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 …
Like the sedentary space travelers from the futuristic movie Wall-E, today’s Americans suffer the negative health effects of sitting. But there’s a simple remedy for this new public health threat–and it’s movement! Move It or Lose It! Experts now recognize that sedentary behavior, or prolonged periods of sitting or lying down, results in negative health consequences. Studies …
It was truly a sight to behold! A roomful of seniors working with dumbbells–probably for the first time in their lives. This was the scene at my recent Geri-Fit® exercise class: 60+ year-old “students” excited to begin improving their fitness levels–and me, thrilled to coach them! Exercise Classes for Seniors The Geri-Fit® program is a …
Oh, that elusive time! It’s a complaint I hear so often from Baby Boomers and seniors that I decided to update a blog I did last year addressing this problem: I just can’t find the time to exercise! Between jobs, social commitments and caring for parents or grandchildren, we all know we need more physical …
