This summer I received my certification as a Functional Aging Specialist from the Functional Aging Institute. What does that mean exactly? The certification gives me great knowledge into working with mature adults. “Mature adults” meaning over the age of fifty-five. The course gives people a better understanding of the changes that occur with aging and
For the past year I have been teaching a Brains & Balance class to the senior populations of a few local towns. I received my instructor certification for the Brains & Balance Past 60 class through Exercise Etc., Inc. Studies have shown that when you increase cognitive ability, it increases your balance, and when you
It is the beginning of the summer season; warm weather and fresh produce are becoming abundant. Farmers markets are a great place to go and spend a summer afternoon shopping for farm fresh fruits and vegetables. However, they can be overwhelming with the range of options. By focusing on picking a few key items from
What happens to your muscles when you work out? When you lift weights you are actually breaking down the muscles by producing micro tears in the muscle fibers. This is what happens when you bring the muscle to failure. It is important to get to muscle failure if you want your muscles to grow. The
Being fit does not mean having to work out for 30-60 minutes a day. It would be great to be able to work out for at least 30 minutes a few days a week, but sometimes reality doesn’t always allow that. Sometimes you have to fit fitness in one exercise at a time. Here are opportunities to
At what age can you start strength training? Contrary to the traditional belief that strength training is dangerous for children or that it could lead to bone plate disturbances, the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) contends that strength training can be a safe and effective activity for this young age group, provided that the
According to www.Kefir.net: “Kefir is a cultured, creamy product with amazing health benefits. Kefir’s tart and refreshing flavor is similar to a drinking-style yogurt, but it contains beneficial yeast as well as friendly ‘probiotic’ bacteria found in yogurt. The naturally occurring bacteria and yeast in kefir combine symbiotically to give superior health benefits when consumed
When setting goals to achieve your weight loss use the SMART method to be Specific, make it Measurable, Achievable, have it Result- oriented, and give it a Time-stamped deadline. When I work with clients, I usually set a 6 week goal. The goal consists of pounds lost and inches lost. Don’t set goals too far
Diets and exercise regimens often fall apart during the holidays. But our hints will help you get everything done while still fitting in time for fitness. Here are some of my Helpful Holly Hints for fitting “holidaze” fitness in: When you go to the mall, park as far away from the door as safely possible. Then
There is both a quick and practical answer to this question and then a longer more scientific answer. I will start with the quick and practical answer and follow with a more scientific answer and you decide how far you wish to read! Let’s start with the affects sugar has on your appearance and what