Gave myself a Christmas present
I saved little by little and finally was able to buy a kayak that will meet my needs (I hope). Although I have kayaked periodically and...
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pabbott
- Nov 12
- 1 min
Three years on a rower
I started rowing 20+ years ago on the water in an eight-person boat. As part of that training, I was introduced to the Concept2 rower. I...
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pabbott
- Aug 3
- 1 min
Morning walk
Up early this morning for a walk on the beach. The heat has left for a few days, this morning a beautiful 70 degrees.
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pabbott
- May 9
- 2 min
Fitness Myth #2
Often women state that they want to be “toned” but not build muscle. There is a common misconception that a woman who lifts heavy...
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pabbott
- May 7
- 3 min
No pain, no gain?
We have all heard the exercise-related axiom “no pain, no gain.” But how true is that axiom?This saying would be more accurate as “no...
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pabbott
- May 6
- 2 min
Growing Older, Growing Stronger
Following menopause, women experience a number of changes that can impact long term health and independent functioning. These potential...
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pabbott
- May 1
- 2 min
My Favorite Toy
During the pandemic, the gym was closed and I am no longer able to run due to knee issues. I had previously owned a Concept2 rower which...
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pabbott
- Apr 28
- 1 min
It's Never Too Late
For those of us “of a certain age”, there is an inevitable decline due to the biological processes of aging. However, there is...
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pabbott
- Apr 26
- 1 min
Fitness Myth #1
When I first meet with a client to discuss his/her fitness goals, very common requests are I want 6-pack abs, I want to get rid of these...
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pabbott
- Apr 20
- 2 min
Balance
About five years ago I realized one day that I had started to sit down to put on my shoes. I had never done that before; I always stood...
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pabbott
- Apr 19
- 2 min
Endurance, Strength, Power
In resistance training, three aspects of muscle performance to consider are muscular endurance, muscular strength, and muscular power....
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pabbott
- Apr 19
- 2 min
Got muscle?
Many of you have heard the saying “Getting old is not for sissies.” And all of you know how true that is. If you have experienced...
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