7 Biggest Fitness Fears
Have you ever DREADED going to the gym because you had a fear deep down that you weren’t going to do something right? I bet we all have at one time or another. Even if you’re really comfortable at your home gym, if you go to a different one – it can start all […]
How Do You Define Strong?
Merriam-Webster defines strong as “having or marked by great physical power”. Urban Dictionary defines strong as “someone who comes off as confident”. And Dictionary.com defines strong as “able to withstand great force or pressure”. I’d like to add my own definition… I think “strong” means you keep going… …when someone says you can’t […]
Is it Healthy to be Competitive?
Being competitive is a tricky subject. We receive many conflicting messages on competition and whether it’s a good thing. For example: If women are competitive with each other, they’re called catty. If all the kids at the race are given a green participation ribbon, some say this makes society weak and celebrates the mediocre. We […]
Stay Engaged and in Control of Your Life: Advice for Seniors
This week’s post is a guest blog courtesy of Pixabay.com If you’re a retired older adult, you may have regarded retirement as a time of relaxation and physical rest, a time during which you could begin to recover from the stresses and responsibilities of a busy professional and family life. It’s an understandable reaction, […]
There’s Gotta Be More to a Healthy Lifestyle than Weight Loss
At the outset of any new health and fitness program, it’s always a good idea to think through your goals. When I ask new clients what their goals are, I often get “to lose 10 pounds” or “well, obviously I want to lose weight” or “I just need to get these stubborn 5 pounds off.” […]