What “Healthy Aging” Actually Looks Like in Movement When people hear the phrase healthy aging, they often think about lab numbers, doctor visits, or avoiding illness. Those things matter—but they’re only part of the picture. Healthy aging is just as much about how you move through life every day. It’s not about doing extreme workouts […]
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Strength Training for Balance: Why Aging Adults Need to Stay Strong to Stay Independent As we age, maintaining balance becomes one of the most important factors in preserving independence, confidence, and quality of life. Many adults over 50 begin to notice subtle changes in stability, coordination, and mobility during everyday activities such as walking, climbing
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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Stay Active This Summer—No Matter Where Summer Takes You As many of our clients head north for the summer months, one of the biggest challenges we hear is:“How do I stay consistent with my fitness routine while traveling or away from my normal schedule?” The truth is, taking several months off from exercise can make
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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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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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