Exercising After 50 – It’s Never Too Late!

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If you are over 50, it is more important than ever to make exercise part of your daily routine. Consistently working out can ensure that you stay active and healthy through your 60s, 70s, and beyond. Why Exercise Matters Muscle mass declines with age, a condition technically known as sarcopenia. The consequence of this muscle loss has a domino effect …

Busting Exercise Myths with Science

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Separating fact from fiction is essential to achieving maximum results from any exercise program. It is time to shut down these common myths once and for all. Myth #1: Working out with weights bulks you up. Fact: Women have just five to seven percent of the testosterone (the hormone responsible for building muscle) found in men. That means women must …

Red Ginseng Improves Workout Performance

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The Study Abstract Hovhannisyan AS, Mosinyan DN, Hayrumyan SA, Panossian AG. Study of Red Ginseng Preparation HRG80 for Relieving Muscle Pain/Soreness and Supporting the Neuromuscular Performance of Elite Weightlifters in Intense Resistance Exercise: An Open-Label, Randomized, Crossover Trial. Phys Med Rehabil Int. 2022;9(3):1207. This study aimed to assess the efficacy of new Panax ginseng C.A.Mey preparation of increased bioavailability in …

Easy, Breezy Fall Workouts

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Summer’s heat and humidity are gone and winter’s icy chill lies ahead. But for now, you can enjoy a rousing workout in the crisp, clean air amid the gorgeous colors of the autumn landscape. As a bonus, you’ll boost your immune system. In fact, because fall weather increases your susceptibility to the flu, colds, and other seasonal ailments, exercise is …

Strong Bones Made Simple

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The word osteoporosis literally translates to “porous bones.” In fact, on x-rays, healthy bones appear to be white while bones affected by osteoporosis show up as spotty looking and almost see-through. Yet, osteoporosis is considered a “silent” disease, meaning it develops slowly over many years without causing pain or other symptoms. For some people, the first sign of osteoporosis comes …

Fascia Fitness

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The secret to maintaining flexibility and mobility for life Have you ever noticed how cats stretch when they wake up or change position? They are not just stretching their muscles, they are stretching their fasciae. Maybe that’s the real secret to having nine lives. What Is Fascia? Fascia is fibrous connective tissue, mostly comprised of collagen, that surrounds your bones, …

DIY Home Workouts

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Think you need a gym to get an effective workout? Think again! With just a mat and a towel, you can get a full head-to-toe workout from the comfort of your own home. The secret is to focus on using your own bodyweight to provide the resistance you need to build strength, balance, and coordination. Bonus? You can work out …

Keep Fido Flexible!

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What’s better than playtime with a puppy? In addition to boundless energy, dogs seem to be made of springs with a capacity to jump in every direction. Somewhere along the way, as your pup grows up, their flexibility changes. Being aware of how you can help your dog stay flexible can give them added comfort and mobility through the years. …

Mobility is a Joint Venture

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I’ve been a gym rat for the last 30 years, and have even competed in a few bodybuilding contests along the way. Over the last two years, however, I’ve noticed some pain and swelling in my right knee that came and went, but never completely went away. Kicking and screaming, I finally gave in and had x-rays taken. Yep, I …