Why Strength Training Is Essential for Seniors to Maintain Independence As we age, staying independent becomes one of the most important factors in maintaining quality of life. Simple daily activities like getting out of a chair, climbing stairs, carrying groceries, or walking confidently through a parking lot all rely on strength, balance, mobility, and coordination. […]
Youth sports have become more competitive than ever before, and young athletes are being asked to move faster, react quicker, and perform at higher levels year-round. While many parents focus on practices and games alone, one of the most important components of long-term athletic success is proper performance training. For athletes ages 7–12, performance training
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One of the greatest desires people have as they age is the ability to remain independent — to continue living life on their own terms, safely and confidently. Whether it’s walking through the grocery store, climbing stairs, traveling, playing with grandchildren, golfing, gardening, or simply getting up from a chair without assistance, maintaining independence begins
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All too often, it is our own minds that hold us back from finding the success that we really crave. When we’ve suffered an injury, been through surgery, or something simply becomes uncomfortable, we start to tell ourselves that we just can’t do it. In all actuality, with a little bit of help, you just
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Sometimes it feels like the number of things that stop working in your body directly correlates to the number candles on your birthday cake. But you can regain some control in a number of ways — and improving your strength is one of them. Muscle strength is important for bone health, balance and just being
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“Eat less and exercise more.” You’ve heard this before. The surefire way to lose weight… Unfortunately, it’s REALLY bad advice. Here are 10 reasons why simply ‘eating less’ is bad for you. – It slows down your metabolism (lowering of thyroid, increase in cortisol). – It increases hunger and cravings. – It will cause binge
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According to the American Heart Association, eating a heart-healthy diet is important for managing your blood pressure and reducing your risk of heart attack, heart disease, stroke and other diseases. Research has shown that following a healthy eating plan can both reduce the risk of developing high blood pressure and lower an already elevated blood
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While older men and women needn’t become powerlifters, athletes who lift massive weights, experts say strength training — using weights heavier than you might expect — can be an important component of a healthy future. Beginning about age 30, men and women lose muscle mass at about the rate of 10 percent per decade until
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Something terrifying happens when you’ve been trying to lose weight for a while… It’s straight out of a horror movie! Frogs can be used to explain this bizarre event. I’m sure you’ve heard that if you put a frog in boiling water, it will jump right out. But if you put a frog in the
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While visions of sugarplums may be dancing in your head, don’t let your fitness and diet goals get pushed to the side during the holidays. For many, it is the season of overindulgence—from holiday parties complete with decadent sweets and cocktails, to unexpected dinners out with friends and family. However, treats should be balanced with
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Fitness is NOT one size fits all! What works for me may not work for you. There is no one size fits all. That doesn’t mean give up when something isn’t working. It means be patient until you find your rhythm. What’s best for you is what works for YOU. We are here to teach
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Do you want to know what the secret is? The ONE thing that will ensure you hit your fitness goals? Here it is: Consistency That’s it. Be consistent. Do things that move you towards your goals MORE often than you do things that move you away from your goals. If you’ve been reading our emails
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