Category: Exercise

Smart Walking Advice For Tourists In New York City

July 12, 2021

If you’re planning to visit NYC, don’t wear flip flops or flimsy footwear, because the sidewalks aren’t in the best condition. Many are broken and uneven. Sidewalk slip and fall accidents are common. Do yourself a favor and walk around NY in a pair of shoes meant for the job.

If you happen to trip over broken sidewalk, you’ll land on your hands and knees causing yourself extreme pain and interrupting your vacation. Or worse yet, you can wind up in the nearest emergency room with fractures.

Irene Pastore, is a Certified Personal Trainer, fitness blogger, health educator, and speaker. She has 25 years experience teaching exercise in New York City.  To read her complete bio, visit the About Page.  

Strength Training As Self-Defense For Seniors

July 3, 2021

This is a true story that occurred in November 2019. An 82-year-old woman successfully defended herself during a home break-in in Rochester, N.Y., afterwhich the 28 year-old intruder was taken away by ambulance. Willie Murphy started lifting weights when she was 56 years old. Every senior should follow her training example.

Irene Pastore is a native New Yorker, health and fitness blogger, and personal trainer. She owns this website, and authors each blog post. To read her complete bio, visit the About Page.

Home Fitness: Airex Balance Pad Stability Trainer

July 2, 2021

The Airex Balance Pad is a premium non-slip product that comes in several colors.  The dimensions in inches are 19.69 x 16.14 x 2.36.

Category: Core Strength, Balance and Stability.

How To Use It: Balance exercises are performed while standing or seated on the Airex Balance Pad.  

Portability: Light and easy to carry and move.  Take it on vacation, or business trips.

Benefits: Cost effective method to improve balance by activating the core. Nice addition to a home gym. Lies flat and stores easily in a closet or drawer. The Airex Balance Pad is a good choice for seniors who want to improve balance.

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