Five easy ways to add more health benefits to our walks: add a backpack or weighted vest; use walking poles to involve the upper body and core; gradually increase step count; vary the terrain and movements; and exercise and stimulate our feet
Water exercise and Aqua Zumba classes build aerobic fitness and strength (more than you might think!) without joint stress, are super-fun with music and social connection, and provide additional health and mood benefits just from time in the water. Here’s my take on them and some interesting (I hope) tips and info!
Sports chiropractor Dr. Anne Sorrentino explains how women can move and feel better at 51 than they did at 31
Why is protein a secret weapon for women (and men) over 45? There are at least two really good reasons. Here’s why you might consider bumping yours up a bit, in a healthy way.
In spite of the pandemic, my “Fierce in the Forest” group has continued exercising outdoors every Saturday morning. We throw things, drum with sticks — and protect our mental health during this stressful year.
My weight and my body mass index are fine, according to the charts. But if you take a deeper look inside my body, things don't look so great. I was never very strong to begin with (opening jars of Talk O'Texas Crisp Hot Okra Pickles has always been a struggle). It's...
What if you truly loved your body just as it is right now, celebrating what it can do, like a three-year-old joyfully running through a lawn sprinkler? What if you had no judgmental thoughts when you looked in a mirror, viewing your own wrinkles (for instance) as you...