My last post discussed Mental Fitness – what it is and why it’s important. The last few years have been challenging for many, not just in the U.S. but beyond. Pandemic fears, lockdown, adjusting to a “new normal” of working remotely while raising children, financial concerns, political uncertainty, apprehension about Read more…
By now we all know the importance of proper nutrition to general health. The most effective way to achieve optimal nutrition is to focus on the five main food groups—fruits, vegetables, protein, grains, and dairy. All of these play a key role in supplying our bodies with vital nutrients. We Read more…
Lots of people I know have been experimenting with different ways to get in workouts and stay fit during this time, and cycling is an awesome way to do that and get outside, too. Depending on where you live, you can bike through most seasons, and there’s indoor options for Read more…
If you’re looking for some balance and inner calm these days – I know I am – yoga may be a great addition to your home workout. A yoga practice can increase your flexibility, balance, core strength and restore a sense of equilibrium. It can also reduce back pain and Read more…
Let’s talk planks. Ruth Bader Ginsburg is famous for doing planks as part of her workout regimen, and she keeps on going at the age of 86. Why plank? Simply because planks are one of the best exercises you can do. Doing planks involves your arms, your legs, as well Read more…
Fall is definitely in the air here in Colorado! The aspens have been turning gold and some leaves are even starting to fall away. Heading into cooler weather and earlier darkness is a change we all have to adjust to, especially when we live in geographic areas with four distinct Read more…
In my last blog, I shared my challenge to declutter 100 items – any items – in the following week. I’m happy to report that I got it done, and then some. I’m really pleased that I was able to accomplish my goal, and am planning on doing it again Read more…
We all know the importance of regular exercise, and you most likely know that keeping your muscles strong and toned is key to your overall health. What you may not realize is that, when it comes to increasing and maintaining muscle strength, working your ‘core’ is vital to your success. Read more…
With the arrival of spring, many people are retooling their exercise programs to include some outdoor time. And there is no better way to get exercise outdoors than to begin a running program. We’ve already seen some of the benefits regular exercise can bring, including having a positive effect on Read more…
I’ve always had a firm belief that, while getting older is inevitable, how we age is very much within our control. Research into aging and the body backs me up – science shows that much of what we previously have considered aging is actually decay from inactivity and lack of Read more…