Lats, traps, spinal erectors – read how gyms and members are making mistakes while training these large, strong muscles that impact overall health, posture, and support.
At work, when my department holds its weekly Zoom team meeting, the format is for each person to share two things: something that made him or her smile, and then a work update. Last week we held the meeting in person over a holiday lunch. We joked that as we all cruise into middle age,…
My son, camp counselor and green team leader, lost a closely contested Color War competition last summer. The outcome of the entire tournament came down to the final event – a tug of war. Independent of strategy and heart, the other squad was just stronger. At such moments, there’s little comfort that a dad can…
Flying an airplane is a lot like getting fit. First, take a look at the physics of airplane flight: The physics of getting in — or returning to — good shape is similar, particularly as you grow older. I was cruising for a while, but then took a month off from the gym for a…
I’m heading into an extended vacation/break from the gym in about a month. While I’m normally careful to take rest days as needed, I’m approaching my long layoff by grinding on nonstop. I’m reminded of a story I read in a bodybuilding book many years ago. The author was trying to make a point about…
Last weekend I came across an article from a fitness influencer with the stunning title: “Does This Invention End Low Back Pain Forever?” I had mixed emotions as I began to read—sorry to see my side hustle fall, but grateful for an end to this terrible affliction. As I should have expected, the breakthrough turned…