Our clients at Strand Fitness see building strength and stamina as a means for living an active life as they get older. “Actively older” is how a friend of mine recently put it. But resistance training and aerobic conditioning aren’t enough. If you want to be “actively older” as you age, be sure to put […]
Who wants to be stiff and unsteady?
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 […]
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 […]
Here is how to keep up with the aging process
Getting older is not for the weary! It takes effort to keep up with the aging process. It takes a little humor too! Aging is inevitable. Suffering is optional! Aging is a natural process. But our attitude sets the stage for how we age. We can complain and focus on all of the things that […]
The Best Things Some Times Come in the Smallest Packages
When I was little, I remember my parents telling me that the best things sometimes come in the smallest packages. A partner to that lesson was the one about how as you get older, your gifts will come in smaller boxes. How true that is today, especially as you consider your fitness routine. I know […]
Ways to be Kind to Your Body
Over the last week, I spent six days learning and practicing how to be kind to my body and to create more health and wellness. I attended a 6-day yoga immersion training. I loved it! The course taught us about the structure and importance of the soft tissues (fascia) in the body. And we learned […]
You Really Can Feel Less Old! It’s Simple!
Our interest in mobility has a positive correlation to our lack of it! In other words, we become interested in how our joints and body move when we begin to feel stiff and old. Fortunately, it is not too late to regain our mobility. It just takes making it a priority and then spending some […]
What you need to know to keep your shoulders healthy
Our shoulders are the most mobile joint in our bodies and because of that, they are also the most unstable. This combination leads to shoulder issues for many people. In fact, I read recently that 67% of the adult population has some sort of shoulder injury. Strengthening and stretching our shoulders is important to their […]
Your Ankles Are Important, Too! Who Knew?
When you think about stretching, how often to you think about stretching your ankles? If you’re like me, probably, um… never! Occasionally, I will stretch my calves. But even when I stretch that part of my leg, I am thinking about my calf muscle and not what’s going on in my ankle. I am not […]
Have Strength and Hope for the Future
In reflecting upon my 14 years as a personal trainer, the most significant memories are those about people sharing their stories with me. I am always humbled when people invite me into the most vulnerable areas of their lives. And I am always amazed at their courage to do so. The stories of others can […]
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