Fitness Life Coach
The number on your scale tells you surprisingly little about your overall health. You can lose weight while losing muscle, strength, and energy. On the other hand, you can stay at the same weight—or even gain a few pounds—while building muscle, improving your fitness, and becoming healthier and more capable. That is why the scale […]
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Most women understand the importance of strength training, especially as we age. Building and maintaining muscle helps support bone density, posture, mobility, and independence. But even a consistent strength-training routine can overlook some important muscles. Discover 4 muscle groups women over 50 should train for strength and balance We often focus on the muscles we […]
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The first thing I think about when I hear the colors of the rainbow is seventh-grade science class. Mr. McDermott taught us the name ROY G. BIV to remember the colors in order—red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, and violet. His little memory trick worked because I have never forgotten it! Today, those colors remind […]
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Longevity strengthis about more than living longer. It is about living stronger. Many people say they don’t want to be a burden but saying it is not the same as preparing for it. The choices we make today — how we move, eat, strengthen, sleep, and care for our bodies — shape how capable and […]
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For years, many of us have been taught that losing weight is the clearest sign that we are becoming healthier. We step on the scale, look at the number, and allow it to determine whether our efforts are working. But that number tells only a small part of the story. Losing weight vs. getting healthy […]
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As we all know, time flies by much too quickly. I am 69, and sometimes I am not sure how I arrived at this age. I was with a dear friend last week who is my age, and she said the funniest thing: “Back when we were 50…” I laughed and laughed. In my mind, […]
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