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February 2024 Newsletter

Blog: How Do You Express Yourself?

Exercise Snack Video: Activate Your Core While Standing Using a Ball

January 2024 Newsletter

Blog: Solving the Problem of Pain vs. Pleasure

Exercise Snack Video: Core Exercises for Beginners and Seniors

December 2023 Newsletter

Blog: What Do All Those Words Mean? A Glossary for Exercise and Movement

Exercise Snack Video: An Exercise to Promote Balance and Strength

November 2023 Newsletter

Blog: What Do You Mean I Can’t Walk Up the Stairs?

Exercise Snack Video: Husband and Wife Senior Fitness Challenge

October 2023 Newsletter

Blog: Who Said I Can Only Go Up the Stairs Once a Day?

Exercise Snack Video: Mental Agility for Older Adults and Seniors

September 2023 Newsletter

Blog: How Do You Improve Your Coordination If You Are Clumsy or a Klutz?

Exercise Snack Video: Hand-Eye Coordination

August 2023 Newsletter

Blog: Bringing New Things Into Your Life

Exercise Snack Video: Planes of Motion: Transverse Exercises for Shoulders

July 2023 Newsletter

Blog: Improving Your Brain Health with Fun Exercises

Exercise Snack Video: Planes of Motion: Frontal Plane Exercises for Shoulders

June 2023 Newsletter

Blog: National Safety Month – Back to Basics

Exercise Snack Video: Planes of Motion: Sagittal Plane Exercises for Shoulders

May 2023 Newsletter

Blog: Osteoporosis is not only a women’s issue. Men are also at risk.

Video: Three Minutes of Tips to Improve Inner Thigh Muscle Strength

April 2023 Newsletter

Blog: What Lengths Would You Go to Prevent the Aging Symptoms That Cause You Stress?

Exercise Snack Video: Three Tricep Exercises in Four Minutes

March 2023 Newsletter

Blog: What Brings You Peace of Mind?

Exercise Snack Video: Three Exercises to Improve Posture

February 2023 Newsletter

Blog: Terms to Take to Heart

Exercise Snack Video: Strengthening Your Body with “Time Under Tension” Exercises

January 2023 Newsletter

Blog: Do You Have Outdated Ideas About Yourself?

Exercise Snack Video: Take Four Minutes! Strengthen Your Legs, Hips and Glutes

December 2022 Newsletter

Blog: Holiday Exercise: Six Excuses

Exercise Snack Video: Four Minutes of Warm-Up Exercises Before a Walk

November 2022 Newsletter

Blog: Being Grateful in a Different Way

Exercise Snack Video: Five Minute Reclining Exercises for Glutes and Hamstrings

October 2022 Newsletter

Blog: When Should I Stop Stretching?

Exercise Snack Video: Five Minute Flexibility Exercises for the Upper Body

September 2022 Newsletter

Blog: Join Me in Recognizing Active Aging Week, October 3 – 9, 2022

Exercise Snack Video: Active Aging Week – How You Can Participate

August 2022 Newsletter

Blog: Exercise Program Order, Does it Matter?

Video: Four Minutes to Improve Posture and Shoulder Flexibility with Bands

July 2022 Newsletter

Blog: What’s Your Fitness Personality?

Exercise Snack Video: Strength & Mobility with Bands

June 2022 Newsletter

Blog: Understanding the Role a Personal Trainer Plays vs. a Physical Therapist

Exercise Snack Video: Strength & Mobility of the Upper Body with Resistance Tubes

May 2022 Newsletter

Blog: Menopause – The Word That Women Love to Hate

Exercise Snack Video: Improve Your Core at 84

April 2022 Newsletter

Blog: Delay the Disease Called Parkinson’s – What Can Be Done

Exercise Snack Video: Improve Your Core at 70+

March 2022 Newsletter

Blog: Delay the Disease Called Parkinson’s – What Can Be Done

Exercise Snack Video: Improve Your Core at 70+

February 2022 Newsletter

Blog: Love the Connection Between Music and Dance

Exercise Snack Video: Slim Your Waist and Strengthen Your Back with Side Planks

January 2022 Newsletter

Blog: Lifting Restrictions We Put on Ourselves

Exercise Snack Video: Advanced Balance Exercise for Seniors

December 2021 Newsletter

Blog: If We Upgrade Our Phones, Why Not Upgrade What Motivates Us?

