Fear of Falling
Fear of falling is real. Every 11 seconds an older adult is seen in the emergency room for a fall and every 19 seconds one dies from that fall. One [...]
Tips to Start jogging and not get hurt
Jogging, or running, is a great form of exercise to help you get in shape, lose weight, and improve your overall conditioning. You only need a good pair of shoes! [...]
Can you run too much?
The Ultra-Marathoner I was asked last week to blog about running and the dangers of running too much. Specifically, what about running 100 miles? Ultra marathon runners can't get enough. [...]
Reaching your fitness goals
Setting and achieving goals were discussed in the last fitness post with the idea of staying SMART in your plan. In this chapter, there are two final key points to consider.This [...]
Set your SMART fitness goals
As thousands of people across the country start the new year with resolutions to improve their health and fitness this month, many will fall off the path by March and [...]
Finding a more livable lifestyle
I came across an article by Tim Maurer suggesting the New Year's 'refocus' on priorities. While most of us would place our family and health at the top, our actions [...]
Strength Training in Kids
I am frequently asked if it is ok for a child to lift weights, often by parents and children involved in year-round sports. The answer is a definite ‘yes’ as [...]
Will running barefoot hurt my feet ?
One of the latest trends in runners and joggers alike is to run either barefoot or wearing ‘minimalist’ shoes. The concept relates to the idea that man was designed to [...]
Running delays the onset of osteoarthritis
Traditionally, a lifetime of running was thought to increase the chance of developing osteoarthritis later in life. A new study has found the contrary, however, and puts forth that a [...]
Benefits of functional fitness
A popular trend in fitness training has been a transition from the use of fitness and weight machines to exercises that reproduce normal body movements and mechanics. The idea behind [...]