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Photo credit: Alicia Cho, -Thrive Market - “Five a.m. Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.” I raised my eyebrows. Sure, my new client seemed motivated to get her butt into gear, but that’s an early morning for anyone, trainers included. She promised she’d be there, no matter what. Monday rolled around, and I got a sleepy email explaining that she’d be 10 minutes late. Wednesday, the tardiness increased...
December 19, 2015
We have put together this excellent guide to Exercise and Flexibility for Adults 60 and older. We hope you enjoy it and find it to be informative and empowering! - Why Should I Exercise? -Muscle weakness is the major reason elderly Americans need to incorporate some type of exercise into their daily lives. Many older people think they are too old or too frail to exercise. This is an old myth. Physical...
June 22, 2015
How much exercise are you really getting in? Maybe more than you think- maybe not enough to reach your goals and get you in the shape you want to be in. In addition to a healthy diet, you need at least 150 minutes of moderately intense aerobic exercise every week. Thirty minutes a day, five days a week, is a good goal to keep. It doesn’t need to be in the gym, though the treadmill and other cardio...
September 21, 2014
As we all know, exercise has many benefits for health, including helping participants to live longer. In addition to longevity, exercise can reduce the risk of age-related disease, improve brain function, and even help to slow down the visible signs of aging. According to a recent research study published by the -Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences - mice that exercised did not show typical...
September 15, 2014
Can an app actually save your life?- There was an amazing story recently about an infant’s life that was saved because someone nearby with CPR training was notified through an app alert system and was able to assist with the medical emergency before the paramedics arrived. This is one of many examples of how the technology in smartphones is improving our lives through prevention, well-being support,...
September 12, 2014
September is National Yoga Month! - Yoga has become a popular way for people to become fit, lose weight, improve balance, and create a strong and flexible body. While yoga can help to increase health and improve appearance, yoga can also promote relaxation and increase clarity and focus, while bringing about a better mind-body awareness. In this article we will identify a number of different types...
September 1, 2014
It is a form of daily exercise that is so easy, no need to schedule gym time, just keep the poles in the back of your car. Make the time during the day, lunch break, work-walking meeting or while you make a hands-free phone call. If you don't, then when you pull in your driveway take a 15 minute walk before walking in your door. If you commit yourself to 15 minutes every day, after a night or two of...
May 6, 2014
Choosing What is Necessary vs What is Important - We all find time to do what we really want to do. William Feather When I talk to people I always hear: "-I don't have time to exercise" or "I don't have time to cook". Many people have jobs that take up a lot of time and if it's not that it's often family that eats up our time. But I will tell you this: if you do not take time for health and fitness...
February 7, 2014
Starting a workout program is a great way to improve your overall health. Unfortunately, making the decision to exercise is only the first step in the process. Finding the best routine and sticking to a schedule requires planning, dedication, and determination. The suggestions listed below will help you develop and maintain a workout program. You can do it! - Read More: 6 Exercises You Can Do Every...
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