Exercise Snack Video: Balance Exercise for Seniors

November 2021 Newsletter

Blog: We Have Good Reason to be Thankful…Still

Exercise Snack Video: Exercises for Balance Emphasizing Breathing

October 2021 Newsletter

Blog: Don’t Stop: Breathe and Press Pause

Exercise Snack Video: The Best Stretch for Weak Hamstrings

September 2021 Newsletter

Blog: Keeping the Negative at Bay – What is Your Body Telling You About Handling PAIN?

Exercise Snack Video: Stretch Out Your Hips in Three Minutes

August 2021 Newsletter

Blog: How Do You Measure Progress?

Exercise Snack Video: Tight Hamstrings and Calves be Gone

July 2021 Newsletter

Blog: Dehydration Generation – Who is Most Susceptible?

Exercise Snack Video: Relief for Soreness in the Hip: Two Stretching Exercises to do at Home

June 2021 Newsletter

Blog: What’s on the Menu for National Safety Month?

Exercise Snack Video: Get a Glute Makeover

May 2021 Newsletter

Blog: The Impact of Arthritis Pain

Exercise Snack Video: Tricep Definition in Less Than Four Minutes

April 2021 Newsletter

Blog: Five-Minute Shoulder Routine You Can Do at Home

Exercise Snack Video: Tricep Definition in Less Than Four Minutes

March 2021 Newsletter

Blog: What’s the Magic Number?

Exercise Snack Video: Ten Minutes of Senior Muscular Power Exercises for Core Strength

February 2021 Newsletter

Blog: A Self-Evaluation To Do at Home

Exercise Snack Video: Ten Minutes of Senior Muscular Power Exercises for the Lower Body

January 2021 Newsletter

Blog: Seven Ways to Build Resilience for the New Year

Exercise Snack Video: Ten Minutes of Senior Muscular Power Exercises for the Upper Body

December 2020 Newsletter

Blog: Body Image – Is Food Your Friend or Foe?

Exercise Snack Video: Three Upper Body Exercises for Bone Health and Strength

November 2020 Newsletter

Blog: Holiday Hug Guide

Exercise Snack Video: Easy Impact Exercises to Improve Osteoporosis

October 2020 Newsletter

Blog: Sitting Too Much? Painless Tips to Keep You Moving

Exercise Snack Video: Three Exercises to Relieve Pain in Your Hips and Strengthen Your Core

September 2020 Newsletter

Blog: The Fun Factor Brings More Smiles

Exercise Snack Video: Five Exercises for Balance While Reaching and Walking

August 2020 Newsletter

Blog: Boredom in Not an Option

Exercise Snack Video: Four Simple Balance Exercises to Do at Home

July 2020 Newsletter

Blog: Lessons from a Pet Lover

June 2020 Newsletter

Blog: National Safety Month

Exercise Snack Video: Osteoporosis and Exercise – Exercises to Avoid and Modify for the Spine, Hips and Wrist

May 2020 Newsletter

Blog: Arthritis Problems – Beat the Clock

Exercise Snack Video: Osteoporosis and Exercise – Exercises to Avoid and Modify

April 2020 Newsletter

Blog: Building a Home Gym for Seniors

Exercise Snack Video: Osteoporosis and Exercise – Posture Test and Exercise Modifications

March 2020 Newsletter

Blog: Can Baby Boomers Avoid the Couch Potato Urge?

