Stay Active: The Benefits of Exercise for Baby Boomers
Exercise isn’t just a young person’s game. For Baby Boomers, staying active is crucial for maintaining Health, happiness, and independence. Being active as a baby boomer is not just about adding years to your life, but life to your years. Exercise offers a multitude of benefits, from improved physical health to enhanced mental well-being. You can create a sustainable and enjoyable fitness routine in your journey to better health and making the most of your golden years with energy and vitality.
In this area of the site, we explore how regular aerobic exercise, such as walking, cycling or swimming, enhances heart health, lowers blood pressure, and reduces the risk of Heart Disease. How strength training helps maintain muscle mass and bone density, crucial for mobility and reducing the risk of osteoporosis in seniors. And realizing that one of the real benefits of participating in group exercises like Yoga and Tai Chi, is the social interaction and boosted motivation you get by being held accountable.
In this episode of The Aging Well Podcast, Dr. Jeff Armstrong and Corbin Bruton critically examine the six foundational exercises recommended by Dane Miller of Garage Strength (https://youtu.be/4KNi3a2OEUI?si=FIpIEa2P_HH9zNzi).These movements are designed to build strength, power, and athletic perfo…
In this episode of The Aging Well Podcast, Dr. Jeff Armstrong and Corbin Bruton critically examine the six foundational exercises recommended by Dane Miller of Garage Strength (https://youtu.be/4KNi3a…
In this episode of The Aging Well Podcast, Dr. Jeff Armstrong and Corbin Bruton critically examine the six foundational exercises recommended by Dane Miller of Garage Strength (https://youtu.be/4KNi3a2OEUI?si=FIpIEa2P_HH9zNzi).These movements are designed to build strength, power, and athletic performance—but how well do they translate to the goals of longevity and aging well?Dr. Armstrong and Corbin break down each of the “Big Six” exercises, exploring their benefits, limitations, and real-world applicability for the general population. They discuss where these movements align with evid…
Shawna Chase brings a rare combination of gifts to the work of social impact: the soul of an artist, the discipline of a systems thinker and the practical experience of a seasoned product leader. Through ImpactMS and Livin’in, she is building civic infrastructure designed to help organizations see…
Shawna Chase brings a rare combination of gifts to the work of social impact: the soul of an artist, the discipline of a systems thinker and the practical experience of a seasoned product leader. Thro…
Shawna Chase brings a rare combination of gifts to the work of social impact: the soul of an artist, the discipline of a systems thinker and the practical experience of a seasoned product leader. Through ImpactMS and Livin’in, she is building civic infrastructure designed to help organizations see whether their community investments are truly reaching the people they are intended to serve.What I appreciate most about Shawna’s work is that she begins not with the funder’s question—“Did the money work?”—but with the community member’s question: “Did the system reach me?” That…
The Mindset of Longevity
Healthy fit begins with a mindset—setting the intention. It challenges your vision of getting older. What does your vision of old look like? Does it look like the examples you see around you? In your family? In your society? What are your thoughts on nursing homes? How …
The Mindset of Longevity
Healthy fit begins with a mindset—setting the intention. It challenges your vision of getting older. What does your vision of old look like? Does it look like the example…
The Mindset of Longevity
Healthy fit begins with a mindset—setting the intention. It challenges your vision of getting older. What does your vision of old look like? Does it look like the examples you see around you? In your family? In your society? What are your thoughts on nursing homes? How independent do you plan on being at 75? 85? Or beyond?
Your Theory of Everything—the unique perspective you hold about how the world works—is the primary engine that will either motivate or sabotage your long-term health.
