight training can be miraculous. But not all programs are suitable for seniors. Discover what to look for here. Wed, 16 May 2018 13:39:22 -0400 http://www.senior-exercise-central.com/down-the-rack.htmlc3d5b7db1e068f8034ec4c67fe2340a2Senior fitness trainees can use down the rack workouts to build muscle. Tue, 8 May 2018 13:19:10 -0400 http://www.senior-exercise-central.com/follow-health-advice.html44a47a8bd70797d09206b9734926514fI am 68 and have been doing the following exercises: jog for about 30-45 min almost every day mixed with some brisk walking or hiking at times; weight
Sun, 18 Mar 2018 15:28:24 -0400 http://www.senior-exercise-central.com/72-and-doing-good.html2ecc58a70df4caa2fe0e86c138d19f9cIn 1978 I needed some serious surgery. It shocked me, opened my eyes and forced me to look at myself and open my eyes. I lost 30 pounds, stopped smoking, Thu, 15 Mar 2018 13:48:32 -0400 http://www.senior-exercise-central.com/fighting-back-and-winning-with-fitness.htmlc61f77aa6b51c6e0eb1e8fef1e8eeb95I am now 68 years old and about 3 years ago I was rushed to the ER with internal bleeding. A failed surgery and months of in and out of the hospital and
Thu, 1 Mar 2018 13:49:34 -0500 http://www.senior-exercise-central.com/66yearold-retired-airline-captain.html0e4d053415e49abe360f45bdbdcf0bd7 I have done exercise all my life, since I was a teenager. I played baseball in little league, started running 5k and 10k, 1/2 marathons, full marathons
Sun, 18 Feb 2018 13:22:00 -0500 http://www.senior-exercise-central.com/never-give-up-enjoy-live-the-moment-.htmlbfa58131e599edbc47895b5b020758e7As i hit the big 60 i have been training for around 48 years. My training has changed from being very full on to now being greedy for my time 3 to 4 times Fri, 16 Feb 2018 13:15:13 -0500 http://www.senior-exercise-central.com/its-never-too-late.html4c8a65c79ccadf13c5b3615536003fb9 My running story began only a little over five years ago, competing a short local 12K race. While I didn't break any speed records, it was such fun that
Mon, 2 Oct 2017 14:24:32 -0400 http://www.senior-exercise-central.com/ab-exercise.html37391a3b40e3a318bd22febddb60893dWhat ab exercise will give you a six-pack? The truth may surprise you. You can learn about it here. Sun, 28 May 2017 14:47:21 -0400 http://www.senior-exercise-central.com/personal-trainer.html4cdfd456adf4b3a6da148a8f61f4d7cdA personal trainer can help you reach your fitness goals. But do you really need one? Learn about it here. Tue, 18 Apr 2017 14:19:48 -0400 http://www.senior-exercise-central.com/senior-kettlebells.html24848224647f50330e778b6f328b332eExercise with senior kettlebells builds hard bodies, strength and fitness in men and women. Tue, 11 Apr 2017 14:59:13 -0400 http://www.senior-exercise-central.com/motivated-by-the-seals-at-70.html324c7418d468449ba042542a48916923I lifted for years, and very much enjoyed doing so. However, in my late 60's, my elbows, shoulders and knees ached for days after hard training. I decided Sat, 1 Apr 2017 13:46:57 -0400 http://www.senior-exercise-central.com/4-day-splits.htmla843158e231d6777196811b895fe40e84 day splits with weights is great bodybuilding system. Tue, 24 Jan 2017 16:51:02 -0500 http://www.senior-exercise-central.com/supersets-for-seniors.htmla4db9065a11eed2d68398dcae7d52e30Many workouts don't give you the most bang for your buck. But supersets for seniors are super efficient. Try them here. Thu, 15 Dec 2016 16:40:44 -0500 http://www.senior-exercise-central.com/Escalating-Density-Training.html788eb4af64490bf91aa6267f64f6cd66Even seniors, those folks over 50, can build bigger, stronger muscle fast with Escalating Density Training. Fri, 22 Jul 2016 17:13:44 -0400 http://www.senior-exercise-central.com/55-and-getting-bored-here-are-some-ideas.html28849afd96e2ae1b1777df7ca053ef3cI'm a 55 year old male living in Chandler AZ. I spent 30 years in Law enforcement teaching and training fitness and self defense. I retired in 2014 but Sun, 16 Aug 2015 17:33:31 -0400 http://www.senior-exercise-central.com/resistance-band.html91fd7b80e4662adb9ccf6cc011f88eedAnybody with achy joints should look into resistance-band training. The bands tax your muscles but are easy on tendons and ligaments. Thu, 6 Aug 2015 13:00:27 -0400 http://www.senior-exercise-central.com/when-i-turned-80.html71a374f74c1cccaa0c67d9c17c8cc11c...was the day I had a heart attack - the ultimate party pooper. I had been on notice that my aortic valve was closing and had booked in for a replacement. Mon, 3 Aug 2015 13:56:06 -0400 http://www.senior-exercise-central.com/still-at-it-at-age-74.html974ddbf4bc2f429f557624c87a5eeaefI started working out in my teens. Joined a gym around 1959 when a senior in high school but it went out of business a year later. Then mostly worked out