Social events can easily sabotage the hard work you've been doing to make healthier choices and reach your goals, but they don't have to! Try approaching these situations with a plan that can help keep you on track..even when tempted.
1. Eat something light shortly before arriving so your appetite
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S specific - decide what it is you want to do and go after it, but be specific.."I want to
The amount of exercise one should get each week truly depends on several variables including the age and overall condition of the person as well as his/her goals, so it's difficult to generalize.
Using the F.I.T.T.E. guidelines can help clarify. The National Academy of Sports Medicine references the fo
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Balance exercises help build strength in your leg muscles which is important for maintaining stability and preventing falls. Before trying these exercises, a senior should make sure to have a table, chair or wall nearby to hold on to as needed.
Ball Balance with Alternating Legs
1. Position a stability
To lose weight successfully, you'll need a combination of commitment to change along with a gameplan to reach your goals. And goal-setting is important! If you know what has sabotaged you in the past and you're ready to embrace long-term behavioral modification, you can lose weight successfully. A positive
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Strength training can be very effective at increasing bone density - even in older adults. By placing controlled stress on your bones, strength training increases bone density and reduces the risk of osteoporosis.
In addition, regular strength training contributes to better balance and helps reduce
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Activity is a key component in helping your body burn more calories. And when you burn more calories than you consume, you lose weight. A balance of aerobic exercise and resistance training are your best bets for burning more calories.
Some aerobic exercise options include: walking, bicycling, hiking,
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There are a number of great exercises you can do to tone legs. A bench lunge is a challenging move that targets the quadriceps (thighs) and glutes (buttocks) and will also make you work on your balance.
You'll need a bench or a steady chair (approx. 17" off the floor). Dumbbells are optional for
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We all get excited when the pounds and inches begin to fall off..we feel like we're making great progress and that nothing can stop us. Then..around week 5 or 6, things often start to slow down and we wonder what is going on? Is something different? Why am I not losing weight at the same pace?
A number
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Both cardio and strength training are key components of a balanced workout program and successful weight management. However, a regular strength training program can help you increase your lean muscle mass, reduce your body fat, and burn calories more efficiently.
We lose muscle mass as we age and if we don’t continue to perform
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