Age-related muscle loss is real. Getting older is a part of life but we don’t have to surrender to it and give up. As we age, we experience the loss of muscle tissue. This is called sarcopenia, and it can result in us losing up to 20% of our muscle[…]
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You bend down and hear it. You stand up and hear it. You think to yourself “Is that my knee popping?” Is it dangerous? Is it indicating a problem you should have a doctor look at? If you experience pain while climbing steps, it could be an early sign of[…]
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You want to change your body. You’ve lost weight in the past but it was short-lived. You just can’t figure out how to do it and keep it off. I mean, how many times are you going to lose those same 20 lbs.? Now, almost begrudgingly, you are thinking about[…]
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It can be hard to create healthy habits and keep them year-round. As an example, look at the calendar. Let’s say it is the end of September. Stores are tempting you with Halloween candy, and soon it will be the season filled with company parties, happy hours, and family gatherings[…]
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Finding the answer may seem daunting but it shouldn’t. The question “Should I hire a personal trainer?” is easy to answer. You want to get in shape. You want to lose weight. You want to tone up. So you start looking at options. Apps & Videos On one end of[…]
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If you exercise, you want to see the most results in the shortest amount of time. So, when is the best time to exercise to reach your goals quicker – to get stronger, leaner, more flexible, and have more mobility? Is it in the morning before work? Could it be[…]
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Alzheimer’s prevention is a hot topic. This should come as no surprise since surveys have shown that there is something that Americans fear more than death. It is suffering from Alzheimer’s disease. For most of us, losing our personhood – those characteristics which make us who we are – is[…]
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One of the most common questions I am asked involves alcohol and fitness. If I had a dollar for each time, I could retire! Common Questions How bad is alcohol for me? How many beers can I have if I only drink on the weekends? What if it’s light-colored beer?[…]
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Motivation is different for everyone – for some it is internal, for others it is external. Once you find your motivation, you are on the path to success. Mike Fohner, cross country running coach, tells this story about one of his students: Last year, one of my young cross-country runners[…]
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Sunlight has a profound impact on our bodies, particularly on two hormones that control mood and energy: serotonin and melatonin. Serotonin tends to boost mood and energy, while melatonin tends to make you feel sleepy. Too much melatonin can even lead to depressed feelings in some people. Serotonin and Melatonin[…]
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