Exercise Snack Video: Dos and Don’ts, Part 3 of 3 – Posture, Back and Shoulders

February 2020 Newsletter

Blog: Stroke Information and Prevention

Exercise Snack Video: Dos and Don’ts, Part 2 of 3 – Exercise Warm-Ups

January 2020 Newsletter

Blog: Stroke Information and Prevention

Exercise Snack Video: Dos and Donts, Part 2 of 3 – Exercise Warm-Ups

December 2019 Newsletter

Blog: Beating the Winter “Blahs”

Exercise Snack Video: Stretching, Part 3 of 3: Lower and Middle Back

 

November 2019 Newsletter

Blog: Gratitude for Whatever Ails You

Exercise Snack Video: Stretching, Part 2 of 3: Hips and Legs

 

October 2019 Newsletter

Blog: I’m Glad I Failed My Algebra Regents: A Journey of Discovery

Exercise Snack Video: Stretching, Part 1 of 3: Shoulders, Neck and Upper Back

 

September 2019 Newsletter

Blog: Balance Distorted Thinking – How to Say No to Negativity

Exercise Snack Video: Activating the Core Part 2 of 2

 

August 2019 Newsletter

Blog: Did You Hear? Stretching is Back in Fashion Part 2 of 2

Exercise Snack Video: Activitating the Core Part 1 of 2

 

July 2019 Newsletter

Blog: Did You Hear? Stretching is Back in Fashion Part 1 of 2

Exercise Snack Video: Get Your Shoulders and Arms in Shape

 

June 2019 Newsletter

Blog: Are You Fit to Travel?

Exercise Snack Video: Better ARMS for Summer and MORE

 

May 2019 Newsletter

Blog: Stages of Change

Exercise Snack Video: Strengthen Your BACK and CORE

 

April 2019 Newsletter

Blog: Emotional Flexibility – How Do You Heal?

Exercise Snack Video: Shoulder Mobilization and Stabilization to AVOID Injury

 

March 2019 Newsletter

Blog: What? No Butts After 50?

Exercise Snack Video: Menopause and Osteoporosis

 

February 2019 Newsletter

Blog: Use Exercise Bands to Boost Your Cardio Endurance and Reduce Inflammation

Exercise Snack Video: Cardio/Heart Month

 

January 2019 Newsletter

Blog: Ten Ways to Create New Habits and Overcome Challenges

Exercise Snack Video: Sitting Begets Sitting

 

December 2018 Newsletter

Blog: Find Your Sunshine Even in Winter

Exercise Snack Video: Shoulder and Latissimus Dorsi Strengthening Exercises with Resistance Tubing

 

November 2018 Newsletter

Blog: Avoid the Midlife Slump Than Can Cause a Midlife Crisis

Exercise Snack Video: Hip and Glute Strengthening Exercises with Resistance Tubing

 

October 2018 Newsletter

Blog: You Are a Survivor! Remain strong through exercise.

Exercise Snack Video: Core Strengthening Exercises with Resistance Tubing

 

September 2018 Newsletter

Blog: Active Aging Week is Approaching. Create a Concret Plan for Success

Exercise Sanck Video: You and Me and the Band, Lower Body

 

August 2018 Newsletter

Blog: I’m Having a Hot Flash – Cool Menopaus with Exercise

Exercise Snack Video:  Exercising Shoulders, Back and Chest with Resistance Tubes

 

July 2018 Newsletter

Blog: Short and Sweet – Long and Flat: What Are the Benefits of Using Resistance Bands?

Exercise Snack Video: You and Me and the Band, Upper Body, Part 2 of 2

 

June 2018 Newsletter

Blog: Out-Muscle the Grim Reaper

Exercise Snack Video: You and Me and the Band, Upper Body, Part 1 of 2

 

May 2018 Newsletter

Blog: Can You Be Thankful for Your Challenges?

