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Core strength is the intrinsic foundation for safe and effective activity. Photo by Szabolcs Toth on Unsplash. — Starting from the bottom… When I got my first job out of college, I had a special opportunity to work with a personal trainer at my local fitness center. Our sessions were an hour a week, and much like my actual college experience, came with lots and lots of homework. […]

Why Is it So Important to Have a Strong Core?

July 11, 2021 in Uncategorized tagged back pain / core muscles / core strength / Fitness / injury prevention by Cristin Dickey

exercising — Exercise has a lot of benefits, and this is especially true for older people. It is worth it to make exercise a part of your daily routine. Four Types of Exercise You can enjoy four different types of exercise that each helps you with a certain part of your physical […]

The Elderly and Exercising

May 23, 2021 in Health / life / Medicare / Uncategorized tagged cycling / elderly / exercise / exercise for the elderly / Fitness / pilates / senior fitness / seniors / swimming / walking / working out / yoga by Kayla Gonzalez

many of us work and socialize from our own homes now, so it only makes sense that people would seek new ways to workout at home, too! — With the coronavirus pandemic still raging, everyone is looking for ways to improve their lives at home. After all, many of us work and socialize from our own homes now, so it only makes sense that people would seek new ways to workout at home, too! Sure, there are plenty […]

Tech Provides New Ways to Workout at Home

February 10, 2021 in Health tagged Fitness / healthy living / physical health / technology by Macee Hall

If you are looking for a more enjoyable way to exercise, look no further than cycling. But don’t be fooled by those bike rides you took with friends as a kid; true cycling takes stamina and the ability to persevere. If you ride properly, cycling can whip you into shape […]

Start Exercising on Your Bike

June 3, 2020 in life tagged Fitness / healthy living / hobbies / safety by Jenny McCann

Support Your Immune System with Exercise People are now exercising more regularly to support their immune systems amid the coronavirus pandemic. Experts weighed in on how to get the most from your exercises when working towards better immune health. Journal of Sport and Health Science published a review detailing how exercise […]

Support Your Immune System with Exercise

May 12, 2020 in Health / life tagged Fitness / healthy living / immune system / prevention by Jenny McCann

Launched in 2016, the Sweatcoin app pays you to maintain your fitness goals. Makers of this app pride themselves on motivating people to get up and get moving. It rewards users with digital currency for tracking their physical activity. Sweatcoin tracks and verifies “outdoor steps using your phone’s accelerometers and […]

Sweatcoin App

March 29, 2020 in life tagged digital health / Fitness / healthy living / technology by Jenny McCann

Why is BMI important? BMI or Body Mass Index is the measure of a person’s body fat. It is important because a high BMI can affect your insurance policy and the overall cost. How can a high Body Mass Index affect my insurance cost? A high Body Mass Index can […]

Why is BMI important?

March 20, 2020 in life tagged Fitness / health risk / life insurance / personal wellness / physical health by Jenny McCann

What does it mean to be “fit“? Overall fitness means many different things. There is no one thing that makes someone “fit,” they must concentrate on all areas of their health. After all, the definition of “fit” is to be sound mentally and physically. It’s an overall focus on your […]

What Does it Mean to be Fit?

March 19, 2020 in life tagged Fitness / mental health / personal wellness / physical health / sleeping habits by Jenny McCann

Silver Sneakers for better life. — SilverSneakers: Better Life and Health for Seniors Maybe you’ve heard of SilverSneakers before. Or maybe you have older friends on Medicare who benefit from the program. SilverSneakers is the nation’s largest fitness program especially for seniors on Medicare. It promotes the physical, social and mental well being of millions of […]

SilverSneakers: Better Life and Health for Seniors

March 12, 2020 in life tagged Fitness / medicare / Medicare Advantage / medicare benefits / seniors by Jenny McCann

Maintaining Your 2020 Fitness Goals Maintaining your 2020 fitness goals in the new year is always a top priority. If you’re anything like me, you include exercise in your daily routine. But also if you’re anything like me, this can be a daunting task. However, everyone is capable of changing […]

Maintaining Your 2020 Fitness Goals

January 11, 2020 in Health / life tagged Fitness / health / healthy living / mental health by Jenny McCann