If you didn’t grow up in an active family or spend nights and weekends on the practice field, it may not feel normal to exercise. Living a sedentary lifestyle can make working out seem foreign and you may have no idea where to start. Many people avoid starting an exercise routine, despite understanding the … [Read more...]
Improve Your Social and Physical Health with Group Exercise
We’ve discussed how important it is to stay physically healthy to maintain independence as we age. Elderly people often share how the freedom to live in their own homes is a top priority. That’s why making sure exercise a lifelong habit is so important. Physical exercise helps preserve bones, joints, muscles … [Read more...]
Exercise Your Way to a Healthier Mind and Help Prevent Dementia
Our minds and bodies are connected. Maintaining a healthy brain, including memory, has as much to do with our physical fitness as our mental fitness. Sure, it’s important to work our mind to maintain cognition and prevent illnesses like dementia, but it’s equally important to stay physically fit because our … [Read more...]
The Anti-Aging Trifecta: Healthy Bones, Joints, and Muscles
When it comes to aging, retaining mobility and prevention of illnesses and injuries are key. If you ask anyone who is over the age of seventy, they’ll most likely tell you maintaining their independence is their top priority. Being able to ambulate and think clearly are contributing factors for independence. … [Read more...]
There’s No Age Limit on Exercising…Keep on Moving!
Have you ever met someone who seems to defy aging? Their agility, energy levels, and vitality make them appear far younger than their age and inspire you to get moving! Sure, great genes help with aging, but there is plenty you can do to ensure you have exceptional energy and vitality as you age … [Read more...]
Sourdough Donuts
I come from a long line of Pennsylvania Dutch Mennonites and every February they celebrate Fastnacht, right before Lent. It is always celebrated with homemade yeast donuts. My grandmother kept that tradition alive although she would make them for us when she came to visit, which was … [Read more...]