Exercise Snack Video: Exercises for Parkinson’s Disease, Part 2 of 2

 

April 2018 Newsletter

Blog: Life with Parkinson’s Disease

Exercise Snack Video: Exercises for Parkinson’s Disease, Part 1 of 2

 

March 2018 Newsletter

Blog: Stop the Pain – Fitness Pet Peeves Part 2 of 2

Exercise Snack Video: Corrective Exercise Form – Part 2 of 2

 

February 2018 Newsletter

Blog: Stop the Pain – Fitness Pet Peeves Part 1 of 2

Exercise Snack Video: Corrective Exercise Form – Part 1 of 2

 

January 2018 Newsletter

Blog: Can Physical Activity Help You Triumph Over Lingering Holiday Blues?

Exercise Snack Video: The Importance of Maintaining and Increasing Muscle Mass

 

December 2017 Newsletter

Blog: A Healthy Way to Give of Yourself with Sweet Results

Exercise Snack Video: Interval Training Can Boost Your Confidence Part 2 of 2

 

November 2017 Newsletter

Blog: Can Tapping Into Your Memory Help You Stay Aerobically Fit?

Exercise Snack Video: Interval Training Can Boost Your Confidence Part 1 of 2

 

October 2017 Newsletter

Blog: Do Doctors Give Advice to Get In Shape Before Surgery?

Exercise Snack Video: Getting Physically Ready for Elective Surgery

 

September 2017 Newsletter

Blog: Sleep and Your Brain…Can I Sleep Like a Baby? Part 2 of 2

Exercise Snack Video: Which Exercises Help With Insomnia? Part 2 of 2

 

August 2017 Newsletter

Blog: Sleep and Your Brain…Can I Sleep Like a Baby? Part 1 of 2

Excercise Snack Video: Which Exercises Help With Insomnia? Part 1 of 2

 

July 2017 Newsletter

Blog: Connect With Your Feet – Exer-tasking Techniques to Improve Your Balance

Excercise Snack Video: Heading for a Fall – Challenging Balance Exercises

 

June 2017 Newsletter

Blog: Do We Care How He Look on the Inside As Much As We Care How We Look on the Outside?

Excercise Snack Video: Which Exercies Help with Osteoperosis?

 

May 2017 Newsletter

Blog: What Do Boomers Fear Most About Their Health?

Excercise Snack Video: Exercising Your Lower Body

 

April 2017 Newsletter

Blog: Parkinson’s Awareness Month

Exercise Snack Video: Balance Issues? I Can Help!

 

March 2017 Newsletter

Blog: What Brings You Piece of Mind?

Exercise Snack Video: Strengthen Your Hips in a Side Lying Position

 

February 2017 Newsletter

Blog: Fixes for Your New Year’s Resolutions If They Aren’t Holding Up

Exercise Snack Video: Alleviate Back Pain, Poor Posture by Strengthening Your Hip Flexors

 

January 2017 Newsletter

Blog: Can Stretching Prevent Injury When You Work Out? 

Exercise Snack Video: Strengthen Your Hips by Doing Some Fun Band Walks

 

December 2016 Newsletter

Blog: Simple Ways to Avoid Injury and Pain by Swapping One Exercise For Another

Exercise Snack Video: Exercise Modifications to Help Avoid Injuries

 

November 2016 Newsletter

Blog: We Have Good Reason to Be Thankful!

Exercise Snack Video: Introducing Fitness Tune-Up Sessions

 

October 2016 Newsletter

Blog: How do we learn from failure?

Exercise Snack Video: Optimal October Stretches For the Upper Body- Part 1 of 3

 

September 2016 Newsletter

Blog: What Does It Mean When You Hear The Word Kinestic Awareness? 

Exercise Snack Video: How to Choose and Use a Stability Ball- Part of 3 of 3

 

August 2016 Newsletter

Blog: How Do You Reward Yourself After a Great Accomplishment? 

