MEDFITNESS

LOCAL FITNESS LECTURES
By Richard J. Wolff, RDN

MEDFITNESS offers fitness lectures to local businesses and not-for-profit organizations. As a speaker, Richard J. Wolff, founder of MEDFITNESS, has a unique ability to simplify complex fitness issues. Over the past four decades, thousands have attended his lectures and keynote presentations at major corporations, fitness conferences, and universities. Book Richard as a speaker > medfitnessprogram.com/blog/2025/06/07/medfitness-l…

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MEDFITNESS

LOCAL FITNESS LECTURES
By Richard J. Wolff, RDN

MEDFITNESS offers fitness lectures to local businesses and not-for-profit organizations. As a speaker, Richard J. Wolff, founder of MEDFITNESS, has a unique ability to simplify complex fitness issues. Over the past four decades, thousands have attended his lectures and keynote presentations at major corporations, fitness conferences, and universities. Book Richard as a speaker > medfitnessprogram.com/blog/2025/06/07/medfitness-l…

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AT 71, MY DAUGHTERS BOUGHT ME A MEDFITNESS GIFT CERTIFICATE www.medfitness.co

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SORE MUSCLE MYTHOLOGY
By Richard J. Wolff, RDN

Contrary to popular opinion, experiencing delayed-onset muscle soreness (DOMS) does not mean your workout was productive! When you change your workout or do something different, you will likely experience some degree of DOMS. At the same time, a lack of muscle soreness also doesn’t mean your workout isn’t working. Changing your workout frequently to experience muscle soreness is also unnecessary. The fundamentals of productive Strength Training are well known. They include training your entire body (the major muscle groups), working hard, and staying consistent. Thankfully, building a stronger, more physically fit, healthy body is not complicated – it just takes commitment and consistency.

MEDFITNESS is a Strength Training Studio. Schedule a Free Trial Workout at www.MEDFITNESS.co

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DO LESS, GET MORE
By Richard J. Wolff, RDN

You cannot expect your strength workout to be effective if you do not know your objective! Contrary to popular opinion, your objective is not to complete a predetermined number of repetitions and then discontinue the exercise (i.e., get twelve reps and stop). Instead, your objective is to safely fatigue the target muscle by reaching volitional fatigue – the point where you are unable to perform another proper repetition. Recognizing that your objective is to fatigue the target muscle will help you maintain your form and speed as the exercise becomes difficult.

In other words, do not speed up to squeeze out sloppy repetitions. The quality of your repetitions matters much more than the volume. Prioritizing high-quality repetitions also helps you avoid collateral damage (e.g., injuries related to poor form). When adequately stimulated, your muscular system generates a training response (e.g., improvements in muscular strength and endurance). Stronger, healthier muscles not only improve physical performance but are also linked to numerous health benefits (e.g., reduced risk of heart disease, dementia, diabetes, and high blood pressure).

MEDFITNESS is a Strength Training Studio. Schedule your Free Trial Workout at www.MEDFITNESS.co

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MEDFITNESS

TRAIN LESS & GET MORE
By Richard J. Wolff, RDN

Most adults begin their strength training with a more is better mindset. This is a flawed belief. When it comes to Strength Training it’s all about quality. You can easily add hours to your training schedule with little to show for it!

At MEDFITNESS we prioritize quality by focusing on workout skills and effort. Only by training effectively and intensely can you expect to get the most out of your training time!

MEDFITNESS is a Strength Training Studio. Schedule your Free Trial Workout at (630) 762-1784 or www.MEDFITNESS.co.

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THE MODERN “SUGAR BUSTER”
By Richard J. Wolff, RDN

Thirty years ago, Time magazine published a cover story chronicling the victories of modern life. Better automobiles, bigger homes, and faster computers made the list! Despite these advances, life is not getting better for everyone! For more than three decades, type 2 diabetes (i.e., insulin resistance) has been increasing across all age groups. It's called the "Black Death of the Twenty-First Century" due to its devastating health impacts.[1] This disease increases your risk for a fatal heart attack, stroke, dementia, blindness, kidney failure, and loss of limbs (toes, feet, or legs). As striking as these truths are, they're exponentially worse when applied to young adults! According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more teenagers and young adults are developing type 2 diabetes.[2] Imagine turning thirteen, only to discover you have type 2 diabetes as you learn about the drugs you'll take for the rest of your life. And yes, these miracle drugs can lead to collateral damage (i.e., undesirable side effects). The growing prevalence of diabetes is nothing less than a public health train wreck! It increases the cost of medicine while decreasing healthspan (the number of quality years you live).

Read more here > medfitnessprogram.com/blog/2026/04/09/modern-sugar…

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MEDFITNESS

THE EPIDEMIC OF MUSCLE LOSS
By Richard J. Wolff, RDN

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YOUR “WORKOUT RECIPE”
By Richard J. Wolff, RDN

When running, proper biomechanics (how you run) can increase your speed and reduce your risk of injury. The same holds true for strength training. The four workout skills that matter most are Form (how you position your body), Speed (the rate at which you lift and lower the weight), Range-of-Motion (the range you work within when raising and lowering the weight), and Turnarounds (how you transition from lifting to lowering the weight). Each skill plays an important role in your workout recipe.

Overlooking these Workout Skills reduces the effectiveness and safety of your training. If you’re working with a Personal Trainer, they’ll reinforce and redirect your compliance with these skills. If you’re not, you will need to learn to apply these skills properly before you begin training. Learn more about proper Strength Training at the MEDFITNESS Learning Center > www.medfitnessprogram.com/blog

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BE OLDER & FASTER
By Richard J. Wolff, RDN

It’s possible to grow old and be fast! Losing speed (i.e., becoming a slower walker and runner) is primarily due to the deconditioning of your neuromuscular system (i.e., nerves and muscles). Adding Strength Training to your lifestyle can prevent these age-related changes (dynapenia). Unfortunately, the rate at which you lose strength accelerates yearly – when you are not Strength Training!

Nearly fifty years ago, scientists discovered adults in their 70s and 80s could gain significant strength through strength training. The secret sauce when Strength Training is the effort. In other words, the strength you gain from your workouts is proportional to how hard you work. Challenging workouts produce the best results because they force the neuromuscular system to adapt and improve! If you walk and run slower than you used to, make the shift. Start Strength Training to grow older and faster!

MEDFITNESS is a Strength Training studio. Schedule your Free Trial Workout at
www.MEDFITNESS.co

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