Functional fitness. Are you familiar with the term? Let’s look at an example and see if you can relate: You’re spending the afternoon with the grandkids and things are going oh-so-well. No bumps, scrapes or bruises, everyone’s happy and smiling. You attempt to pick up the youngest, a sturdy little guy about 18 months old, and put him in his high chair for a snack. … [Read more...]
2 Simple Steps To Help Baby Boomers Fight Obesity
We all know that losing weight isn't easy, especially as we age. Even if you were diligent about your exercise routine in your youth, you might still find yourself becoming heavier as you age, despite your best efforts. Obesity is becoming a common problem among all age groups, particularly for the Baby Boomer population. More than one-third of adults over 65 are considered to … [Read more...]
No Sweat: A Book About Exercise by Michelle Segar PhD: Review
Are you one of those people who hate to exercise but you do it anyway because you want to lose weight? You’d think that would be a good reason to sweat till you burn, but it's not. I’ve been reading a book called "No Sweat” by Michelle Segar Ph.D. She was one of the speakers at an event I attended. Michelle generously gave each of the attendees a … [Read more...]
The Best Cleanse on the Planet for Aging Boomers
I bet you're thinking I'm going to tell you about some miracle super fruit, highly touted weight loss system, or fat-burning supplement right? Well, I'm not. I'm going to tell you about the best cleanse on the planet. It's the healthiest, least expensive, most mundane, and underrated nutritional product out there. That's right! It's water! Why … [Read more...]
How to Know if Your Healthy Food is Junk Food
When we're striving to be healthy we often turn to so-called health food, but how do you know it isn't junk food? Someone made a comment on Facebook I thought was interesting. "Just because you're vegan doesn't mean you're eating healthy." That's so true! It's not that I have anything against going vegan. If giving up meat gets you excited, … [Read more...]