Make Knowledge Action
When we have challenges achieving a health/fitness related goal – eat a healthier diet, work out more often, reduce the stress we are...
Endurance, Strength, Power
For the older adult, muscular power may be more important than muscular strength or muscular endurance in maintaining independent functionin
Balance
Balance is a skill that perhaps we took for granted when we were younger, but which needs training to be maintained and improved as we age.
No pain, no gain?
We have all heard the exercise-related axiom “no pain, no gain.” But how true is that axiom? Are there benefits from low levels of activity?
Osteoporosis
The risk of osteoporosis increases with aging, but we can take steps to lower that risk through regular exercise and other health behaviors.
Getting older, getting stronger
Following menopause, women experience a number of changes that can impact long term health and independent functioning. These potential...
Beach Boot Camp
I am just back from conducting my first beach boot camp session on the beautiful beach in Emerald Isle, NC. There were seven energetic...
Fitness Myths #2
Often women state that they want to be “toned” but not build muscle. There is a common misconception that a woman who lifts heavy...
Got Muscle?
If you have experienced trouble opening a new bottle of ketchup, wondered whether it is still safe for you to get on the step ladder, or con
What is a wellness coach?
So, what the heck is a wellness coach? Briefly, a wellness coach is your partner in your achieving your optimal state of wellness – your...
