by Mike Duffy | May 17, 2022 | Blog
It all has to do with the balance between fat and muscle… A healthy ratio of fat to muscle is vital for health and wellness throughout life. Scientific evidence shows that a healthy body composition will increase your lifespan, reduce the risk of heart disease,... by Mike Duffy | May 17, 2022 | Blog
Nobody gets any younger as time goes on. In our later years, we find that we’re not as flexible, mobile or able to balance like we used to. And every year it gets worse. I remember back in the day (why do we always say that?) when I used to wrestle, play football... by Mike Duffy | May 17, 2022 | Blog
“How many sit-ups can you do?” Do you remember way back when, when you were tested every year in grade school for the Presidential Physical Fitness Award Program? That was a great program…too bad they’ve done away with it. (That’s a whole other story I’ll tell in a... by Mike Duffy | May 17, 2022 | Blog
You always hear people saying, “How much can you lift?” While most of us do not have any aspirations of becoming world champion weightlifters, it is very important to work on your Muscular Strength, especially as you age. Muscular Strength (how much you can lift) is... by Mike Duffy | May 17, 2022 | Blog
A strong heart. Healthy lungs. Clear blood vessels that supply your large muscles with oxygen, 24/7. What do they all have in common? Cardiovascular Endurance. Of the 5 components of physical fitness, cardiovascular endurance is the most important because it gives...