Strong bones are very important if we want to stay active as we age. However, we rarely think about it until we get a warning from the doctor that our bones are losing density. Then we panic and suddenly start exercising more and drinking more milk. But is this the…
What does it mean to get to the core of something? What does it have to do with fitness? If you have ever taken an exercise class, you have most likely worked on your core. But what is the core? What does that word mean? I began thinking about how the…
Each year I choose a word to guide my thoughts, prayers, and actions for that year. I pray for a word and look for signs around me before I settle on just the right one, and in 2019 I chose “Healing.” The primary reason was because I have a number…
I knew this would be my year to slow down and do some self-care. That’s why I chose “Healing” as my word for 2019. However, I didn’t realize I’d have to put exercise on the back burner as often as I have. Sometimes this was due to my own recuperation,…
Run, run, run as fast as you can. You’ll never catch me, I’m the gingerbread man. That line from the children’s book, The Gingerbread Man, came to mind recently when I was reading about a study that found running enhances the ability of older adults to do everyday activities.…
About this time two years ago, I was anxiously awaiting the birth of my first grandchild. I still can’t believe I’m a grandmother, but here I am again this summer looking forward to the birth of a second grandchild. So, I thought it was a good time to emphasize just…
Yay, it’s spring, and I’m struck by the greening up of nature and all the signs of new life. It reminds me that I could use a little renewal myself. For various reasons, I was not able to run during the months of January and February, but once March rolled…
Have you ever felt like a wimp for walking as others run past you? Well, take heart! Walking is one of the best forms of exercise you can do—partly because anyone can do it, anywhere, anytime. A recent study by the London School of Economics and Political Science showed that…