Or do you SHINE your way to better health? To help Baby Boomers and older adults enhance their wellness, get strong, and stay independent, I’ve developed my 5-step Shine system! Last week I explained “S”: Start by laying your foundation. You must know where you want to go, and more importantly, why you want to […]
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You’ve decided to take control of your health, whether you’re a Baby Boomer or older adult–congratulations! Last week I talked about my 5-step SHINE system, the blueprint for your fitness journey. As I said, all parts must be in place for your successful wellness transformation. Today I’ll look at the first step. S–START BY LAYING
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Whether you’re a Baby Boomer or older adult, you realize it’s time to finally take control of your wellness and fitness. After all, it’s your health journey, your quality of life, your future! So no more procrastinating! It’s time to put a plan in place to cultivate more energy, get stronger, and live independently as
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Like many Baby Boomers and seniors, you may at a point in your life when you want to start a new chapter. That could mean beginning a second career or trekking through Africa on safari. You’re searching for ways to build your enduring fitness, instead of sinking into a comfy chair or sitting in front
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It has been said that, over time, you become the sum of the five people you spend the most time with. No matter your age–Baby Boomer or older adult–your friends and family affect your success, your beliefs, your eating habits, and your fitness level. So what do your influencers look like? Examine them closely, especially
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Like many Baby Boomers and older adults, are you piling on more pounds with each passing year? Does your dream of a healthy, independent life fade as your muscles grow weaker? Are you worried about developing the same health problems your parents had? Or, are you grabbing hold of a healthier future? Because life doesn’t
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As my fitness level has improved during the past few months, I’ve started experimenting with an exercise technique that can help Baby Boomers and seniors save time and greatly improve health. If you have a doctor’s approval for this, give high-intensity interval training (HIIT) a try. HIIT can take care of one of the most
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Some of my clients, whether Baby Boomers or seniors, still work. While they’re concerned about their fitness, they often skip breakfast altogether due to time constraints, or they just grab a coffee drink, breakfast bar, or bagel (these choices in general are high-sugar, low-protein, low-fiber; not the best choices for your health). If you work
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I went in for a total hip replacement last month. Like many Baby Boomers and older adults, surgery held the promise of less pain and more mobility–and who wouldn’t want that? Fortunately, I’m already reaping some benefits from the procedure. But as I work towards regaining my fitness, I have to admit I’ve learned a
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And I didn’t like it! As some of you know, I had a total hip replacement earlier this month. And I’ve been using a walker, advancing to a cane, for the past couple of weeks. Unfortunately, people really do look at you differently when you use these walking aids. If that wasn’t bad enough for
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