Walking in Springtime: What a short walk can do for you.

Spring is just around the corner now. While I live where we can walk all year ‘round, many aren’t that fortunate. Snow, ice, and below freezing temps aren’t as inviting, and can be treacherous. Soon that weather will change and you can get out for a pleasant walk. Did you know you don’t have to walk for a long time or even that intensely to reap healthy rewards? A 20-minute walk 5 days per week will help you do the following. Lose Fat Weight Prevent Weight…

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Breaking Stereotypes: The Truth About Gaining Muscle Strength and Endurance As You Age

How old is too old to build muscle and gain strength? The short answer: When you’re dead. AI Image First and foremost, there are zero qualified research studies that show an age when muscle, strength, and endurance cannot be developed. You can be 50, 70, 90, or 100. If you strength train, beginner or long-time exerciser, you can build strength, endurance, and even mass. These may take more time and be harder to do as we age, especially building muscle size. But the most common goals…

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From Couch to Consistent: Beginner’s Tips for Staying Consistent with Your Gym Membership

AI Generated - What do you think? Looks like a nice gym. :) If you are ready to join a health club, and you are a beginner, read more to learn about ways to help yourself stay consistent and be successful. A couple of posts ago, I offered 6 tips for feeling less intimidated and nervous in a workout facility. Now here are 4 ways to stay consistent after you join a health club. It’s January, and people are gung-ho about healthy resolutions. This is not…

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Are You Too Intimidated to Go to a Health Club or Gym? Here Are 6 Ways to Conquer That Fear And Become Comfortable in Any Workout Facility!

Would you like to go into a gym or health club, but feel too intimidated or scared to do it? Do you feel like everyone will be watching you and judging you? Remember this: No one just happens to be in great physical shape. It takes work. Sure, there are some people who don’t have a hard time getting in better shape. But they still have to work at it. Some people struggle to get weight off. And some struggle to put weight on. Everyone is…

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One Question I DON’T Get Asked A Lot – And How the Answer Can Help Rejuvenate Your Health and Fitness! “How much protein do I need?”

Originally published September 26, 2022 photo by SEMSEMS The question I DON’T get asked often is, “How much protein do I need?” Not many people realize how important protein is and how much protein your body needs to maintain your muscle mass. Why is that so important? As we go through life, starting around 40, our muscle mass starts to decline. You won’t notice this overnight. It gradually happens. Is there something you can do to slow this down, prevent, or even reverse this? YES! Protein…

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