It’s incredible how much depth of flavor can be achieved from basic ingredients with a few tweaks in the cooking, as Yasmin Fahr demonstrates in this recipe from “Cook Simply, Live Fully.” Here, summer squash, which tends to be bland, is charred first in a dry skillet with thin slivers of lemon and scallions. Olive […]
Oh, no! Father’s Day is almost here – and you’re without a gift? No worries. We’ve got you covered with many awesome ideas for Dad or Grandpa to encourage his health and fitness activities. Finally, talk to us about our services that would complete his day. The main thing is to show your support for […]
We love bringing you news and information that will inspire your fitness journey. And on social media, particularly Instagram, there’s no shortage of interesting, helpful fitness influencers in the over-50 fitness category. In fact, we would never try to pick a “Top 10” list. We are more than happy to share a few that we think you […]
Here’s a fun idea for your next outdoor get-together that’s more exciting than burgers and hot dogs and has more nutritional value. It’s adapted from a recipe inspired by a Moroccan chef on the French Riviera in Rosa Jackson’s “Nicoise: Market-Inspired Cooking from France’s Sunniest City.” Made with ground lamb or beef, the cumin-spiced meatballs […]
Have you heard about Body Mass Index (BMI) and wondered what it means? Maybe you used an online calculator to learn your BMI and were shocked that it defined you as obese. You’re not alone! Action star Sylvester Stallone is still famously buff in his 70s, but according to his BMI, he’s obese. It’s a […]
Tony, a lifelong tennis player, is now in his mid-50s. When he started noticing his game wasn’t as sharp as it used to be, he thought gym workouts might help restore his power and relieve some pain. However, the trainer he used ignored Tony’s personal needs and past injuries, even when Tony said he didn’t […]
Okra is a staple of the American South: fried, pickled, and stirred into gumbos. It’s also the primary component of a popular North Indian dish called bhindi (okra) masala, the inspiration behind this recipe, lightly adapted from William Stark Dissen’s “Thoughtful Cooking: Recipes in the New South.” Bursting with bright curry spices and fresh herbs, […]
For some reason, we’ve noticed resistance among some people to stretching before and after working out. We’re not sure why, but let’s review just a few of the main benefits of stretching. Generally, there are two types of stretches around workouts. It increases power, sprinting, jumping, and performance. This is ideal for warming up before […]
When someone asks about your diet, you naturally think about food, right? But what if we expand our ideas about the word “diet” to include everything we consume in other aspects of healthy living? What would your exercise “diet” be? What would your emotional diet, your spiritual diet, etc.? It’s more than just an interesting way to […]
If it seems like everybody wants the newest device or trendy workout, here’s a reminder to try a classic exercise device that delivers on all fronts: the rowing machine. Take a moment to learn proper form. Rowing is simple, but you want to be sure you’re doing it right. You can watch a YouTube video […]
