Finally, the end is in sight…or is it? Even as deaths from COVID-19 inch down in some areas, and vaccinations become more readily available, it’s still important to stay vigilant in supporting your immune system. This is especially true for older adults, who are more susceptible to severe infections. And one easy way to help […]
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If you’re like many baby boomers and older adults, you might be looking for ways to boost your mood during the coronavirus pandemic. Instead of plopping in front of the TV all day, seeking out medications, or turning to alcohol, take a serious look at using physical activity to help you through this crisis. It’s
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For baby boomers and older adults, the secret is out of the bag! One of the best ways to stay healthy, stay strong, and stay alive longer is to engage in physical activity. In fact, according to Robert N. Butler, MD, former director of the National Institute of Aging, “If exercise could be packed in
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It’s getting hot in Southern California and I’m still trying to get my 10,000 steps in per day. If I don’t step out in the morning, I have to wait until after dinner due to the high temperatures. And if I’m not careful, I’ll find myself falling back on the same excuse the majority of
Just how old, or young, do you feel? As it turns out, most Americans feel younger than their actual age. And they say they’re making changes to live longer. But they’re not actually reaching the change needed, especially with the high level of awareness when it comes to healthy eating habits and physical activity. Let’s
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Why don’t people exercise? By now we all know it’s good for us–our bodies and our minds. Yet 80% of Americans, including Baby Boomers and seniors, don’t meet our physical activity recommendations. How then, do you motivate yourself, or your loved ones, to move? Believe me, we personal trainers have been wrestling with that question
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I’ve spoken recently with two people who want to lose weight, but don’t want to focus on their food intake! “Just give me an exercise program,” they say. They truly believe they’ll burn off enough calories through physical activity alone to promote weight loss. This is a BIG myth! And so are the following beliefs:
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How excited would you be to discover you could burn additional calories with no additional effort–especially you Baby Boomers and seniors, who are cursing your sluggish metabolism? Welcome to the world of EPOC! What is EPOC? One of the by-products of physical activity is a phenomenon called EPOC—excess post-exercise oxygen consumption. Very simply put, when
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I love to see Baby Boomers and seniors exercise; I cringe to I see the mistakes they make! So kudos if you’ve finally made physical activity a regular part of your life. Now, to maximize your efforts, here are 5 errors you’ll want to avoid: Mistake #1: Cardio only While cardiovascular (aerobic) exercise is vital
Ready to Exercise? 5 Ways to Do It Right! Read More »
I love to see Baby Boomers and seniors engaging in physical activity; I cringe to see the exercise mistakes they make! So kudos if you’ve finally made movement a regular part of your life. Now, to maximize your efforts, here are 5 errors you’ll want to avoid: Mistake #1: Cardio only While cardiovascular (aerobic) exercise
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