Consider this: Your theory on growing older has never been tested. I…
Today at noon Eastern, 9 Pacific, I’m hosting our monthly SuperCrowdHour webinar on one of my favorite subjects: investing via Regulation Crowdfunding.The easiest way to watch is right here at the top of this post. We’ll have the video player embedded so you can simply press play and join us.You…
Today at noon Eastern, 9 Pacific, I’m hosting our monthly SuperCrowdHour webinar on one of my favorite subjects: investing via Regulation Crowdfunding.The easiest way to watch is right here at the t…
Today at noon Eastern, 9 Pacific, I’m hosting our monthly SuperCrowdHour webinar on one of my favorite subjects: investing via Regulation Crowdfunding.The easiest way to watch is right here at the top of this post. We’ll have the video player embedded so you can simply press play and join us.You can also watch live on SuperCrowd.tv using your Roku or Amazon Fire TV device. The program will also air on the e360tv TV Network, available on Roku, Amazon Fire TV, LG, Samsung, iOS and Android devices.However you watch, I hope you’ll participate. Even if you’re watching on television, you’r…
I operate as a singular emergence, a witness to my own unfolding. My thoughts arrive from a pre-articulate “Wellspring.” My writing serves as the conduit, capturing the flow before I have even defined it. This is the nature of flow: writing is my point of power, allowing me to bypass the mundane…
I operate as a singular emergence, a witness to my own unfolding. My thoughts arrive from a pre-articulate “Wellspring.” My writing serves as the conduit, capturing the flow before I have even def…
I operate as a singular emergence, a witness to my own unfolding. My thoughts arrive from a pre-articulate “Wellspring.” My writing serves as the conduit, capturing the flow before I have even defined it. This is the nature of flow: writing is my point of power, allowing me to bypass the mundane and linear to chronicle concepts as they manifest.
This has become an integral aspect of my personal Theory of Everything.
A robust Theory of Everything (TOE) must include everything, or it simply isn’t comprehensive. Yet, there is a divergence here: something can be comprehensive and rem…
When people hear me talking about my healthy lifestyle now, they might assume I’ve always lived this way. But that’s not the case at all. So, in all transparency, I thought I’d share what I did wrong.
Quote of the day: “Remain focused on the core problem, but explore a new line of att…
When people hear me talking about my healthy lifestyle now, they might assume I’ve always lived this way. But that’s not the case at all. So, in all transparency, I thought I’d share what I did …
When people hear me talking about my healthy lifestyle now, they might assume I’ve always lived this way. But that’s not the case at all. So, in all transparency, I thought I’d share what I did wrong.
Quote of the day: “Remain focused on the core problem, but explore a new line of attack. Persistence is not just about effort, but also strategy. Don’t merely try harder, try differently.” James Clear
In fact, I truly believe that I’m the healthiest I’ve ever been, and that’s saying something because I’m 60 years old.
Looking back, I’m not sure I would have done…
On this week's GoalChat, Debra Eckerling talks about humor and the power of laughter with Amber J. Lawson, Cathy Nesbitt, and Steve Waverly. Amber J is founder of Grown Ass Woman and co-founder of Comedy Gives Back, Cathy Nesbitt teaches Laughter Yoga, and Steve Waverly is a screenwriter, whose film…
On this week's GoalChat, Debra Eckerling talks about humor and the power of laughter with Amber J. Lawson, Cathy Nesbitt, and Steve Waverly. Amber J is founder of Grown Ass Woman and co-founder of Com…
On this week's GoalChat, Debra Eckerling talks about humor and the power of laughter with Amber J. Lawson, Cathy Nesbitt, and Steve Waverly. Amber J is founder of Grown Ass Woman and co-founder of Comedy Gives Back, Cathy Nesbitt teaches Laughter Yoga, and Steve Waverly is a screenwriter, whose films include Broken Diamonds.
The panel discusses the value of humor in life and work, the draw of fun and positive energy, and simple ways to bring more joy and lightness into everyday life.
