Of my many bodily deficiencies (see Pants, Tight), one has been protesting louder lately. I’m creaky. I’m tight. I’m about as flexible as a granite countertop. I can feel it when I walk, when I run, when I wake up… read more
Fitness
Ted Talks: In the Swing of Things (Why oh why did I take up this sport?)
One year ago, I stupidly decided to take up golf. I mean, I really hate like it. Because, you know, hitting balls into the water, sand traps, trees and everything except the hole is really so freaking bad for my… read more
Relieve Back Pain with These Stretches
At some point in our lives, we will all experience back pain. It affects up to 80% of all people at one time or another, according to Healthline.com. The good news is that there are some stretches that you can… read more
Ted Talks: Blistering Pace
Health is hard enough—so it stinks when you make it even harder. “How far do you want to go?” my friend asked. “I’m game for 5,” I said. I mean, why the heck not? We were at the beach, the… read more
The Humorous Side of Health: Heel, Boy
I recently did an interview with a health expert who decided to role-reverse me and ask the questions. “What is something that you loved doing that you no longer are doing because of pain?” I stopped, thought, and ran through… read more
Vacation Fitness: How to Incorporate Exercise into Your Next Getaway
It is that time of year again. The kids are out of school, the weather is hot, and many of us will be getting some much-needed rest and relaxation. Vacation can be a difficult time to keep up with fitness,… read more
Guide to Stationary Bikes
For many of us, making time to go for bike ride can be difficult or downright impossible. Sometimes working out at home is the ONLY option. Cycling has long been an effective means of burning calories while having fun. There… read more
Rucking: The New Outdoor Adventure
Rucking has become a popular fitness activity in recent years. Many associate it with elite competitors but rucking is an activity that is accessible to nearly everyone. In fact, you’ve almost certainly done it in everyday life without thinking of… read more
Ted Talks: A Change in Location Inspired a Change in Action
When you spend more than two decades in Florida, you learn to like inclines about as much as you adore 4 p.m. August temps. Granted, I do like hiking and appreciate the views from above, and lordy knows that I… read more
Finding Balance as We Age to Prevent Injury
Falling is one of the leading causes of injury in senior citizens. In fact, the National Council on Aging reports that, “falls result in more than 2.8 million injuries treated in emergency departments annually, including over 800,000 hospitalizations and more… read more
