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. […]
July is already here and I want to help you start the month strong.
Whether you’re traveling, entertaining, or just enjoying the summer weather, here’s a simple fitness gameplan that will keep you on track without sacrificing fun:
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Being fit is all about the lifestyle, and not the quick fix, so let’s take a glimpse at the habits that fit people have. These following five habits are held by successfully fit people…let’s see if you could apply some to your own life. 1. They See Each Day with Perspective Fail to meet your
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So you went away, saw a new part of the world, and now you’re back. You ate, you drank, you relaxed, and then you ate some more. And now it’s time to face the music. As you wake up on Monday morning after your week of less-than-healthy eating… Your body is puffy and bloated. Your
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Things are about to get crazy. I can already feel it. Kids are finishing up school. Camps are about to start. Summer vacations are coming. Aside from a couple of weekends, I’m pretty sure I’m booked until Labor Day! And I’m sure that some random things will pop up along the way. But it doesn’t
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If you are serious about shaping up your body then throw out the packaged foods and opt for wholesome, real foods instead.
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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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