Category: Strength training

Virtual Fitness: How To Do Walking Dumbbell Lunge

September 12, 2021

Walking Dumbbell Lunge

Instructions: Alternate stepping forward with right and then left foot. Hold and stabilize between steps. As strength increases, add more weight to increase challenge.
Modifications: 1) Take smaller steps forward and bring both feet together after each step. 2) Place hands on hips instead of holding weights. 3) Hold onto a wall with one hand, with opposite hand on your hip or at your side.
Moving Lunge Benefits: Strengthens thighs, legs and core. Improves balance.
Cautions: Slow your tempo to suit your ability. The goal is to maintain a steady pace without losing balance.
EXERCISE DOs and DONTs – As with all exercise programs, when using exercise videos that appear on this site, you need to use common sense. If your muscles are weak, either do the modifications, or don’t attempt this exercise if it’s too difficult for you. When starting an exercise program, be sure to discuss your plans with your healthcare provider

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.

Old Age Is Not For Sissies

May 23, 2021

Strength Training Is The Key To Living Better Longer

Quit Making Excuses Because You’re Over 50

Visit Tour De Core Personal Training Fitness Over 50 Page for more information about personal training for older adults. The sooner you start training, the better off you’ll be.

Irene Pastore is a Certified Personal Trainer, fitness blogger, health educator, and speaker. She has 23 years experience teaching exercise in New York City. For her complete bio, visit the About Page.

Equipment Of The Month: Sandbells

April 2, 2021

EQUIPMENT TYPE: Sandbells are sandbags with a built-in handle that enables the user to use a firm grip. Sandbells range in weight from 2 lbs. up to 50 lbs.

HOW TO USE SANDBELLS: Use a Sandbell the same way you would use other free weights. You can perform similar exercises as with a dumbbell, kettlebell or medicine ball. Sandbells are very safe.

WORKOUT: The Sandbell is harder to control than a medicine ball, because of its unpredictable movement, making it a good choice for core workouts. It also challenges grip strength.

PORTABILITY: Because it’s bulky, and unwieldly, the Sandbell isn’t something you can throw in your pocket, carry bag, or suitcase.

DURABILITY: If the bag gets damaged, sand leaks out. There are pros and cons to every type of equipment. Eventually everything you use, will wear out, and will have to be replaced.

COST: Sandbells cost between $12.00 up to $100.00 or more, depending on size and quality.

Irene Pastore, is a Certified Personal Trainer, fitness blogger, health educator, and speaker. She has 23 years experience teaching exercise in New York City. To read her complete bio, visit the About Page.