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The Most Common Training Injuries in Older Adults (and How to Avoid Them)

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Exercise is one of the best investments you can make in your health. Regular strength training improves muscle mass, protects your bones, enhances balance, and helps you stay independent as you age. But just like any physical activity, injuries can happen—especially if you’re exercising with poor technique, progressing too quickly, or ignoring pain. The encouraging […]

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Getting Up From the Floor: Why This Skill Predicts Longevity

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Imagine dropping your keys, playing with your grandchildren on the floor, or taking an unexpected fall. One simple question can tell you a lot about your health: Can you get up from the floor without help? It may seem like a small task, but your ability to sit down on the floor and rise back

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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.

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Conquer Summer: Fitness Tips to Keep You on Track

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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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5 Habits Of The Fit And Fabulous

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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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Vacation Recovery Plan

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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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Summer plans don’t need to derail your fitness goals…

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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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Muscle Strength > Muscle Size

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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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The Fitness Advice You Shouldn’t Follow

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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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Managing Blood Pressure With A Healthy Heart Diet

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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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See What The Experts Are Saying About Strength Training..

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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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