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June 29, 2018

in Reverse Aging! , Uncategorized by Brian

Recovering from Knee Replacement Surgery

I’m two months into recovery from total knee replacement surgery. At this writing, it is late June 2018.While the recovery experience is fresh in my mind, I thought I would share some thoughts on it. Knee and hip replacement is something many of us Boomers will face at some point. But the advancements in medicine […]

February 28, 2018

in Free Workouts by Brian

Build Muscle even with a Bad Knee

Building muscle when you’re over 60 is tough enough. It gets even harder when age-related issues like arthritis get in the way. I got some bad news recently. I’m going to need a knee replacement surgery. I’ve had a bad knee, bone-on-bone, for nearly 40 years. Arthritis finally got the better of it. Muscle building […]

February 12, 2018

in Women by Brian

Myths about Muscle: Reality vs the Freak Show

There are a lot of crazy myths about muscle. Women in particular seem to be negatively affected by it. Have you ever heard a woman say she wouldn’t touch a weight for fear of looking like a man? To be certain there are women like my wife who know differently and hit the weights with gusto and […]

February 7, 2018

in Dumbbells Only , Workout Guides by Brian

Beginner Dumbbell Workout Program

Here’s a 4 day per week plan using only adjustable dumbbells and an adjustable bench. It should take only 30 — 45 minutes per workout. It’s ideal for the beginner or someone who has limited amounts of equipment available. If you’re just starting out, take it easy at first. Your very first goal is showing up […]

January 25, 2018

in Workouts by Brian

Resistance Bands: Full Workout

If you’re not already familiar with Resistance Bands, you should get to know them. They are an inexpensive but great source of smooth, constant tension on your targeted muscles. And they are very versatile. Below, you can see a quick video I put together that takes you through a 4 day Full Body workout in […]

January 23, 2018

in Motivation by Brian

Muscle Building Inspiration: Matt Parisi

Need a little inspiration? Check out Matt. He’s the guy pictured on deck this past summer, fishing for tuna off Gloucester, Ma. He’s got a great build. Check out those traps, delts and arms. Would you believe he’s 68 years old and has only been training for a couple years? There’s even more to Matt’s story.Matt Parisi […]

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