Fitness Blog For Active Adults and Seniors
Balance Distorted Thinking – How to Say No to Negativity
Start with these five methods to boost your mood naturally and defeat negative thinking. Some days I feel more anxious than others. Feelings alter the way we think, and thoughts can turn negative feelings like depression, anxiety or anger into a positive...
Did You Hear? Stretching is Back in Fashion – Part 2 of 2
For any person, a regular stretching routine can bring some surprising benefits. While you might think that stretching right before activity is beneficial, it needs to be done on a regular basis for a minimum of 10 minutes in order to bring some major...
Did You Hear? Stretching is Back in Fashion – Part 1 of 2
It’s no secret that our bodies feel tight and stiffer if we don’t stretch, especially as we get older. If you invest most of your exercise time into strengthening your muscles or working on your cardio routine, it’s easy to forget about stretching.When I...
Are You Fit to Travel?
Imagine…You’ve planned a big trip and you anticipate that there will be lots of walking and climbing steps, and you’re worried you won’t be able to keep up. Get rid of your doubts and learn how to get ready now. A road trip or vacationing abroad seems within your...
The Stages of Change
You can’t make changes in your life without identifying what they are first. “Ugh, I’m too tired for exercise.” “I don’t have time.” “My knees hurt.” “I’ve tried and it’s not for me.” “Boring!” “I’m always winded.” Sound familiar? There are NEW...
Emotional Flexibility – How Do You Heal?
If you are sidelined by an illness, injury or surgery, use these strategies to feel better and heal faster. In April, we recognize National Stress Awareness Month. One of the biggest stressors can be postponing your regular routines while recovering. If you have ever...
What? No Butts after 50?
Ever notice your rear-end drops lower and gets flatter with every passing year? Building gluteal muscles is not always about esthetics, it can be, but here are other ideas why it is important to have a firm tush. Squats and lunges alone won’t get to these muscles and...
Use Exercise Bands to Boost Your Cardio Endurance and Reduce Inflammation
Researchers studied 1,544 people age 50-plus. Some of those in their 80s had the lowest inflammation levels in their bodies because they took care of their health. This included cardio exercises along with resistance – weight training with weights and...
Ten Ways to Create New Habits and Overcome Challenges
There are simple approaches to integrate change into your life. Can you do more to cultivate new habits, increase happiness, nurture self-confidence or just lose a few pounds? With a new year comes new responsibility. Before the start of last year, I felt pressure to...
Find Your Sunshine Even in Winter
We have to age, but we don’t have to get old: a recipe for six mood boosters to brighten bumpy days. When my friend, Joan, was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) 10 years ago, her daughter gave her a jar filled with silly trinkets and slips of paper with...
