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Carol Michaels

Mar 13, 2017

Over 65? Keep Stretching!

The benefits of stretching for those over 65

Carol Michaels

Mar 5, 2017

Staying Positive a Cancer Diagnosis

Cancer has been part of my world for over thirty years. My mother, father, and many other family members and friends have battled this...

Carol Michaels

Mar 2, 2017

The Baby Boomer Obesity Crisis

The food that is inexpensive is typically the high calorie foods.

Carol Michaels

Mar 2, 2017

Diet and Exercise Myths

There are still numerous diet and exercise myths. We discuss this issue regularly. Here a just a few of the common myths:

Carol Michaels

Feb 16, 2017

Online International Breast Cancer Rehabilitation Summit Transcript of Interview with Carol Michaels

Exercise is an important component of the recovery process from cancer surgery and treatments.

Liza George

Feb 7, 2017

Need More Motivational Tips:

One of the toughest things to do is to motivate yourself to get fit. Hundreds of thousands of canceled gym memberships after the first...

Hope Anders

Jan 26, 2017

Tennis-A Great Sport for Those Over 50

Last December, Carol Michaels Fitness wrote about how people over the age of 50 should approach working out. We discussed how “over 50...

Carol Michaels

Jan 21, 2017

Are you Getting Injured at the Gym?

As most of you know, I am working out of a large fitness center this month where gym goers lifting weights with poor technique surround...

Carol Michaels

Dec 20, 2016

Barriers to Exercise

The socio-economic barriers that prevent some people from getting the recommended levels of exercise are: 1. Often times there are few...

Carol Michaels

Dec 15, 2016

Text Neck

As desk jobs increase, the number of people with good posture decreases. Sadly, poor posture is now developing at younger and younger ages

Carol Michaels

Dec 2, 2016

Why Do Women Need to Strength Train?

It is necessary to strength train because we lose muscle mass as we age. There can be a change in the muscle-to-fat ratio called...

Carol Michaels

Nov 30, 2016

Working Out Over Age 50

Over 50 exercisers should modify their workout due to potential physical changes associated with aging. Make sure to exercise to stay...

Carol Michaels

Nov 27, 2016

Stress Reduction

Fitness and health goes well beyond exercise. Exercise alone can only marginally improve your fitness and health if the other pillars of...

Carol Michaels

Nov 23, 2016

Fitness Tips for Breast Cancer Patients

Exercise is not only safe for breast cancer survivors, but it can also improve overall health and long-term survivorship. The American...

Carol Michaels

Nov 11, 2016

Saying in Shape During Middle Age

1.A major motivating factor for middle agers to exercise is to decrease their risk of disease. There is a connection between fat and...

Carol Michaels

Nov 4, 2016

Feeling Better During the Winter Months

Many people experience mild to moderate winter depression. Severe winter depression, known as seasonal affective disorder (SAD), is...

Carol Michaels

Oct 28, 2016

Foam Roller Mistakes

Tips before using a foam roller on an injury: 1. If injured get a professional diagnosis. Foam roller use is so popular now that that...

Carol Michaels

Oct 22, 2016

Weight Loss Over the Age of 50

People over 50 will lose weight slowly due to slower metabolisms, hormonal changes, and decreased muscle mass. Medical conditions can...

Carol Michaels

Oct 22, 2016

Improve Your Flying Experience

For those of us not flying in business, it is important to learn how to decrease stiffness after a long flight. I travel frequently as do...

Carol Michaels

Oct 16, 2016

Getting Motivated to Exercise

Need help getting motivated to get back to exercise? Starting an exercise program is difficult, but so rewarding. All types of moderate ex