GRANDPA'S 
     GYM

No Excuses-Not to Be  

               FIT FOR LIFE !

ON-LINE TRAINING COMING SOON!

 

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About Us

I follow many fitness trainers and bodybuilders on social media platforms. I found what most were doing in the gym, I was not able to do. I began to realize there may be many of you who may not be able to do the same, therefore, I created Grandpa's gym out of a need to help individuals who do not like going to a gym for many reasons or who are not in physical shape to lift weights or train like the ones you see on social media platforms. Grandpa's Gym has been created for individuals who are interested in being fit for life. 

My name is Bob and I would like the opportunity to guide-teach-and train with you, in order for you to achieve your health and body goals.  

No matter what age you are starting at or at whatever physical condition or disadvantages you may have, I would like the opportunity to guide you through fitness training to help you reach your full potential. 

I have had many physical set-backs in my life, including back surgery. I have titanium rods in my back. I had to learn how to work-out doing modified training methods, until I was able to reach the goals that I had set for myself.

As a 70 year old male, I believe creating a healthy and strong body will help you continue to enjoy life as you once did. 

I still work as a 5th grade math teacher in New Jersey. I travel a minimum of 1 to 2 hours each way, every day. I have many commitments as we all do, but still come home and work out each night. I reluctantly wake-up at 4:30 A.M. in order to endure my first battle of the day, to drive on Rt 80 east to work. 

Being fit for life, means you need to do something each day instead of sitting around the house waiting for something magical to happen or being depressed about how you look, or feel. Being fit for life takes hard work and a commitment on your part to want to change and become better. 

Try to remember, the only person you need to impress, is you. If you are happy with your current condition, than I am happy for you, but, if you feel the urge to be a little better in regards to your overall condition, I would like the opportunity to walk you through the steps to achieve those goals.

My first and most important regiment in staying healthy and fit is to visit my doctors  regularly. I get my check-ups, blood work, and whatever is required to receive a clean bill of health. 

Most important, if you are going to do any of the physical challenges in regards to fitness training, exercise, or workouts I will create, you must be cleared by a doctor to begin any of these activities. 

 

 

CLASSES

Every Level

PRICES

Affordable

There is No excuse, Not to Be Fit for life

Start at any point of your life

Bob's rotational workouts

Resistance band workouts

Kettlebell workouts

20 minute workouts

Focusing on fitness training for beginners through silver sneakers

Remember, one day you will be elderly, grow into you senior years by being healthy and strong. For current seniors, your life is far from over, stop living as if it is

Strength Training

Muscle is Medicine. 

With all weight  and body weight training, the more muscle the more bone density increases. 

Building strong muscles from when you are young and continuing into adulthood, Will help increase bone density, reduce lower back pain, increase insulin sensitivity=lower blood sugar, improve immune function, and put you in a better mood. 

Maintaining strength is essential for healthy aging.

Leg Exercises/
Functional Training

Leg exercises and squats are one of the most important elements of training. All exercises can be modified to meet your current physical condition.

I often think about older family members who needed help getting up from a chair or when they were in the bathroom. 

This always motivated me to stay focused on keeping my legs and core and strong as possible. 

Leg strength is the most reliable predictor of physical functionality later in life.   

Seated peddling

If you are not able to ride a bicycle outside or have enough space for a stationary bike, I will show you in my video how to peddle on an inexpensive floor peddle bike.

This will strengthen leg muscles and help blood return to your heart and help reduce fluid build-up in your lower legs and ankles,  And help with weight loss and better mobility. If you want, seat in front of the T.V. and peddle away. Get some exercise while you enjoy your T.V. show. 

Before/During Menopause

One of the most challenging milestones for a female. This time of your life may begin in your late forties. The loss of estrogen can take its toll on you emotionally and physically. 

If you had done fitness training earlier in your life, that would be a great benefit for you during this time especially when it comes to bone health. And even if you do not feel like working out, Now is the time to continue and workout has hard as you can, you will see the benefits. 

The loss of estrogen, during this time, for someone who does not workout, will lead to further physical ailments which then lead to more emotional stresses. 

My wife will be posting videos on various training techniques to help motivate you and get you where you want to be.  

Various workouts 

Body Part Per Day

Everyone should be working out or exercising everyday.

Here is an example: 

Monday-Back day. Largest muscle group on the body.

Tuesday-Leg day

Wednesday-Chest day

Thursday-Aerobic day (treadmill, stepper, jogging, or walking), abs, neck, leg raises 

Friday-Shoulder day

Saturday-Arm day

Sunday-Aerobic day (treadmill, stepper, jogging, or walking), abs, neck, leg raises 

 

German Volume Training

A typical workout would be 10 sets 10 reps of 10 exercises with only 1 minute of rest in-between. No more then 3 days a week. You will need the days in between to recuperate, however, walking, jogging, stretching, is always good to do in between. 

Exercise with Diabetes & Neuropathy  

Always consult you doctor first, but the answer is yes you can using a safe and effective program. If you do not do something about it now, you will only become worse. Change your mind-set and make some adjustments to body weight through exercise and setting healthy goals. Yes, you will still be able to enjoy your life. Once you begin to feel better, you will begin to have a better look-out on life. 

HIIT Workouts

I will be demonstrating how to do HIIT workouts. HIIT is "High Intensity Interval Training". 

They are short bursts of intense 15 sec. to 4 minute exercises .  

Each exercise targets each body part with no rest in between.

 

Stretching & Balancing  

Bipedal locomotion/walking forward and backwards, can be done inside your home. Add carrying dumbbells or wear a weighted vest and or ankle weights.

Lateral band walk- place rubber exercise bands around ankles and walk side-to-side. Forearm planking- great for the core and balance. 

Standing on one leg and then switch to the other, try to increase time as you progress. 

Training Sets

Super Sets: 2 exercises performed right after each other with no rest in between.

Giant Sets: 3-5 exercises performed right after each other without rest in between.

Drop Sets: perform each exercise to failure, drop weight 20% and go to failure.

Pyramid Sets: Start with a light set- continue to increase the weight with each set to heaviest, then do the same in reverse. Do each set to failure. 

 

 

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No matter how young or old you are, There is No Excuse, Not To Be Fit For Life 

 

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