Why bother stretching? Do I stretch before or after exercise, or both? How long do I hold a stretch? These are questions I often hear from Baby Boomers and seniors who are concerned about fitness and improving flexibility. Benefits of Stretching Everybody, especially folks over 50, needs to stretch on a regular basis; daily is …
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Do you find that the “one size fits all” information from diet books just doesn’t provide the nutrition guidance you need to make lasting lifestyle changes? Is the advice too generalized and vague? Looking for a personalized nutrition approach? In a study recently published in the International Journal of Epidemiology, researchers found that people who …
When I start working with Baby Boomers or older adults, they’re amazed by the information I provide! To me, as both a certified personal trainer and registered dietitian, it’s important to give accurate and valuable advice. And whether it’s correcting bad (and potentially unsafe) form when lifting weights or re-shaping eating habits, I’ve seen a …
As I continue to spend time with my mother at her assisted-care facility, I’m reflecting more and more about a big concern for us Baby Boomers–the aging process. Why are some folks hunched over in wheelchairs while others walk confidently up the stairs? There’s still no magic elixir to guarantee longevity–sliding gracefully into our senior …
