I was always proud of my concave abdomen, my belly naturally flat and slightly hollow like a teen-ager’s. I used to feel lucky and wonder how long it would last. Then one day in my early 40’s, it seemed to pop out overnight, becoming rounder. Not only rounder, but firmer, too. I saw the beginning of the belly my mother and grandmother developed with age.
Read MoreYou may be familiar with the well-publicized risk factors for bone loss and osteoporosis, such as being a woman, aging, menopause, family history, being small and thin, an inactive lifestyle, and smoking. But did you know that anxiety can also increase your risk for bone fractures?
Read MoreI was fortunate to be born with athletic talents; you could say fitness is in my bones. As soon as I could walk I was doing flips off the jungle gym in the backyard and practicing “flying” from the top of a small play house. Every spare minute you could find me playing with jump ropes, pogo sticks, stilts and hula hoops.
Read MoreYears ago, a friend encouraged me to try running. She made it sound so invigorating to gear up and be out in nature, jogging along the reservoir path in Central Park, under a beautiful canopy of trees that change with the seasons. It looked easy enough, until the first time, when 1.6 miles stretched out before me like a marathon. Plugging away, I made it, and, over time, it gradually became easier to run around the reservoir.
Read MoreStrength training sculpts the contours of your body and strengthens the bones within. By building lean body mass, it boosts your metabolism and your energy levels, making you resistant to the slow down that occurs with age. A well-designed exercise program that includes weight training will impact your weight, health, fitness and well-being for decades to come.
Read MoreWhat does every woman want for the holidays? Easy! Shapely, toned arms to reveal feminine definition in sleeveless cocktail dresses or under skinny knits. While appearances may be the motivating force, sculpted arms are not only for showing off, but also to help you lift and carry with ease, reach overhead onto the top shelf without strain, and pull your wheelie effortlessly at the airport.
Read MoreLearning to take care of yourself – in body, mind and spirit – is a practice like any other, one that requires you to show up! Since October is Breast Cancer Awareness month, are you aware of how little activity it takes to reduce your risk of breast cancer?
Read MoreWhen I was growing up, my mother and I shared a secret code for posture. S.U.S. meant "Stand Up Straight" and I seemed to need constant reminders.
Read MoreIf you feel a bit stiffer when you wake up in the morning, it's normal. We all lose flexibility gradually with age, but just a few minutes of simple limbering exercises can warm up your joints and help you ease into the demands of your day.
Read MoreMay is National Osteoporosis Awareness month. The bottom line of exercise for osteoporosis is to prevent falls and hip fractures, the most debilitating and life-altering type of fractures.
Read MoreFlex your mental muscle with exercise! Physical fitness provides powerful protection against dementia and Alzheimer’s.
Read MoreAn energy boost, a slimmer, toner body, and a better mood are all benefits of exercise. Looking to gear yourself up? Try these tricks.
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