The idea of having a virtual personal trainer has always been interesting to me. Now that many of us are conducting business or connecting with friends via online sharing sites, why not? I got the opportunity to do a series of online workout sessions with a fitness consultant from Nielsen Fitness. Here are my thoughts about it. Online assessment The first thing I was … [Read more...]
Four Reasons Why Women Over 50 Should Curb Their Drinking Habits
If you are a woman over 50 who enjoys a daily cocktail or two, you may want to consider either curbing your drinking habits or cutting out alcohol completely. The reason is that the health benefits of doing so are extensive. What stops some women from giving up alcohol are common misconceptions, such as hearing in the news how drinking is beneficial or how challenging it is to … [Read more...]
How to Ease Age Related Aches and Pains
Have you ever had aches and pains occur for absolutely no reason? This can be a daily occurrence as we get older. Sometimes, you may feel pain in one part of your body and then it moves to another part the next day. This is all part of aging but it can also be frustrating. I’m not a doctor and only know what has worked for me to relieve everyday aches and pains. If they are … [Read more...]
Stay Healthy and Satisfied With This Food Pyramid for Baby Boomers
You probably think I’m going to make you eat kale or arrest you if you eat a piece of bread. Nope. I've created a food pyramid for Baby Boomers who LOVE food. It will help extend your longevity and promote vibrant health, so you keep rockin' like Mick Jagger past your eighties. I have nothing against kale. It’s a super nutritious vegetable, and I enjoy eating it but I like … [Read more...]
Why Balance Exercises are Essential as You Age
Many of us exercise to lose fat, get strong, or improve cardio fitness. But as we age we need to focus on other important goals like practicing balance exercises. We get tottery as we grow older and the risk of serious injury goes up. Consider this scary reality One in four people over the age of 55 is taken to the emergency room each year as a result of falling. … [Read more...]