The Value of Humor
- Amber J: Laughter is life's medicine
- Cathy: It breaks down barriers, it's essential fo…
Send us Fan MailInstagram can be a great source of inspiration—but it can also be one of the biggest obstacles to your fitness success. In this episode, I break down why so much fitness content online is designed to grab your attention, sell you something, or make you feel like you're missin…
Send us Fan MailInstagram can be a great source of inspiration—but it can also be one of the biggest obstacles to your fitness success. In this episode, I break down why so much fitness content onl…
Send us Fan MailInstagram can be a great source of inspiration—but it can also be one of the biggest obstacles to your fitness success. In this episode, I break down why so much fitness content online is designed to grab your attention, sell you something, or make you feel like you're missing a secret shortcut. We discuss: Why "secret fitness hacks" should raise red flags How supplements, courses, and products are often disguised as advice Why fitness influencers create complexity and confusion The problem with comparing your progress to curated social media content How…
Think a quick scroll between sets is harmless? Think again. In this episode, we step out of the standard fitness cliches and aim a deeply analytical, academic lens at a physical object that is currently sitting less than three feet away from you: your smartphone. By bridging the gap between rigorous…
Think a quick scroll between sets is harmless? Think again. In this episode, we step out of the standard fitness cliches and aim a deeply analytical, academic lens at a physical object that is current…
Think a quick scroll between sets is harmless? Think again. In this episode, we step out of the standard fitness cliches and aim a deeply analytical, academic lens at a physical object that is currently sitting less than three feet away from you: your smartphone. By bridging the gap between rigorous laboratory science and real-world gym floor observation, we unmask the true cost of how your phone could be hurting your workouts and your relationship with your body. Research Used for this Episode:Gantois, P., Alix-Fages, C., Alves, R. C., Biot-Bonnet, S., & Aidar, F. J. (2021). Mental fatigu…
Most of us move through our days operating under an inherited script: that life is a linear progression. We treat our years as a long, arduous bridge we must walk across, carrying the baggage of our past, all to reach a “payoff” on a horizon that never seems to get any closer. We treat the prese…
Most of us move through our days operating under an inherited script: that life is a linear progression. We treat our years as a long, arduous bridge we must walk across, carrying the baggage of our p…
Most of us move through our days operating under an inherited script: that life is a linear progression. We treat our years as a long, arduous bridge we must walk across, carrying the baggage of our past, all to reach a “payoff” on a horizon that never seems to get any closer. We treat the present as a waiting room—a place to be endured while we “do the work” to become someone better.
But if you pay attention to the texture of your own life, you might notice that this framework is precisely what creates the friction you feel. When you view your existence as a destination, you crea…
Many people believe they're bad with money.They think they lack discipline, make poor decisions, or simply aren't good at managing finances. But what if the real problem isn't money at all?In this episode of Single Parent Success Stories, financial therapist and Certified Financial Planner Jennifer …
Many people believe they're bad with money.They think they lack discipline, make poor decisions, or simply aren't good at managing finances. But what if the real problem isn't money at all?In this epi…
Many people believe they're bad with money.They think they lack discipline, make poor decisions, or simply aren't good at managing finances. But what if the real problem isn't money at all?In this episode of Single Parent Success Stories, financial therapist and Certified Financial Planner Jennifer Edwards explores the deeper emotional and psychological factors that shape our relationship with money. From financial shame and limiting beliefs to nervous system regulation and childhood experiences, Jennifer explains why so many people feel stuck financially—and how to begin creating lasting ch…
It's a big milestone on this share episode of Big Blend Radio's "ABCs of Horses" Podcast, where producer Lisa D. Smith and world champion horse trainer Christy Wood made it all the way to Z! And Z is for Zoomies, that joyful, full-speed burst of energy every horse owner loves to watch.Christy breaks…
It's a big milestone on this share episode of Big Blend Radio's "ABCs of Horses" Podcast, where producer Lisa D. Smith and world champion horse trainer Christy Wood made it all the way to Z! And Z is …
It's a big milestone on this share episode of Big Blend Radio's "ABCs of Horses" Podcast, where producer Lisa D. Smith and world champion horse trainer Christy Wood made it all the way to Z! And Z is for Zoomies, that joyful, full-speed burst of energy every horse owner loves to watch.Christy breaks down what zoomies really mean, how to tell the difference between a happy horse blowing off steam and a stressed or fearful one, and why your horse needs plenty of safe space to really run, stop, and roll. She also covers the role of diet and exercise in managing your ho nergy, how to read body la…
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