Strength Training

by | Jan 15, 2011 | Exercise


As you continue to work on strength training exercises, you will find as time goes on, that the exercises will become easier. This is time to start increasing your efforts/weights to continue gaining strength. When starting, you want to be able to complete 2 sets of 8 repetitions in good form. Keep using that weight or resistance until you become strong enough to perform 12 to 15 repetitions. Overall, proper form is more important than quantity or speed. Stay tuned as the next post I will discuss diabetes/pre-diabetes.

Dr. Dan

My Activity today: 15 mile bike, 1+ hour of shoveling snow. Oh yeah!

Consecutive day #: 1207

Strive 2 Survive Strength Training

by | Jan 11, 2011 | Exercise


The basic idea is you need to lift or push weights, or your own body weight, and then gradually increase the amount of the weight that you use. You can use special Strength Training equipment, go to a gym or fitness center, or purchase at a very reasonable price your own equipment for home. You want to make sure that you are using proper technique, not straining, or starting with too much weight too quick. More on this as the week goes.

Dr. Dan

My Activity today: 7 mile walk, weight workout

Consecutive day #: 1203