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Carol Michaels

Jan 23, 2019

Supporting a Friend with Breast Cancer

Tips for Supporting a Friend with Breast Cancer: Your friend needs something to look forward to-a dinner date, a movie, etc. Ask your...

Carol Michaels

Jan 11, 2019

Osteoporosis Exercise

Personal trainers who are working with clients over the age of 50, should learn about the prevention, treatment and management of...

Exercise Motivation Tips -Over 50 Fitness

Carol Michaels

Jan 3, 2019

Exercise Motivation Tips -Over 50 Fitness

If you want to have lasting success in sticking to an exercise plan, examine the reasons why and how you are working out. Start to think abo

Carol Michaels

Dec 27, 2018

Seasonal Depression

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

The Benefits of Exercise for Heart Health

Carol Michaels Fitness

Dec 21, 2018

The Benefits of Exercise for Heart Health

Resistance training also has heart healthy benefits. It increases blood flow and may lead to longer lasting blood pressure control. It helps

Carol Michaels

Dec 1, 2018

Supporting a Friend with Breast Cancer

Since it is Breast Cancer Awareness month, I thought that I should offer some suggestions to those of you who want to support a friend...

Carol Michaels

Nov 24, 2018

Working Out with a Chronic Illness

Exercise may be the furthest thing from your mind with a chronic illness. Even if you have never been active, exercise can become one of...

5 Ways to Improve Sleep, Boost Mental Health and Enhance Overall Wellness

Cheryl Conklin

Nov 4, 2018

5 Ways to Improve Sleep, Boost Mental Health and Enhance Overall Wellness

In addition to improving mental health, sleep can enhance other aspects of your family’s physical and mental well-being. Here are a few ways

Carol Michaels

Oct 12, 2018

The Scale is Not Budging!

It is difficult to take of weight of one only does cardio exercise. While cardio is a component of a good exercise program, it is necessary

Carol Michaels

Oct 7, 2018

Exercise for Posture Improvement

There are several stretches that you can perform that will help you to have better posture. That can be done several times a day.

Carol Michaels

Sep 28, 2018

Strength Train to Improve Balance

Strength training balance exercises will help you regain function and mobility for activities of daily living. Stability exercises can help

Carol Michaels

Sep 26, 2018

Fear of Falling

Falls are especially dangerous for older women with weaker bones.

Montclair NJ Lecture: The Importance of Exercise for Cancer Survivors

Carol Michaels

Sep 8, 2018

Montclair NJ Lecture: The Importance of Exercise for Cancer Survivors

Cancer patients need to be active. I will review some of the research that shows how exercise can benefit cancer patients by reducing...

Carol Michaels Fitness

Aug 26, 2018

Insomnia Lecture in Livingston, NJ

Insomnia Lecture next week in Livingston, New Jersey

The Recovery Fitness Cancer & Osteoporosis Exercise Program NJ NY FL

Carol Michaels

Aug 3, 2018

The Recovery Fitness Cancer & Osteoporosis Exercise Program NJ NY FL

I created the Recovery Fitness cancer exercise and osteoporosis programs to help my clients improve their fitness level and general...

Cancer Exercise Classes in New Jersey and New York

Carol Michaels Fitness

Jul 22, 2018

Cancer Exercise Classes in New Jersey and New York

The Recovery Fitness® cancer exercise program fills a gap in the health care system. My program teaches patients how to exercise properly...

Carol Michaels

Jul 7, 2018

Get Up. Get Motivated. Get Active

Advice from, Carol Michaels, a cancer exercise expert on how to stay active during and after cancer treatment

Exercise Tips for People with Pancreatic Cancer

Andrew McLean

Jun 29, 2018

Exercise Tips for People with Pancreatic Cancer

Fitness plays a significant role in survivorship.

G.M. Filisko

Jun 26, 2018

15 Ways Your Lifestyle Should Change as You Age

Your workouts should be changing as you age.

Carol Michaels Fitness

Jun 3, 2018

Is Soreness a Sign of a Good Workout

The only time soreness is the sign of a "good workout" is if you are interested in dramatically increasing muscle mass. For the client...