Fitness Blog For Active Adults and Seniors
A Tale of Two Hips
Some types of arthritis can run in families, but it doesn’t mean you’re guaranteed to get it. After having my left hip replaced in 2023, I recovered well. But not long after, my right hip started to give me trouble. X-rays revealed that I was riddled with arthritis. I...
Purpose Reimagined for a New Year
This new year, take the opportunity to discover your purpose through the various stages of life and personal growth. I can’t sit still for too long. There is always a drive within me to accomplish something each day. Ideally, it’s something that gives me joy and a...
Grateful Rhythms
As we ease into the holiday season, remember all that you are thankful for and keep those thoughts every day. Here are some words of wisdom from Dear Abby that can make this easier. Recently, after some of the trials and tribulations my vibrant 90-year-old husband has...
He’s One of the Lucky Ones
Who accompanies you to the doctor and interprets what they say? This summer, I visited the ER once and I accompanied my husband three times. After each visit, we followed up with our primary care doctor. At this point in my life, with my 40 years of experience in...
How to Successfully Return to Your Exercise Routine
Even the most resolute workout warriors need to take a break from time to time. What is the best way to restart after that break? When I chose to resume my walking routine after hip surgery, I meticulously planned everything. I aimed to wake up at 5:30 AM to be out...
Listen, Dance and Play Music for Your Brain Health
National Safety Month is also Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month People who have studied the brain have shown that listening to music you enjoy can cause a release of dopamine, a chemical that increases feelings of happiness, according to Sarah Lenz Lock, AARP...
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...
Are You Content with Your Self-Image as a Senior?
We’re not the same person we were when we were younger. Wisdom, experience and gratitude mold us differently in our later years. I didn’t like how I looked when I was a teenager. I was self-conscious about my appearance. When going to the beach with my friends, I wore...
Exploring the Importance and Components of an Initial Assessment
Following the proverb (in the realm of fitness): we’re simply guessing without assessing. When I began my business in 2006, just after I completed my fitness instructor certification, my former business colleague told me she wanted to be my first client. I recall...
How Do You Express Yourself?
Do you lead with your heart and emotions, or are you practical? There is a rhythm to knowing how to choose. Wisdom and the ability to communicate well came to me later in life. I used to think that I could make decisions quickly and be satisfied with the outcome. I am...