It’s that time of year. The winter doldrums are setting in. Much of the country has been battling frigid temperatures, ice, and snow this season. And even if you live in a more temperate part of the U.S. January and February can still be a real drag. The experts call it Seasonal Affective ... Read More ›
Exercise & Fitness
Exercise & Fitness
With Craig Ballantyne
UPDATED:February 1, 2019
UPDATED:December 31, 2018
The simple move which could SAVE your life
There’s no use denying it any longer. If you live in the Northern hemisphere, winter is here. It snuck up on us during the mad dash leading up to Christmas. For many of us, that means for the next few months every time we step out of our door we’re likely to be stepping onto a layer of snow and ... Read More ›
UPDATED:August 3, 2018
6 simple yoga positions ease aches, pains & more
You’ve probably heard yoga is good for helping to ease aches and pains. And that it’s good for improving balance. There’s even evidence it can help us with heart health, brain health, diabetes, depression and more. But getting started can be intimidating. You’re not as young as you used to be, ... Read More ›
UPDATED:June 12, 2018
Simple walking trick slashes risk of early death 24%
There are few things as invigorating as taking a turn around the block after dinner. Or as refreshing as spending a lazy Sunday afternoon strolling through the park with your sweetheart. It just feels good to be outside and moving. But what if I told you making one small tweak to your regular ... Read More ›
UPDATED:May 30, 2018
Weird chewing gum trick boosts workout results [burn MORE calories!]
Occasionally a study comes along that’s just so strange I HAVE to share it with you. And this new one, conducted at Tokyo’s Waseda University, qualifies. You know the old insult about not being able to walk and chew gum at the same time? Well it turns out if you’re one of those folks who CAN ... Read More ›
UPDATED:May 23, 2018
Prevent falls with 4 moves for better balance
I don’t know about you, but my roller skating days are nothing but a distant memory now. And I could swear some days my feet are conspiring against me. My balance just isn’t what it used to be when I was a kid. If that sounds at all familiar, perhaps you’re like me, and found your balance ... Read More ›
UPDATED:April 19, 2018
6 stay safe tips to ease back into exercise this spring
For some of us it sure doesn’t seem much like spring yet. Cold temperatures and even snow in some states is putting a damper on the season. But trust me spring really has arrived. The promise of warmer weather and longer days is right around the corner. Which means it’s time to think about ... Read More ›
UPDATED:February 22, 2018
Lightning fast “no time for a workout workouts” to try
It happens to all of us. Even if you’ve committed to a regular workout routine life gets in the way sometimes. Perhaps you’re too busy at work. Or maybe you’re simply traveling. Whatever the reason skipping your workout from time to time might be necessary. But if it has happened to you before ... Read More ›
UPDATED:February 16, 2018
Simple mods to make exercises TRULY senior friendly
Have you ever been reading an article about exercise, looked at the descriptions and thought, “Yeah right, THAT’S not happening”? It’s even worse when there are photos of young fit folks lifting heavy weights or twisting their bodies like pretzels into positions you haven’t been able to get into ... Read More ›
UPDATED:October 18, 2017
5 easy and effective exercises for out of shape beginners
We get it. You need one more person telling you to exercise like you need another hole in the head. It’s no secret that exercise is important for your health. As girls from the Valley were once fond of saying, “No, duh.” But it’s no secret it’s tough to get started, too. Especially if you haven’t ... Read More ›
