If you’re someone who enjoys checking off a box or crossing off a list, this challenge is for you! Summer can be a time where good habits just seem to fly out the window. This simple challenge can help you keep things a little more on track. It’s called ‘Don’t Break the Streak‘. For me, … Continued
Balance is a powerful predictor of life and health span. There’s no point living long if you’re not living WELL. The one leg stand is a good test of balance, better in fact than grip strength and sit to stand tests. Here’s what to do: Try with eyes open, then closed. Take your shoes off … Continued
Most adults don’t think about their balance until they fall and according to the National Safety Council, you have a 1 in 98 chance of dying from a fall. The fact is, balance declines begin somewhere between 40 to 50 years of age. The National Institute of Health reports that one in three people over … Continued
A worthy goal is simply to sit LESS. You can combine outdoor walking (when possible) with indoor walking to bump up NEAT (non-exercise activity thermogenesis). An added benefit is a reduction in the midday slump, and who doesn’t want more energy? The cost of a walking pad over the course of a year is about … Continued
Don’t walk outside outside to start! But there’s many benefits to backward walking including: Can reduce knee pain & muscle tightness Works glutes Stretches hip flexors Can relieve back pain Can increase balance Here are some recommendations: Start slow Begin on a treadmill or walking pad Bring a forward walking buddy if outside Work up … Continued
There was never any plan for ice cream! But it was a fun Saturday morning just the same. I’m NOT a fan of running or stairs, but I am a fan of being outside and shaking up your workouts from time to time. This workout was 110 stairs plus 10 push ups done for ten … Continued
Who knew this simple move would help with weight maintenance? On our 17 day Italian vacation I devoted a few minutes daily to doing a plank. I started with 5 minutes & worked up to 6:30 min by the end of the holiday (but you can do any amount of time to benefit!). I’ve never … Continued
NOT meant to be diagnostic! Have you ever heard of joint mice? A joint mouse is a loose piece of cartilage or bone tissue that floats freely through the joint. This can impede the movement of the joint. Who knew? I was happily doing bent over rows (legs loaded with knees slightly forward) when I … Continued
You’re not too old. It’s not too late. You can still build muscle, well past age 60. 10.3238/arztebl.2011.0359 In fact, resistance training is the medicine to: mitigate frailty preserve quality of life restore independent functioning in older adults at risk of frailty 10.1139/apnm-2016-0226 So find a way to enjoy some kind of resistance training 2-3 … Continued
Here’s a surprise answer… Stop doing ANY exercise to lose weight. Exercise to: * for fun! * build strength * maintain or increase lean muscle * enhance joint health * improve bone density * improve insulin sensitivity * boost heart health * improve mental well-being Yes, exercise burns calories, but that’s just a side benefit … Continued