Post by John A. Casler on Nov 14, 2008 14:30:34 GMT -8
In the quest to "keep Fit" we all are interested, but if the regimen is too time consuming, or if we have to fight traffic and "go to a crowded GYM" it is sometimes easier to "put it off" till tomorrow.
As we age, we have some serious considerations regarding exercise:
1) We need to maintain Muscle Mass, and reduce the atrophy of TYPE II fibers
2) We need to stress the joints and bones to reduce Osteoporosis, and joint problems
3) We need enough Systemic Stress to stimulate a more healthy Hormonal Profile
4) We need enough Cardio Respiratory stress to keep our Heart and Lungs in good shape
Lillian Muller and I have developed a simple "balanced" training regime that can be followed at any GYM or even your home with minimum equipment, time and effort.
It is the LIBRA Training System, and is based on using Balanced Antagonistic Pairings in Exercises.
This simply means, most of the time, you will be performing a Pushing Exercise, and then a Pulling Exercise for the same body areas.
Now, as I said this system can be employed at the most sophisticated Health Club, or it can be done with "minimal equipment" in your Living Room.
Here is the basic Routine:
LowerBody and Torso
Exercise #1 - PUSH - Squat
Exercise #2 - PULL - Reverse Squat, Cable Abs, Ab Wheel, or Cobra/Mountain
UpperBody and Arms
Exercise #1 - PUSH - Push Up
Exercise # 2 - PULL - Chair Pull up
Torso and Calves
Exercise #1 - Cable Wood Chop, or Weighted Twist
Exercise #2 - Toe Raises
Packages and more info to come
As we age, we have some serious considerations regarding exercise:
1) We need to maintain Muscle Mass, and reduce the atrophy of TYPE II fibers
2) We need to stress the joints and bones to reduce Osteoporosis, and joint problems
3) We need enough Systemic Stress to stimulate a more healthy Hormonal Profile
4) We need enough Cardio Respiratory stress to keep our Heart and Lungs in good shape
Lillian Muller and I have developed a simple "balanced" training regime that can be followed at any GYM or even your home with minimum equipment, time and effort.
It is the LIBRA Training System, and is based on using Balanced Antagonistic Pairings in Exercises.
This simply means, most of the time, you will be performing a Pushing Exercise, and then a Pulling Exercise for the same body areas.
Now, as I said this system can be employed at the most sophisticated Health Club, or it can be done with "minimal equipment" in your Living Room.
Here is the basic Routine:
LowerBody and Torso
Exercise #1 - PUSH - Squat
Exercise #2 - PULL - Reverse Squat, Cable Abs, Ab Wheel, or Cobra/Mountain
UpperBody and Arms
Exercise #1 - PUSH - Push Up
Exercise # 2 - PULL - Chair Pull up
Torso and Calves
Exercise #1 - Cable Wood Chop, or Weighted Twist
Exercise #2 - Toe Raises
Packages and more info to come
