Over 65? Keep Stretching!
The benefits of stretching for those over 65
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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
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