Nowadays, it’s not uncommon to see older individuals and retirees attending college and seeking out new and different degrees. Some simply want to be “lifelong learners” and focus on their overall growth and wellbeing. Others may want to earn more credits or certifications for a specific career path. Whatever the reason, it’s never too late to go back to school at any age … [Read more...]
5 Fun Musical Instruments for Seniors to Learn
Learning a musical instrument in later life comes with several benefits. Playing music--even just the basics--is a good stress reliever. It also keeps the brain active and maintains cognitive and sensory-motor skills. It improves memory and concentration and develops or improves fine motor skills such as finger movements. In addition, learning a new chord or song, or being … [Read more...]
One Day University Online Lectures: Review
At the time I’m writing this it’s been about 7 months that we’ve been stuck at home due to the pandemic with a spike expected in fall and winter. I know a few people brave enough to take road trips but for many of us, we’ve been spending time watching a constant stream of news or TV. Have you thought about taking an online class to up your game intellectually,but don’t have … [Read more...]
If You Want Fast Results in Your Fitness Routine Try a Slower Workout
I just returned from the gym to get inspired to choreograph a workout for my Healthwise Exercise TV channel workout and have a swollen tongue from gnawing it! Not in the literal sense but I had to bite it from offering advice as it is my nature to want to help people. I glance around and see such a significant number of individuals doing the moves too quickly to gain … [Read more...]
Why Functional Movement Classes Are A Must As You Age
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 with … [Read more...]
