Weightlifting and body building have been around for decades. How many of us remember Steve Reeves from the 1958 movie Hercules? The early morning Jack LaLanne show where he’d demonstrate a 15 minute workout with nothing but a chair. Arnold Schwarzenegger vs Lou Ferrigno in the 1974 Mr. Universe. Those [...]
A 2016 report by the American Heart Association (AHA) confirmed that “low levels of cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF) are associated with a high risk of cardiovascular disease, all-cause mortality, and mortality rates attributable to various cancers”. More importantly, “a growing body of epidemiological and clinical evidence demonstrates not only that CRF [...]
In this article, we’ll look into the benefits of Chair Yoga for older adults who may not be as spry and nimble as they once were. What Is Chair Yoga? As we age, we need to adjust our habits and lifestyles to thrive. Joint pain, achy muscles, fatigue, and other [...]
The Fall Guy actress has long peaked our interest and kudos regarding her approach to acting and ensuring her career does not compromise her values as an actress, wife and mom. Likewise, her approach to fitness, health and nutrition are equally exemplary. We were first introduced to Blunt’s amazing physique [...]
What is it? The Garland Pose (Malasana) is a popular Yoga pose that offers several benefits for older adults including: Improved Hip Flexibility: This pose can help maintain hip flexibility, which can become limited with age. Enhanced Digestion: The deep squat position can stimulate digestion, which can be beneficial for [...]
As we get older, our knees get weaker. To ensure you don’t injure you knees, try using a wider stance when you squat (i.e. wider than shoulder width). If you insist on doing shoulder width squats, try using this tibial rotation exercise as a pre-warmup to prevent potential knee injuries. [...]
