60, Estranged, and Stuck in Negative Thinking? Three Keys to Moving Forward
Estrangement is a depressing affair. Chronic stress, grief, uncertainty, and negative thoughts are involved in this widespread condition. 27 percent of estranged individuals, emotionally or physically separated from one or more family members…
Read MoreWant to Make Exercising Easy? Celebrate More!
Do you have all the right intentions with exercise, but this isn’t always enough? Do you make plans for a workout or a walk, but things get in the way, and you don’t manage it? Would you like exercising to become a regular habit for you?
Read MoreHow to Measure Frailty and Its Impact on Our Older Bodies
In a previous article, we discussed the definition of frailty, how it affects us as we age and the very important symptom of muscle mass loss. Here, we’ll talk about muscle mass, what to look for, and how to reverse its loss. We will also discuss…
Read MoreIf You’re Trying to Eat Healthier – Let Your Smart Speaker Help!
We probably have all witnessed friends and family asking an invisible “Alexa,” “Siri,” “Bixby” or “Google” to play some music or tell them the weather and wondering who in the world they were talking to.
Read MoreThis New Way of Looking at Fitness After 50 Can Change Your Life!
Doing seven hours of specific and targeted physical activity a week – yup, I can happily say that I’m fit for my age. Getting fit after 40 with my new career as a personal trainer was something I relished…
Read More6 Easy Things You Can Do to Age-Proof Your Joints
While it might not be impossible to avoid age-related aches and pains in your joints, that doesn’t mean you have to suffer. In fact, even if you have arthritis you can still improve your joint health…
Read MoreIs It Possible for Women Over 50 to Limit the Decline?
The 50s is the decade when most women will be entering the menopause. Not only can the hot flushes and night sweats kick in but this is also the time for the ‘hidden’ bone loss complications. Bowel cancer risk increases as well as type 2 diabetes…
Read MoreGetting Started with Movement? Here Are Types of Workouts You Can Try
Carrie Bradshaw once asked: “Why are we should-ing all over ourselves?” There are so many ‘shoulds’ in our vocabulary for fitness and movement. We should do cardio exercise for heart health and to burn calories. We should do yoga to stretch…
Read More5 Squat Alternatives for Weak Knees (That You Can Do at Home)
I know the feeling… you’re filled with motivation to start exercising again but soon discover every popular workout seems to include so much squatting, jumping and other high impact exercises. If you’ve got weak knees, there’s no getting around…
Read MoreDo You Exercise with Weight Loss in Mind?
People exercise for various reasons. Some do it to feel good. For others, the purpose is bone strength or flexibility. Quality of life, weight loss, and building social connections are also among the most common reasons…
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