Have you ever noticed how your body sort of seizes up after a long car ride, or a long day behind a desk? That’s because you’re built for movement, not for sitting. Just 5 minutes of walking each hour can combat the negative effects of sitting. Research indicates that regular movement can help lower the … Continued
Yes, although I think it’s money well spent, fitness can cost financially, but if you’re on a budget, I have a great solution. Enter the fitness band. Bands are DB’s (and gym memberships etc) cheaper sister. In fact, bands have fitness benefits unlike any other equipment option… Check out the podcast with @drmatfrankel to discover … Continued
It’s easy to disqualify yourself from movement with: Age A diagnosis An injury A busy schedule But if you really want to age well. you’ll need to find some workarounds. Focus on what you CAN do instead of what you can’t. You’ve got to keep moving! Movement ’snacks’ can replace full workouts on busy days… … Continued
Age or injury shouldn’t disqualify you from doing things you want to do. I started Olympic weightlifting in my late 50’s. I had total hip replacements at age 58 and 61. I’m just like you… I’m not special, I’m just persistent & maybe a bit stubborn. I’ve decided to find a way to do the … Continued
The @MtNorquay Via Ferrata never disappoints! My long time friend @urbancountrystyle invited me to join her on the Summiteer route. It was 5.5 hours of amazing views with spectacular weather on what felt like the top of the world. I’ve done every route on the via at Mount Norquay, often taking out of town guests … Continued
🚗💦 Trying to avoid bathroom stops by avoiding water? That’s not the life hack you think it is. Here’s what’s happening: When you don’t drink enough water, your urine becomes more concentrated. That concentrated urine contains higher levels of waste products that can irritate the lining of your bladder, increasing the feeling of urgency and … Continued
Did you know that you can train your bladder? Here’s a closer look at how bladder training works, the effects of frequent “just in case” peeing, and some best practices for maintaining bladder health, especially for women over 45. 1. Muscle Function: The bladder is a muscular organ that expands to hold urine and contracts … Continued
This is a reminder to anyone facing surgery or recovery from an injury, that there is pain free life on the other side. Hang in there! Do the ‘pre-hab’ & the rehab, follow your doctor’s orders, stick with it! I often forget that I’ve had BOTH hips replaced. This is remarkable considering how BIG these … Continued
Reading over scrolling… It’s easy to fall into the black hole of social media scrolling… Only to re-emerge entirely unfulfilled wondering where the time went. This is especially true at bedtime for me & many of my clients. So in bed it’s a hard ‘no’ to picking up my phone & a ‘yes’ to my … Continued
If you’re waiting for the sale of a lifetime, it’s on TODAY! You may not thing this way, but, your health is really your wealth. I actually only want to sell you on the idea of self care. The price of good health goes up everyday. Invest early to reap bigger rewards as you … Continued