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Having just gotten back from a family vacation, I was once again reminded how easy it is to avoid exercise when traveling or avoid even starting while at home when you are older!  When you are not in your regular routine or having not started a regular exercise routine it’s just too easy to do [...]

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I have been training in the gym 3 to 4 days a week for the about 17 years and competing at a national and international level for 12 to 15 years. If there is one thing I have learned, it’s the power of being proactive with fitness-related muscle aches and pains. I am not a [...]

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If you are over 50, you’ve probably worked hard for the last 25 plus years to get where you are.  The kids are probably out of the house and you finally have plenty of time on your hands to do most of the things you want to.  Unfortunately, frequently that does not include fitness!  If [...]

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It’s the time of year when millions of people resolve to get off the couch and into the gym. While advice on how to become active floats around the airwaves or appears in print, it’s mostly aimed at a general audience. For older adults, advice can range from the helpful to the downright dangerous.
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The First Step

On December 15, 2011 By

Most of you probably don’t know me, so here is a brief introduction as we get to know one another better through my monthly article.  I welcome all comments or questions.

My name is Walter Urban and I have been Powerlifting for 15 years and a member of the Canadian Masters Powerlifting Team for [...]

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