In generations past, exercise was believed to be mostly for the younger set. It was even believed that seniors couldn’t increase muscle mass or strength if they wanted to. Studies at Harvard and elsewhere have now firmly put that myth to rest.

Exercise for us 50+ folks is decidedly healthy. As people age, several changes occur that exercise can help slow or reverse. Metabolism slows, leading to… Continue reading

Do you enjoy playing football but are worried about your knees?

What you probably do not enjoy is the pain you feel in your knee after a game, or after practice. Of course, not everyone suffers from knee injuries after a game of football, but more often than you think these kinds knee problems do arise.

Because football is a contact sport, there can be many… Continue reading

As we get older, the need and importance of exercise changes. You need to know exactly what it is that you should be focusing on during each decade so that you can remain healthy and vibrant, as well as keep that powerful, strong body you have worked so hard for.

There are physical and emotional changes that go along with each set of 10 year increments. And… Continue reading

Does your family enjoy spending time in the great outdoors? Outdoor first aid kits are essential for families that love the great outdoors. Whether your family enjoys a day at the lake, hiking through the woods, or participating in sports, a first aid kit should be a part of the preparations. Outdoor activities can provide hours of fun for your family, but it is always best to keep… Continue reading

High intensive training that involves cardio and full body workout is known as ’strength training’. Contrary to the popular belief, Strength Training not only adds stamina but also flexibility and agility. It goes beyond adding mere bulging muscles to the body frames. It is helpful for athletes from every sport and everyone who is interested in healthy living can gain benefits from such training program which helps them… Continue reading

It’s no secret that yoga and meditation go hand-in-hand. While some people use yoga merely to meet their fitness goals, many instructors emphasize the 5,000 year old spiritual teachings that are behind the movements, positions, stretches and breathing techniques. They argue that unless you subscribe to the basic principles of yoga, you will not achieve full balance and spiritual oneness.

Sahaja yoga and meditation has been taught… Continue reading