Sun, 2 Aug 2015 13:52:51 -0400 http://www.senior-exercise-central.com/derailed-early-but-on-the-right-track-for-40-years.html63f22767227ac5b0e8244d55585c75d8I was a little suburban butterball in my early childhood in the '50's. My parents got me into age group swimming around 10 years old, I grew like a weed Sat, 1 Aug 2015 17:33:22 -0400 http://www.senior-exercise-central.com/questions-and-comments.html#.VZltBqb9oYE46d147df75bcc0df1f2e56f81b1a2253Ask your question and get an honest answer. Or maybe your question has already been answered. Either way, go here . . . Sun, 5 Jul 2015 13:56:52 -0400 http://www.senior-exercise-central.com/swimming.html055ba277ba798f3ae3f5defb6e6df4e8It's the beginning of western hemisphere summer. Swimmers love it. And non-swimmers can and should become swimmers. Practical advice follows . . . Sun, 7 Jun 2015 17:22:27 -0400 http://www.senior-exercise-central.com/exercise-and-fitness-for-seniors-blog.html#Can-the-right-diet-prevent-cancere6c67e343d5d004b3bf036202deac065Here's some no nonsense, realistic diet information from Scientific American. However, the text is very short. I recommend the seven minute podcast at the end of the text. It's well worth your time . . . Thu, 21 May 2015 11:33:50 -0400 http://www.senior-exercise-central.com/clean-and-press.html081a12b6b19338c7328c912819a0a010One of the best all around, full body exercises you can do is the Clean & Press. Watch a short video clip with some written instruction. I'm using a set of dumbbells to illustrate . . . Sun, 17 May 2015 12:43:10 -0400 http://www.senior-exercise-central.com/alligator-pushups.htmlf2c39764a920a5e1789a3715532e794fStandard military type pushups are great, but getting creative is good too. Try alligator pushups, for example. They engage your entire body. Watch a short video . . . Thu, 7 May 2015 14:32:39 -0400 http://www.senior-exercise-central.com/Peary-Rader.htmla6d0f02eb52d7dc20bad611faabfafe1If you enjoy lifting and pumping iron, the story of the good, decent man who created the old Iron Man magazine should appeal to you. Please read on . . . Thu, 2 Apr 2015 12:31:43 -0400 http://www.senior-exercise-central.com/your-fitness-story.html48f2c3c96bb4a62eb0cb3891b0aabf83Some very interesting people have shared their personal fitness stories. You can discover them here. And maybe you have one of your own you'd like to share. Take a look at . . . Sat, 28 Feb 2015 13:24:22 -0500 http://www.senior-exercise-central.com/burpees.html5bb8793098d53060b2b2117cc3a1183bThe Burpee, or squat thrust, is tops when it comes to bodyweight only exercises. But are they too tough for seniors? Not necessarily. Yes, they're a challenge, so treat them with respect. But don't let their reputation scare you off. And both ladies and gentlemen can do them. The following short video will show you how to start off easy and work up. Sat, 7 Feb 2015 13:54:19 -0500 http://www.senior-exercise-central.com/exercise-and-fitness-for-seniors-blog.html#When-sitting-becomes-a-health-risk7aff59070c0f73a728597dbcc0b3dc12More and more time spent sitting at the computer (or TV) means greater health risks, this according to a local doctor writing in the newspaper. Even daily workouts may not be enough compensation to overcome the harm done from sedentary lifestyles. Please read on . . . Tue, 27 Jan 2015 11:34:09 -0500 http://www.senior-exercise-central.com/exercise-and-fitness-for-seniors-blog.html#Tame-your-sweet-tooth8b59ded133378ed8e59ee74df3907c97Jack LaLanne (http://www.senior-exercise-central.com/Jack-LaLanne.html) was way, way ahead of his time when he warned us of the dangers of added sugar in our diets. Now scientists at University of California in San Francisco (UCSF) confirm it. Mon, 12 Jan 2015 11:49:11 -0500 http://www.senior-exercise-central.com/dive-bomber-pushups.html1c7fe6d2b99b87d8554558260c3c321dHere's a quick, simple New Year's resolution for senior fitness buffs. Learn to do Dive Bombers. Difficult at first, but you'll learn to love 'em. (Total beginners should first master standard pushups.) Instruction video follows . . . Mon, 5 Jan 2015 13:30:41 -0500 http://www.senior-exercise-central.com/exercise-and-fitness-for-seniors-blog.html#Plant-based-dietsf4416c2f5860b66a930fd5e4a6f3e294Meat, especially red meat, will take a serious hit if some suggested government guidelines are put in place. Watch for the meat industry to cry foul. Get the facts here . . . Fri, 2 Jan 2015 18:31:30 -0500 http://www.senior-exercise-central.com/exercise-and-fitness-for-seniors-blog.html#Extending-lifespan6e0a4b5230a2cb68e80d7a617d43e305Is a common pain reliever a key to longevity? The Buck Institute on Aging says some of their studies indicate that may be the case. Read more about it here . . . Thu, 18 Dec 2014 19:31:48 -0500