There’s are some really cool functional fitness tools out there. But we were surprised to hear of one particular tool that has been around, at least commercially, since the 90’s but not many people know about. It’s called the Power Plate (which uses whole-body vibration, or WBV). The idea is [...]
You’ve probably seen them at the gym – those half-domes that look like an exercise ball cut in half. The name BOSU actually stands for “Both Sides Up,” because you can use it with the dome facing up or down! What really caught my attention in the research is how [...]
On the surface, both the Power Plate and the semi-spherical exercise balls (like the BOSU ball) challenge your body for better balance and stability. However, they achieve this in fundamentally different ways, leading to distinct training effects. Think of it as two different types of challenge: Instability vs. Reflexive Contraction. [...]
You’ve spent decades building inner strength—mental toughness, emotional resilience, and the ability to find a good parking spot. But what about the physical kind? As we reach the fabulous age of 50 and beyond, it’s time to stop subscribing to the idea that aging means inevitable decline. In fact, one [...]
If the old saying is “use it or lose it,” let’s be honest: after 50, things start to “lose it” faster than a pair of reading glasses. The secret to maintaining your independence, fighting gravity, and keeping your metabolism from retiring early isn’t just cardio—it’s strength training. A complete fitness [...]
Let’s face it: as we glide into our fabulous 50s and beyond, the phrase “resistance training” might conjure images of sweaty twenty-somethings grunting in a gym. And frankly, who has the time, the budget, or the sheer tolerance for that scene? But here’s the unvarnished scientific truth: lifting weights (or [...]
