Senior Fitness - How To Stay on Track During the Holidays
When it comes to senior fitness, how do we stay motivated, keep exercising, eat right, and stay on track during the holidays?
Leisure Activities and Hobbies
Research on music, theater, dance, creative writing, and other participatory arts shows promise for improving older adults’ quality of life and well-being, from better cognitive function, memory, and self-esteem to reduced stress and increased social interaction.
Healthy and Delicious Teas to Brew this Summer
Teas are a great way to relax and cool yourself down during the summer. They are known to be full of polyphenols - antioxidants that help the body fight against illnesses such as coronary heart disease and cancer.
Athlete Spotlight: Madonna Buder
Madonna Buder holds the record for the oldest woman to complete a triathlon. Which she completed at the age of 82 in Canada in 2012.
Staying Active in the Bedroom in your Golden Years
To many their bedrooms are a place of peace, privacy, and comfort. Making it a perfect place to get physical. It is recommended to get 150 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity per week.
Motor Coordination for Seniors
For active aging individuals, motor coordination is necessary to perform simple and complex tasks such as walking, cleaning and climbing stairs.
Combating Dry Winter Skin
Applying a thick, moisturizing cream is crucial for keeping your skin hydrated during winter. It is important that after showering, you pat your skin dry and apply a thick cream immediately to help lock in that moisture.
Creamy potatoes and chopped spring onions soup
Recipe: Creamy potatoes and chopped spring onions soup
Tai Chi: What it is and the health benefits of doing it
Men, women and children over 6 months of age should use sunscreen every day. This includes people who tan easily and those who don’t…
All About Sunscreen
Men, women and children over 6 months of age should use sunscreen every day. This includes people who tan easily and those who don’t…
What is Osteoporosis?
Osteoporosis is a condition that affects the bones. It can occur at any age but is more common in older adults, especially women. The most commonly affected bones…
Nutrition for Adults
To stay healthy as we age, we need to consume foods with lots of nutrients and without the extra calories.
Why Good Posture Is Important
Having and practicing good posture helps maintain and promote proper bone alignment and muscle tension distribution, to help keep the body in a decreased state of discomfort throughout the day.
Heart Healthy Options
February is American Heart Month! Having a healthy heart is central to overall health. Embracing a healthy lifestyle at any age can prevent heart disease and lower your risk for a heart attack or stroke.
Why Cleaning Fitness Equipment is Important
Gyms and fitness areas are a perfect place for germs and bacteria to grow, not cleaning fit-ness equipment properly can affect the health of individuals who use fitness rooms and gyms.
Do You Experience Restless Nights?
Or are you not getting enough sleep? You are not the only one! According to the National Sleep Foundation about 62% of adults experience sleep problems.
Walking for Health
Walking is a great form of low impact physical activity, that helps improve or maintain your overall physical health. Minimal equipment is required, can be done at anytime of the day, and is done at your level!
Monitoring Your Exercise Intensity
When exercising it may be difficult to know how hard your body is working. Using the following tools will help you monitor your effort; the talk test and rate of perceived exertion are the best and easiest to use. The best part is that no equipment is needed!