Pull-ups do not get easier with age. Neither, Geezer should mention, does spelling the word pull-up. Geezer could swear that back in the Kennedy years the noun required two words, but these days the L.A. Times and others go with a hyphenated version of the only exercise that is as painful as the copy-editing conversation that Geezer almost descended into a few words back. Apologies. Back on track now, the L.A. Times reminds us that "the benefits of this rigorous, compound body-weight movement — which
targets the latissimus dorsi along with a host of supporting muscles —
are so pronounced for posture, balance, flexibility and overall
upper-body strength that everyone should try to do at least one or two
at home."
The Times–in this case gear guy Roy M. Wallack– reviews four options for readers looking to invest in pull-up bars. The good news: This is one piece of gear that is still priced where it was in the Kennedy years.
Read more in the L.A. Times. 
Health, fitness and lifestyle tips for people over 50 who still like to play hard
Sunday, June 1, 2025
It really boils down to this. Getting fit is really the prodcut of two things – time and effort. The more time and effort you put into exercising the more calories you are going to burn and the more weight you will lose. If you are looking for fitness equipment that will maximize your efforts, then a Treadmill is the obvious choice.