If your bladder, hips, knees or feet don’t enjoy jumping, these options can help…. And remember, even if you can only do the first progression, it’s better than not doing anything!… Think: all or something!… Jumping 10-20x twice daily with 30 sec between each set improves bone density (possibly more effective in premenopausal women)… https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.4278/ajhp.130430-QUAN-200 … Continued
These are the ‘movement snacks’ I did on my Portuguese holiday & returned home feeling strong & without an ounce of weight gain. Backed by science, a 2022 European Heart Journal study found that even a few short bursts of vigorous activity (even under a minute!) can cut your risk of disease & boost longevity. … Continued
Tell yourself that you are the person that: Eats intentionally Enjoys food at home Food preps Decides what food is right for you Eats all things in moderation When you CHANGE YOUR MIND about who you are… You can BECOME THE PERSON YOU WANT TO BE… Because you can stick to the habits that will … Continued
The healthy habits that matter the most are BORING… Brushing your teeth… Going to bed at a decent time… Eating vegetables… Hitting your protein… No fun, no sizzle, nothing new or exciting… Just like dental hygiene is boring, but you (hopefully) still brush your teeth… Ignore the fancy trends & just stick with the tried … Continued
The thought of aging comes with a lot of misconceptions.You may think some of the thoughts listed in the video, but you can make your ‘golden years’ look anyway you’d like. You don’t HAVE to play pickle ball when you get old… Just make sure you’re doing something! What are you doing? If you need … Continued
Menopause is an especially vulnerable time & potential cash cow for marketers… Be discerning with whom you listen! Don’t concern yourself with these things: 1. What your friend is doing. Or what a social influencer is eating in a day. How much weight anyone has lost in a specific time… On and on. Everyone is … Continued
Before the tips…ditch ideas about weighted vests and GLP1 macrodosing or whatever the latest trend is that social influencers are selling… Here are three things you can do TODAY to turn things around: 1️. Without resistance training, you’re trading lean mass (muscle) for fat over time with more sedentary living. Muscle keeps you strong & … Continued
Aging is hard…But it’s a whole lot easier with the right attitude. And Dr. Kerry Burnight has helped shape mine. I highly recommend her book, Joy Span. Please note: this is NOT a sponsored post. Her book is a refreshing and optimistic read with actionable tips to embracing aging more joyfully. For example, I’ll probably … Continued
Avoid BS content that makes you feel ‘less than’ if you weren’t born with a ‘snatched’ waist. It’s unachievable & full of empty promises. Eat in a calorie deficit to reveal the waist Mother Nature gave you (after life events, including babies). And strength train for all it’s many benefits – NOT just aesthetics.
You don’t ‘need’ to lift heavy weights to benefit from resistance training. PMID: 28834797 But you DO have to challenge your body. So, if you’d like a challenge, without the ‘heavy weights”, try adding ECCENTRIC or PAUSED reps to your set. What’s an ECCENTRIC rep? Take a ‘moderate’ weight and lower the weight S.L.O.W.L.Y., possibly to … Continued