Exercise & Strength Training As We Age

Strength and Stretching

As our body ages, things change. Our bones become brittle and likely to break if we fall. Our muscles become stiff. Risk for injury during routine workout increases. Recovering takes longer. We may need to tailor our fitness program accordingly. Thus, it is helpful to have a basic understanding of our muscles and how various […]

Chronic Condition Spring Safety Tips

Spring Chronic Conditions

Spring is a time of awakening.  As we wake up from our winter slumber, we are eager to be more active.  This could mean getting back to recreational activities such as hiking, biking, or participating in an outdoor sport.  Or it could mean doing housekeeping activities such as spring cleaning or gardening.  Returning at full […]

Our Aging Thumbs

Thumbs

Take a moment to assess your posture.  Did you immediately correct the position of your neck, back, and shoulders?  Although keeping those parts of our body in good alignment is important, there’s another body part that is just as important.  They are something small, but undeniably useful.   They are the two short appendages on your […]