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Author: Brian S. Penn, Ph.D.

Exercise / Mental

The Best Remedy for a Lazy Binge-Watching Day

Brian S. Penn, Ph.D.by Brian S. Penn, Ph.D.May 26, 2020May 26, 2020

It was supposed to snow a couple of inches yesterday. We waited, and waited and waited. Finally, in the late afternoon we got a dusting …

Diet / General Health

7 Ideas for a Better Intermittent Fast

Brian S. Penn, Ph.D.by Brian S. Penn, Ph.D.May 21, 2020May 21, 2020

I have reached the age where simply working out harder isn’t possible. I don’t have the endurance or recovery ability I once had. As I’ve …

Diet

5 Best Ways to Break a Fast

Brian S. Penn, Ph.D.by Brian S. Penn, Ph.D.May 21, 2020June 9, 2020

I know a lot of folks enjoy intermittent fasting for weight control, etc. But did you know that how you break a fast is almost …

Exercise

3 Best at Home Bodyweight Exercises for Muscle Fitness

Brian S. Penn, Ph.D.by Brian S. Penn, Ph.D.May 18, 2020May 18, 2020

This isn’t complicated. If you can only do a few exercises, then do these. They are all compound exercises meaning they involve lots of muscles. …

Exercise / Gear

The Best Race Strategy Ever!

Brian S. Penn, Ph.D.by Brian S. Penn, Ph.D.May 16, 2020May 18, 2020

Racing is pretty tough. It’s the one chance you get to determine your fitness level or kick that jerk’s butt who keeps beating you in …

General Health / Supplements

Let the sunshine in … Vitamin D fights COVID-19

Brian S. Penn, Ph.D.by Brian S. Penn, Ph.D.May 10, 2020May 14, 2020

A new paper that has not been peer-reviewed (yet – link below) suggests a link between Vitamin D and COVID-19. Vitamin D helps to boost …

Diet / Supplements

Fat Loss Over 40 – Some Supplemental Facts

Brian S. Penn, Ph.D.by Brian S. Penn, Ph.D.May 6, 2020June 2, 2020

Here are some suggested supplements to help fat loss over the age of 40. Notes from a lecture by Thomas DeLauer: Apple Cider Vinegar – …

General Health

And the winner is……Me!!

Brian S. Penn, Ph.D.by Brian S. Penn, Ph.D.May 4, 2020May 4, 2020

I thought today that I’d start out with some good news. I had several tests done a few weeks ago, including my protein-specific antigen (PSA) …

Exercise

Cross-Fit Training

Brian S. Penn, Ph.D.by Brian S. Penn, Ph.D.April 29, 2020April 29, 2020

About once a week or so, I do a cross-fit workout. Cross-fit is supposed to test/train you to work multiple muscle groups. These workouts can …

Exercise

Don’t Worry, You Won’t Bulk Up*

Brian S. Penn, Ph.D.by Brian S. Penn, Ph.D.April 27, 2020May 14, 2020

*unless you really want to Some people think that if you do too much exercise that you’ll bulk up. Sometimes, I wish it were so. …

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Welcome

Welcome to my health and fitness blog.  It’s mostly for folks over 40, but anyone is welcome, because some day you may be over 40, too.  Feel free to look around and leave me a comment if you find something interesting.

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