Fitness products and services for people over 40
Countless people have come in to see me with shoulder problems lately. Some have injured themselves doing push ups or plank, so let’s look at the correct way to do those, as well as some exercises that can improve range of motion, strengthen shoulders, and release the tension that often causes those muscles to tighten…
Can that be true? I did some research and what I found was a surprise to me and will most likely be to you as well. Have a seat, because there is no simple answer here and I will do my best to inform you of my findings. First, organic means that farmers cannot…
I’m still outside working in my garden, planting more this week! Believe it or not, we had a frost last week here in good ol’ New England! We hope Mother Nature is done with that now (fingers crossed…). One thing I notice about gardening is that no matter how much I love it, the older…
Bicycles Battling Cancer is an all day fundraising event in Massachusetts that’s coming up on June 7th. If you like to ride, there are several options – you don’t need to do the 100 miles that my friend Ned does. If you can add a donation, we appreciate your help. We all have lost relatives…
It’s nice to know I’m not the only one who’s been waiting for this sunshine and warmth! All living things need the sun to survive, and most humans also need sunshine to simply feel good. On a sunny day, we are much more likely to get outside in nature and enjoy all that Mother Nature…
None of us get enough fiber in our diets these days. Here’s a delicious recipe to remedy that! Easy Bean Salad Ingredients: 1 ½ cups cooked or canned kidney beans, rinsed and drained 1 ½ cups cooked or canned pinto beans, rinsed and drained 1 ½ cups cooked or canned black eyed peas, rinsed and…
So many people are talking about the lack of good sleep that seems to go hand in hand with getting older. There are some nights I can’t seem to fall asleep even though I know I’m exhausted, so I know how frustrating that can be. First, I want to tell you that there are LOTS…
How is your short term memory these days? Long term memories, like movies and songs from our childhood, seem to stay with us. But how often during the week do you walk into a room to get something and forget exactly what it was that you went in there for? I find myself doing that…