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Increasing Life Expectancy by Learning from Blue Zones

The final episode in the Netflix Series “Live to 100 – Secrets of the Blue Zones” asks whether we can change our future based on the wisdom gained from the Blue Zones. These unique pockets where a high concentration of Centenarians exist provide a template for the rest of us to consider our lifestyles and…

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The Greek & Costa Rican Way to Health and Longevity

Over the last two weeks, we have reviewed the first two episodes of the Netflix Series “Live to 100 – Secrets of the Blue Zones”. We’ve learned how the Okinawans, Sardinians and 7th Day Adventists have created a lifestyle to foster extraordinary longevity. Today, we travel to Greece and Costa Rica to find other secrets…

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The Italian and Loma Linda Way to Health and Longevity

Last week, we reviewed Episode One of the Netflix Series “Live to 100 – Secrets of the Blue Zones”. Dan Buettner, author and travel expert, featured the Okinawans’ focus on good nutrition, an active lifestyle, community and a sense of purpose. Episode two highlights Sardinia Italy and Loma Linda California to find other secrets to…

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The Okinawan Way to Health and Longevity

Anyone who would like to increase their life span and improve their quality of life should watch the Netflix Series “Live to 100 – Secrets of the Blue Zones”. Author and travel expert Dan Buettner travels around the world to five communities where concentrations of centenarians are extraordinarily high. His quest is to discover what…

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Tests for Longevity and Overall Health

It is well documented that regular exercise improves your overall health. If you take the time to strengthen your cardiovascular and musculoskeletal fitness, it will pay dividends in terms of your quality of life now and in the future and may increase your life span.  Don’t forget to sign up under “Weekly Fitness Tips” to…

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Increase Your Steps to Improve Your Health

One of the simplest and most effective ways to improve your health is to increase your daily steps. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends 10,000 steps per day, but is that too much or too low for you?  If you’re currently far below 10,000 steps per day, it’s not a good idea…

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5 Pillars of Human Movement

When strength training, it can be difficult to decide which exercises to incorporate into your workout routine. In his book Functional Training, JC Santana explains why we should incorporate the 5 Pillars of Human Movement into our workouts. These Pillars enable us to move better in our activities of daily living and sports. He explains…

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Rowing for Your Health

Orange Theory™, CrossFit™ and various gyms and training studios incorporate rowing into their fitness programming. What’s all the hype about? There’s a good reason why it’s a staple in many workouts. Benefits Associated With Indoor Rowing: Improve your cardiovascular fitness and aerobic endurance. Provides a full body workout and will strengthen your legs, upper body,…

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Tips for Healthy Feet

Most people don’t spend anytime strengthening their feet and yet, your feet are the foundation to all your movements. We stand and walk on them all day long, we run on them, jump on them, they propel us forward, and they absorb impact. It’s clear that the foot is one of the most important areas…

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Gentle But Powerful Workouts

The popularity of HIIT, Tabata, CrossFit and other aggressive workout formats sends the message that people need to go hard all the time to see results, but that is far from the truth!  We all want to experience life-changing results without leaving the gym feeling beat up and suffering chronic injuries to the knees, back…

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