Stretching: A Key to Healthy Aging

Stretching: A Key to Healthy Aging

Yesterday, I received a call from my 80-year-old dad, who proudly informed me that he now exercises for 20 minutes every morning! So, I asked him what kind of exercises he does. He replied, “Oh no, I don’t jump, dance, or lift iron like you, but I do my stretch...
Do you Prefer Diet or Exercise?

Do you Prefer Diet or Exercise?

I once attended a webinar where one of the trivia questions was, “Do you prefer diet or exercise?” I assume that question meant if you would get the same benefits from dieting or exercising, which would you choose? Interestingly, 70 percent of the...
12 Health Benefits of Yoga

12 Health Benefits of Yoga

Yoga is one of the oldest forms of structured exercise. Workout fads come and go, but people have been practicing yoga for the past 5,000 years. And every year, more and more people take up the practice of yoga. Why has yoga prevailed over the years? Are there any...
Sitting Disease: A Silent Killer

Sitting Disease: A Silent Killer

I get secretly irritated when my fitness tracker reminds me to stand, especially when it reminds me to stand after I have already exercised for an hour or more on that same day! I deserve to relax and enjoy the rest of my day on days I have already met my exercise...
Peeing your Pants? Kegel Exercises can Help

Peeing your Pants? Kegel Exercises can Help

“I laughed so hard. I peed my pants.” You have probably heard or made that statement before. Did you know that about 4 out of 10 women between the ages of 20 and 80 experience peeing their pants? Stress incontinence is the involuntary leakage of urine when...