Fitness Blog For Active Adults and Seniors
Do You Have Outdated Ideas About Yourself?
Figuring out who we are today means sitting down and taking stock of our current strengths, weaknesses, values and preferences in life. Did you ever try to figure out why we develop certain characteristics that seem contrary to our behaviors as a youth? When we hit...
Understanding the Role a Personal Trainer Plays vs. a Physical Therapist
Jane Fonda recently said in an interview with CBS News Sunday Morning, “You can be really old at 60, and you can be really young at 85”. I am not one to complain, except to my immediate family, but lately I am concerned how long people wait before calling to start a...
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...
Why Good Balance is Important
Having good balance means being able to control and maintain your body's position, whether you are moving or remaining still. An intact sense of balance helps you stay vertical and... • walk without staggering • get up from a chair without falling • climb stairs...