The Value of Balance and Stabilization as We Age

The value of balance and stabilization as we age becomes increasingly important for overall health and quality of life. The decline in muscle strength and joint flexibility that often accompanies aging can increase the risk of falls, injuries, and mobility issues. Balance and Stabilization There are several reasons why maintaining and strengthening balance and stabilization […]

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Layering Small Actions to Build New Healthy Habits

Building new healthy habits doesn’t require an overhaul of your entire life. In fact, trying to change too much at once can be overwhelming and unsustainable. Instead, consider a strategy known as “layering small actions” to build new healthy habits. This approach involves incorporating tiny, manageable actions into your daily routine, gradually building them up […]

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What Does Your Daily Agenda Look Like?

We have all been there, we have too many things on our schedule, and we must choose which ones will get our attention and which ones we must skip. How do we make these decisions?  Our schedules tell us what is important in our lives.  What does your daily agenda look like? Priorities Life can […]

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Be the Leader of Your Own Fitness Life

What does it mean to be a leader?  There are many lists, definitions, and explanations as to what makes a great leader.  A good leader has a vision and is good at communicating the vision to the team.  They are good at uniting the members and creating a culture that moves them toward the dream.  […]

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Did You Know the Word Fear Has Two Different Meanings

Fear is an emotion that sometimes holds us back physically or mentally from our desired goals.  The definition of fear according to Webster is an unpleasant emotion caused by the belief that something is dangerous, or likely to cause pain.  Sometimes we allow this real or perceived fear to drive our actions or lack of […]

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Lifetime Importance of the Farmer’s Carry

Many people don’t realize the importance of simple activities until they can no longer perform them.  I have never given much thought to the farmer’s carry when I am lifting weights.  However, I have recently learned of the lifetime importance of the farmer’s carry. Farmer’s Carry The farmer’s carry involves gripping and carrying heavy weights […]

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Ideas on How to Break Through Your Limiting Beliefs

I have taken a casual poll and asked several people what are some of their biggest blocks to their health and fitness goals.  Based on what I am hearing, we will explore ideas on how to break through our limiting beliefs.  Their response is often followed up with a statement such as they want to […]

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How Many Steps Do You Take in a Day?

Karen’s mother loved to watch baseball games on TV.  That habit of sitting for long periods of time became her way of life.  The sad part of the story is that after sitting and sitting, she was no longer able to get up.  She ended up in a wheelchair needing total assistance before she passed. […]

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Learn How to Turn Your Knowledge into Power

In the quest for fitness, knowledge isn’t just power—it’s transformative. Many people dive into workouts with enthusiasm but lack the strategic insight to make that enthusiasm effective. By converting fitness knowledge into actionable strategies, you can elevate your workouts, optimize results, and achieve your health goals.  This is a fitness edition on learn how to […]

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The Daily Process Helps You Win the Medals

The 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games are over. What a wonderful opportunity it was to watch all the amazing athletes compete in their events.  Years of hard work and dedication have paid off.  What an honor it is to make it on the Olympic team and represent your country.  Every Olympian had the same goal […]

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