If it’s not too soon for scenes like this one in stores, then it’s not too soon to plan your fitness over the holiday season. Imagine waking up on January 1st feeling fit, energized, and proud of yourself. There is no need for a resolution, no guilt from too many holiday treats, and no sluggish […]
Did you know physical exercise protects not only your body – but your brain, too? It’s true! Here’s how: Most people are more familiar with the physical benefits of regular physical activity. It helps maintain a healthy weight, manage blood pressure, prevent diabetes, and keep us strong to function throughout our lifetimes, among many other […]
People used to say you could learn about someone’s character by the firmness of a handshake. Now, research tells us that grip strength can also indicate how long you might live. And it’s not the only everyday way to glimpse longevity. Studies also say we can learn about our future health by measuring: It’s fun […]
It might not seem possible now, but springtime is just around the corner. Whether you’ve been staying active all winter or not, it’s not too soon to start thinking about amping up your exercise routine and paying more attention to your diet. Here are some tips to have in mind and put into practice. Spring […]
Fit people make better lovers. It’s true at any age, even later in life. And it shouldn’t surprise anyone. If you’re stronger, more agile, and have better stamina, then chances are you’re going to have a more satisfying sex life – and help your partner have one, too. Scientific research backs this up. In one […]
In this “scary” season, let’s talk about fear. The fear that keeps you from improving your health and quality of life. The fear of starting your fitness journey or, if you’re already on it, the fear of pushing yourself to new heights. It can keep you frozen in your tracks worse than Dracula or the Wolfman. Fitness fears are […]
Do you want to live a longer, healthier life? Then we have a show for you. The idea of blue zones was popularized by author Dan Buettner in his book, “The Blue Zones: 9 Lessons for Living Longer From the People Who’ve Lived the Longest.” He discovered five places in the world that have greater longevity and […]
Balance and flexibility are key facets of physical fitness. Like endurance and strength, they diminish with age unless we work on them. Working on balance and flexibility helps prevent falls, which can be disastrous. And just like it’s never too late to start working on them, it’s also never too soon. Anyone engaged in fitness should […]
Nate Wilkins was living the good life. He was traveling a lot for work as a parks and recreation administrator in Florida. He was eating out and indulging in business lunches and happy hours. Sure, he noticed he was packing on pounds, but he was busy — dealing with that would have to wait. Then one day, […]
September is a time of change, as temperatures get cooler, days get shorter, and leaves start to fall. As the famous words – from the Bible and a 1960s hit song – tell us, “To everything turn, turn, turn… There is a season… and a time to every purpose under heaven.” So, what can we learn about our […]
