Special Report: Fit Over 50 - Six Key Secrets You Need to Know About

Posted on May 23, 2007 and filed under Fitness

Download “Special Report: Fit Over 50″

I’d like to start by asking you a few questions…

• Do you feel like you’re not standing as straight and tall as you once did?
• Is walking up stairs a strain at times?
• Are you getting up from your chair more slowly than you did? Is it more difficult getting up out of a chair?
• Do you find it’s more difficult looking to the left or right over your shoulder while you’re back up your car?
• Do you get stiff sitting through long movies?
• Is standing on one leg to put your shoe on difficult or impossible?
• Do you trip or lose your balance more easily?
• Does walking or jogging take longer than it used to?

If you answered “yes” to any one of these questions, this report is for you. Read more

Diagnosed With Hypertension? Here Are Five Quick and Easy Guidelines To Follow When Exercising

Posted on May 22, 2007 and filed under Fitness

Tip #1: Get Your Blood Pressure Checked - First of all, you want to check your blood pressure before and after exercise. You need to know what you’re working with and ensure you’re not pushing your blood pressure into a dangerously high zone. This applies especially if you have been diagnosed with hypertension by your doctor. Read more

Boomeritis

Posted on May 22, 2007 and filed under Fitness, Sports Medicine

Question: “I’ve heard the term ‘boomeritis’ mentioned lately. I know this has something to do with baby boomers and sports injuries. What does ‘boomeritits’ refer to specifically?”
Answer: Boomeritis refers to sports-related injuries suffered by a growing number of the more than 80 million North American baby boomers who are refusing to slow down. They then leave themselves open to Read more

Hypertension - What You Need To Know About The Silent Killer

Posted on May 20, 2007 and filed under Fitness

Surprisingly, in many cases, high blood pressure has no single identifiable cause. But many factors play a role: genetics and family history, environmental factors such as smoking, a diet rich in fat and cholesterol, a sedentary lifestyle with little or no exercise and stress can all contribute to hypertension. Read more

Unlock Your Metabolic Potential!

Posted on May 20, 2007 and filed under Fitness

Question: What can I do to keep my weight down after forty? Despite a reasonably healthy diet and combination of four spin classes along with some weight training, I am still five to ten pounds over my perfect weight. Help! Read more

What are some of the reasons people cannot lose weight and keep it off?

Posted on May 20, 2007 and filed under Fitness

If you have ever been frustrated because you can’t seem to lose weight, you’re not alone. There are many reasons why people struggle to lose weight and keep it off. Some factors (like genetics) may be difficult to control. However there are some things that are within your control and need to change. Read more

Strength Training Myths & Facts

Posted on May 20, 2007 and filed under Fitness

Now that we’re into the new year, you may be starting a strength training regimen…or thinking of doing so. Strength (or weight) training has many benefits: flexibility, improved circulation, increased bone density, enhanced cardiovascular function, an increase in metabolism (even while at rest!) as well as strength and conditioning. Read more