Many of us exercise to lose fat, get strong, or improve cardio fitness. Few of us think about unsexy goals like building balance — and even fewer of us know that our balance begins to fade away as early as our twenties. As balance declines, the risk of serious injury goes up. Consider this scary reality One in four people over the age of 55 visit the emergency … [Read more...]
Why Pickleball is a Way to Stay Fit and Social Over 50
There are two key things in life that seem to inherently become difficult as we age and particularly once we pass 50. (Well, okay, there might be more than 2 things that become more difficult ... but I'm only discussing two). Let's face it, for many of us, Maintaining our social circle as we age, is tricky and quite frankly, difficult. And making new friends after 50 can … [Read more...]
The Benefits of Functional Movement Classes: For Women Over 50
When you are looking at exercise classes for women over 50, think about the idea of functional movement. We do routine tasks daily that require balance and muscle strength that if not executed correctly can cause pain and injury. Please read the article below by TheOptimal.me that better explains the importance of it. Time to embrace functional movement Test it out … [Read more...]
Is Isolation Making it Hard to Maintain a Healthy Lifestyle?
For active boomers, this lockdown can feel downright stifling. Unable to leave the house and visit friends, go running in parks, or go to the gym, it can feel like all your hard work for fitness has gone out the window. But it is possible to maintain an active and healthy lifestyle in self-isolation. Read on to discover how. Lean on free resources to maintain your … [Read more...]
5 Easy Tips To Keep Staying Active After Retirement
For some people, it's hard staying active in retirement and it's common for people that have worked their entire life to want to stay at home and live a very quiet and peaceful life. Though there is nothing wrong with living that way, some people take this to the extreme and never leave the comfort of their home, creating major health risks. If a retiree spends too much … [Read more...]
