Senior Fitness

Most people gradually deteriorate physically as they age. It doesn’t have to be that way. A small percentage of seniors have proven that extreme fitness is possible into your 80s and 90s. So, what’s your excuse for declining fitness, old dude?

Your Brain on Exercise

January 12, 2010
By I Dig Fitness

OK, time for some more preaching from IDigFitness.  This time, I’m talking to you midlifers and old dudes and dudettes.  According to two reports in the January issue of the Archives of Neurology, moderate physical exercise performed during midlife, or later, seems to be associated with a reduced risk of mild cognitive impairment (thinking...
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Wii Fit – It’s Fun, But Is It a Workout?

December 25, 2009
By I Dig Fitness
Wii Fit – It’s Fun, But Is It a Workout?

OK, just added WiiFit Plus to my “workout” arsenal. I haven’t had time to evaluate all its games and activities yet, but I can say that the balance board is going to be extremely good for my stiff, inflexible body – especially the yoga, but all of the balance games in general. Remember the...
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Gin & Tonic, Uh, I Mean “Gin & Raisins”

December 19, 2009
By I Dig Fitness

This one’s for you folks who are not in their 20s any more. You’ll know if I’m talking to you if you have the aches and pains that come along with developing arthritis. There are all kinds of prescription and over-the-counter medications which supposedly will make you feel better. Personally, I...
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Get Up Off Your Lazy Rear And . . .

August 2, 2009
By I Dig Fitness
Get Up Off Your Lazy Rear And . . .

Another attention grabbing headline.  Sorry, but I have your best interests in mind.  The full sentence is, “Get Up Off Your Lazy Rear and Exercise!”  You know it’s one of the best things you can do for yourself (and your family).  Here are some more reasons. A report in the Journal of the American Medical...
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The Ultimate Infomercial Workout Device

July 8, 2009
By I Dig Fitness

It may just be the ultimate go-anywhere, get-fit, quick-workout, great-results, strength and fitness infomercial gadget.  I’m going to let you in on this secret and revolutionary training device, but you must promise not to steal the idea.  I’m preparing my late-night infomercial as we speak and hope to have it showing on cable very...
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