As the new year dawned, I noticed an older woman at my gym. She appeared to be in her late 60s—slightly overweight, with a distended abdomen, shuffling as she moved. Yet, she had made a bold choice: she secured the services of a personal trainer, a young university student, to guide her. That in itself […]

Hey, this is Cara-Michele with another client spotlight interview. Staying focused on self-care as a tool for recharging my batteries is not always easy.  So, I love showing off folks that keep me inspired and motivated. But, I always have mixed emotions when my older female clients tell me that they are ready to start […]

Vicky, thank you for taking a minute to share your experiences with the Everyday Heroes Power-Up. Can you start by telling us what was happening in your life that made you think this might be a good thing for you to do? https://strengthvitalitywellness.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/vicky__what_was_happening_in_your_life_that_made_you_think_the_everyday_heroes_program_would_good_thing_for_you_to_join_-720p.mp4 Click Here to check out Everyday Heroes’ Power Up I know from […]

“Come to bootcamp with me! It’s so fun and you’ll feel great,” your friend encourages. You go along, you want to spend time with people you care about and fitness is important–what could go wrong? Strained muscles, new back problems, or knee pain; bodies over 50 have different needs and the goals of ‘fitness’ often […]