Many of our clients are starting their summer diets right about now. I know I am! After being leaner and more fit last May, I find myself 5 pounds softer this year and not happy about it. As I’m dialing in my macros over the coming months, I’ll also follow my Summer Wellness Diet. It helps me […]
Did you know that exercise is key to maintaining strong bones as you age? It is. The Bone Health and Osteoporosis Foundation is focusing on exercise this month as it marks the annual Osteoporosis Awareness and Prevention Month. “Exercising to help achieve good bone health can and should be a family priority and continue throughout […]
After 50, questions about retirement plans are as common as “What’s your major” back in college. It used to be 65 was the standard target for most people. But retirement plans have shifted generationally, along with everything else. And while we often talk about happy retirement being a prime motivator to stay fit after 50, […]
After the disruptions of the last couple of years, it’s more important than ever to take responsibility for your health and wellbeing in all its aspects. That includes exercise, of course. But we need to remember the other elements of wellbeing (or wellness), too. Most experts list six to eight categories of wellbeing or wellness. […]
Here are some of the questions we’re often asked regarding exercise after age 50. Let us know of any other questions you have! We are happy to answer them. Question: Will lifting weights make me big and bulky? Answer: No! Strength training is absolutely essential to healthy living as we get older. We’re not talking about […]
We know it can be hard to come into a gym or fitness studio if you’re not already in perfect shape. Some people say it’s intimidating, or they feel like others are judging them. We hear you. So does TV carpenter/host Ty Pennington. He posted a video of himself dancing on the beach, a sweet moment […]
This story is NOT about a famous actress writing her memoirs. It’s about how we all need to learn to love ourselves at this stage of life, even if it means letting go of some of the stubborn goals we’ve been clinging to for decades. No – ESPECIALLY if it means letting go of some […]
Are you one of those people panicking right now? Are you thinking, “How can it be time for Valentine’s Day already? I just bought a ton of Christmas presents last week!” If so, you’re not alone. So, get the flowers and make a reservation for dinner out, if you’re having dinners out these days. And […]
Do you want to learn how to make healthy habits stick? Specifically, how to develop eating habits that will lead to long-term, sustainable weight loss? Then pull up a chair with “The Habit Whisperer” Amy Lang, owner of Moxie Club for weight loss and a former longtime gym owner who spoke recently with the Optimal Aging […]
Every year around the globe, 314,000 women are diagnosed with ovarian cancer, according to the World Ovarian Cancer Coalition. Of those, 207,000 will die. So when former tennis star Chris Evert disclosed her diagnosis recently, it made headlines everywhere. How much do you know about this disease that often strikes older women? The discovery of […]