Exercise Snack Video: How to Choose and Use a Stability Ball- Part 2 of 2

 

July 2016 Newsletter

Blog: Do Vacations Change You For Good?

Exercise Snack Video: How to Choose and Use a Stability Ball- Part 1 of 2

 

June 2016 Newsletter

Blog: At What Age Do We Stop Exercising? 

Exercise Snack Video: Sculpt Your Lower Body by Changing the Tempo When Using Weights and Resistance Bands Part 2 of 2

 

May 2016 Newsletter

Blog: Lead In Your Plumbing

Exercise Snack Video: Sculpt and Tone Your Arms by Changing Tempo When Using Weights Part 1 of 2

 

April 2016 Newsletter

Blog: Control: Do You Need It or Are You Willing to Give It Up? 

Exercise Snack Video: Do’s and don’t’s for relieving lower back pain you can do at home.

 

March 2016 Newsletter

Blog: Solution to Your Resolution…Is it About Trust? 

Exercise Snack Video: Solutions to Your Resolutions- Lengthen Your Stride

 

February 2016 Newsletter

Blog: Heart Health…What Else Matters? 

Exercise Snack Video: Exercise Your Heart To Health

 

January 2016 Newsletter #3

Blog: Training Ideas for a Busy Work Schedule Part 3 of 3 – Mid Section and Back – Core

Exercise Snack Video: Quick Fix Exercise Snack Workout with Bands and Loops! Part 3 of 3: Mid Section and Back – Core

 

January 2016 Newsletter #2

Blog: Training Ideas for a Busy Work Schedule Part 2 of 3 – Upper Body – Arms

Exercise Snack Video: Quick Fix Exercise Snack Workout with Bands and Loops! Part 2 of 3: Upper Body – Arms

 

January 2016 Newsletter #1

Blog: Training Ideas for a Busy Work Schedule Part 1 of 3 – Lower Body – Legs

Exercise Snack Video: Quick Fix Exercise Snack Workout with Bands and Loops! Part 1 of 3: Lower Body – Legs

 

December 2015 Newsletter

Blog: What? Another Christmas Blog?

Exercise Snack Video: Flatten Your Belly for the Holidays and Beyond

 

November 2015 Newsletter

Blog: Exercise Modifications for Older Adults – Part II

Exercise Snack Video: Resistance Bands 

 

October 2015 Newsletter

Blog: Exercise Modifications for Older Adults Part 1 

Exercise Snack Video: Balance Exercise Modifications for Older Adults

 

September 2015 Newsletter

Blog: Put the Squeeze on Joint Pain 

Exercise Snack Video: The Proper Way to Do Squats

 

August 2015 Newsletter

Blog: Your Genetic Blueprint

Exercise Snack Video: A Self-Assessment Tool For Your DNA Challenges With Posture

 

July 2015 Newsletter

Blog: Osteoporosis Treatments – Get a Bone Density Scan

June 2015 Newsletter

Blog: How Do You Improve Your Body Satisfaction | Dissatisfaction?

Exercise Snack Video: How to Do a Plank Exercise

May 2015 Newsletter

Blog: Stretch to Your Heart’s Content, Part 2 of 2

Exercise Snack Video: Easy, Feel Good Stretching Routine for Your Hips

April 2015 Newsletter

Blog: Stretch to Your Heart’s Content, Part 1 of 2

Exercise Snack Video: Restorative Stretching Exercise for Older Adults

March 2015 Newsletter

Blog: Avoid Injury on Your Next Workout

Exercise Snack Video: How To Use Weights Or Resistance Bands To Strength Train

February 2015 Newsletter

Blog: Here’s to Your Heart!

Exercise Snack Video: The Proper Way to Do Squats

January 2015 Newsletter

Blog: Osteoarthritis – What Can You Do About It?

Article: Radio Star-Lori Michiel featured on KPCC’s AirTalk with Larry Mantle

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