Wendy – Hey, Boomer When we were growing up, being active was not a problem. Our mothers did not want us hanging out in the house. “Go outside and play” was a familiar refrain. We road our bikes everywhere. We climbed trees. We played tag and hide & seek. Watching TV was mostly reserved for […]
I want to live my life feeling weak and sluggish, with flabby muscles and a distended abdomen, with no endurance (to be unable to run 3k even if it meant saving my own life or someone else’s). My life goal is to suffer from poor nutrition and digestion, and sleep just as poorly…to move as […]
Your relationship to food and exercise is an often-forgotten part of running a small business and this has massive implications for your weight The scales never lie I’ve never been a skinny person. As a kid, I was what would politely be called “cuddly”. At my peak I must have weighed close to 120kg and had a 46 […]
I think it makes sense to consider “Interval Training”. This type of exercise is endorsed by the “National Council on Strength and Fitness” (a The post Exercise More Efficiently With Interval Training first appeared on The Yakking Show.
If you want to be a winner every time, set the bar low enough so that you’d have to work hard not to achieve it. People will applaud you because you act and look exactly like them. I want to be the same as everyone else, said no one with self-respect, ever. When we were […]
Falls Are Serious and Costly One out of five falls causes a serious injury such as broken bones or a head injury. Each year, 3 million older people are treated in emergency departments for fall injuries. Falls are the most common cause of traumatic brain injuries (TBI). In 2015, the total medical costs for falls […]
Spring is almost here and you should be thinking about getting in shape after a long cold winter. Are you ready to discover the fabulous world of walking? Well, hold onto your walking sticks because we’re about to unravel the secrets of this magical activity that’s tailor-made for the golden years. First off, let’s talk […]
I love the beautiful summer days here in the Seattle area. People are streaming into Western Washington due to the mild weather, attractive as climate change worsens, and the job opportunities. It’s so nice to be enjoying 70 degree weather as many areas of the country swelter. I’m also appreciating my wonderful garden with its […]
Summer is the perfect time to get out and enjoy the outdoors, but some seniors don’t have the desire or energy to go hiking, swimming or fishing. I’ve put together a list of activities that I think would be fun for seniors. There are a lot of ways to make the summer fun, so if […]
There are several reasons why we should exercise regularly. Exercise plays a key role in maintaining and improving physical health. Regular exercise helps us maintain an ideal weight, strengthens bones, and improves heart health. Exercise can also help in preventing several chronic conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, and arthritis. Those of us who exercise regularly […]
