Exercising isn’t just about looking good. Staying active and maintaining good health are critical for enhancing your quality of life and ability to perform activities of daily living (ADLs) as you age. Regular exercise strengthens your body, boosts energy levels, and improves overall function, enabling you to enjoy independence and vitality in your later years….
Living a long, fulfilling life is a goal many of us strive for, but it’s not just about adding years to our life; it’s about adding life to our years. This is where the concepts of life span and health span come in. Life span refers to the total number of years a person lives,…
Choosing between group classes and solo workouts depends on your fitness goals, budget, and personal preferences. Both offer unique advantages and potential drawbacks. Here’s how they stack up in terms of safety, variety, personalization, accountability, fun, cost, and motivation: Motivation Group Classes: Winner. Working out with others can push you to work harder. Group dynamics…
Hiring a coach, whether for fitness, nutrition, business, relationships, or wealth management, can transform your personal and professional life. Coaches bring expertise, motivation, and accountability, which can help you reach your goals faster and more effectively. Don’t forget to sign up under “Weekly Fitness Tips” to automatically receive my latest blog post in your inbox!…
Tabata training is a form of high-intensity interval training (HIIT) named after Dr. Izumi Tabata, a Japanese scientist. He conducted research in 1996 to determine the most efficient ways to improve both aerobic and anaerobic fitness. Dr. Tabata and his team discovered that short bursts of extremely intense exercise followed by brief rest periods could…
Autophagy, derived from the Greek words “auto” (self) and “phagy” (eating), refers to the body’s natural process of cleaning out damaged cells, regenerating newer, healthier cells, and recycling cellular components. This cellular “house cleaning” mechanism occurs in all of our cells and is essential for maintaining cellular homeostasis and overall health. When functioning optimally, autophagy…
I spent the last week teaching at Rancho La Puerta, a Fitness and Wellness Retreat in Mexico, where people go to focus on their physical and mental health, nutrition, and clean living. I taught about the importance of muscle as we age while also protecting our vulnerable joints. The key message: “Muscle is Medicine”! Takeaways:…
Protein is a critical macronutrient that supports many bodily functions. It helps build and repair muscle and other tissues, create enzymes and support hormones. Consuming an adequate amount of daily protein is essential for maintaining muscle mass, boosting metabolism, and promoting overall health, especially as we age. For many, targeting a minimum of 100 grams…
Most don’t consider the importance of neck mobility until they’ve lost it. If you’ve ever woken up with a kink in your neck that limits your ability to turn your head, you’ll understand how important normal neck range of motion is to so many daily tasks like driving, looking up, turning your head to talk…
Muscle is often associated with strength, athletic performance, and appearance. However, the benefits of building and preserving muscle go far beyond looking good and physical power. Muscle is essential to long-term health, contributing to disease prevention, metabolic efficiency, and overall well-being. 10 Reasons Why Building and Preserving Muscle is Critical to Overall Health 1 –…
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