Not me that is for sure. And not many of our clients here at Strand Fitness! Being stiff and unsteady may feel like a consequence of getting older. But it does not have to be. But much like anything else related to keeping our bodies strong and healthy as we age, being more flexible and […]
7 Tips for Preventing Weight Gain
#1: Move more Set your day up so there is a foundation of movement, which helps control weight. With a “move more” mindset, you will naturally see more opportunities for moving your body – walking at lunch time, a flight of stairs, parking at the edges of a parking lot, and even house and garden […]
It’s never to late to be stronger and more fit
It’s never too late to begin to exercise! Getting stronger and more fit is important as we age. And it is good to know that it is never too late to start. I think about my mom. She always led an active life, but she started a regular exercise program in her 50’s. At first […]
Thoughts on “Good” Nutrition
“We are what we eat” I am unsure who coined that phrase. But as I get older, I see the truth in those words. When I have a day of eating “junk,” I generally feel, well, pretty darn “junky.” I feel “jiggly” and have low energy. If I eat relatively clean, I feel lean and […]
Strand Fitness Yoga Program
We are close to launching our new yoga program! We are excited for this new venture – creating a yoga program tailored to the needs of the “slightly older” body. Be more flexible and feel less old Nothing like feeling stiff and wobbly to make you feel old! I think this is one of […]
My suggestions for those struggling to exercise regularly
We all know the benefits of regular exercise. It keeps our bodies and minds healthy. Exercise helps us regulate our weight and keep our outlook on life positive. We sleep better when we exercise regularly. When we exercise regularly, we gain confidence, we move better, and we prevent illness and disease. We look better and have […]
How to keep weight off as you age!
We don’t talk a lot about keeping weight off as you age. At least in the fitness industry we don’t. Maybe because “how to lose weight” is more attention grabbing. I don’t know the answer, but I do know that keeping the weight off requires a strategy. Get in shape Exercise does work, especially to […]
Stress – can’t live with it and can’t live without it!
I have been pondering stress over the last several weeks, especially the kind that leaves us either feeling frantic and running scared or the kind that tempts us to give in and give up. As an owner of a small “mom & pop” fitness studio, I experience my share of stress. It is quite a […]
Here is how to move younger!
I may not like the wrinkles, the age spots, or changing eyesight that comes as I get older, but feeling limited in my movement really makes me feel old. And I don’t like it one bit! I know that the changes in an aging body make it more difficult to remain spry. But even with […]
10 things to make you stronger
This is my checklist for making sure I am doing the things I need to do to get and keep my body strong and healthy. #1: Have a vision Yep! Pulling one from the business manuals! If you are heading into a strength building endeavor, have a vision for what you want to accomplish and […]
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