Do you get home each day with your neck and shoulders screaming for relief? You’re not alone. We use our phones too much and we hunch forward in so many activities: reading, cooking, driving, and many other daily activities. In this video, I introduce you one of my favorite movements for shoulder repair. You can do this several times a day and you don’t need any props. You just … [Read more...]
6 Best Strength Training Exercises for Women Over 50
Did you know that as women reach the age of 30, their muscles and tissues lose up to 5% of their mass? And it does not end here. In fact, this percentage increases every decade and much more after the age of 65! Well, aging is inevitable. But, aging gracefully is not. And one of the best ways to age well is to live a healthy lifestyle. Living a Healthy Lifestyle Through … [Read more...]
The Best Hiking Gear for Inexperienced or Older Hikers
During my trip to the Canadian Rockies, I went on an Alpine day hike at gorgeous Lake Louise with my daughter. Our hike wasn’t Everest but was challenging for me as a Baby Boomer. Our guide gave us tips and turned us on to hiking gear that made our day hike much easier. Train beforehand I walk 5-6 miles every morning. You’d think that would be great training for a hike, … [Read more...]
How to Harness the Benefits of Fitness and Diet Over 50
Fitness and diet are the magic cocktail for youthfulness, but being disciplined enough to have daily doses of these, is not a piece of cake, especially in your 50s. While aging is inevitable, harnessing the power of exercise and diet to boost energy, improve your mood, promote metabolism, and reduce the risk of developing chronic diseases is an asset by … [Read more...]
7 Reasons Why A Morning Walk Can Energize You Over 50
I’m a walkaholic and I’m not afraid to admit it. I’ve always enjoyed my morning walk but now it’s become an addiction. If I miss it, I feel weird, like I’m out-of-whack. Walking makes me feel good and I’m not about to stop. For a while, I was doing about 5 miles a day but even a stroll around the block makes a huge difference. I walk for a variety of reasons, so I thought … [Read more...]
