Stretching was a thing when I was growing up. Going for a run? Put that leg up on a fence and stretch that hamstring. Kickboxing class starting soon? Do those side lunges and stretch that groin out. …
Weighing Your Heart Attack Risk, Even If You’re Not Being Batman
Last post, I wrote about the advisability of getting your heart checked out if you’re past 40, heading towards intense physical activity, and have been sedentary for a while. Straining or tearing …
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Cardio Caution If You Want To Be Batman
I’d like to think that a sprained finger, bent toe, or even a muscle or ligament tear would encompass the bulk of fitness concerns for folks getting active again. And if you’re restarting after your …
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THE Most Important Health And Fitness Tweak You Can Do For Yourself…Ever
I recently recommended several books on health and longevity (steering clear of Covid, which is about as loaded a topic as a smoking grenade with the pin missing). But working through my struggles …
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I’ve Been Beat Up Before
But working out felt worse. It was at an East L.A. boxing gym, where Oscar de la Hoya once trained. A trainer put me through some conditioning paces. Jumping jacks for a few minutes, then stand …
Dr. Kim’s Midweek: 8 Lessons Learned From Returning To High Intensity Training (Like Jiu-Jitsu) BEYOND Not Breaking Off Bits
A training sidebar from the AIP series, if you’re preparing to engage in high-intensity physical activity. If you’re holding a ticket that says “Yes, I’m at least 40,” while standing in the line …