Did you know that maintaining and growing muscle mass is one of the keys to aging in a healthy manner? Lifting heavy weights is one method to develop muscles. Another great alternative is using resistant bands. They provide similar gains when toning muscles. They are great for workout variety and are light and easy to […]
Many times, when I pick up a book or listen to a podcast I hear repetitive or contradictive information. What is right and what is wrong? At the end of the day, we all have to choose what right for us and what works for our body. Personally, I am a huge believer in the […]
I am an active person. I do some sort of exercise first thing in the morning and then stay active throughout the day. Getting up and getting going is who I am. As the years fly by, I now look at exercise as I invest in my fitness while spending time being active. One of […]
Failure might be too strong of a word, but the concept is still on track. Feedback is a good thing. Our challenges, lack of success, or frustrations can be a great source of information. Without guidance, there is a lack of confirmation on the outcome. Feedback is a key component in processing and evaluating effectiveness. […]
I noticed a great deal of stretching from our dogs, Maggie and Molly. After a nap, they would stretch and stretch before getting up on their feet. It seemed they used stretching as a relaxing way to get ready for the next activity. Do humans engage in the same amount of stretching? Do you stretch […]
I am a runner. It gives me an identity. It is who I am. I have been a runner for over 30 years. (I started at birth- Haha). I love to run, to get up early in the morning and run through neighborhoods before the world and sun wakes up. Running is a GREAT way […]
What we tell ourselves daily really does matter. We listen to and believe our self-talk. This inner voice becomes our own self-fulfilling prophecy. I define self-fulfilling prophecy as what happens in our lives that is influenced (positively or negatively) by our thinking. Keeping this definition in mind; a limiting belief can be a mindset challenge. […]
Any exercise is beneficial. Bodyweight exercises use an individual’s own weight to provide resistance. These exercises can enhance strength, coordination, balance, and flexibility. Focus on strength and power with bodyweight exercises. Bodyweight resistance training is effective and helps to build muscle without lifting weights. No need to go to the gym or buy expensive equipment. […]
Many people I know, including myself, get up and exercise before their day gets busy. It is a great feeling to get up, be active and get your workout completed. The question is, what do you do for the rest of the day? That is where the activity challenge begins! Did you say activity challenge? […]
Building muscle is part of the equation to staying healthy. Preventing injury is also part of that equation. Building muscles and strength training is not only a major component to healthy living, it may also enhance your quality of life and improve your ability to do everyday activities. So, to maintain good form, concentrate on […]