Strength

One moment you’re walking tall and the next, your head is face down on the ground. Maybe it was just an unfortunate tripping incident- or maybe your balance needs examination and improvement. Whether or not you realize it, multiple systems in your body need to work together to support your…

As we noted in an earlier post, exercise is one of the most valuable activities you can undertake for your heart health. And while you might think cardio exercise is the most important physical activity for heart health, it turns out that a combination of cardio, strength training, and even…

If you’re an adult over age 50, you stand a good chance of breaking a bone on that leg you’re standing on, whether you’re a man or a woman. Statistics show that worldwide, one in three women and one in five men will suffer a bone fracture due to osteoporosis…

Have you been seduced by the “protein craze” sweeping the country? Did you know that you can now buy “protein-enhanced” soft drinks, popcorn, or even Pop-Tarts? Do you worry, especially as an older adult, that you may not be getting enough protein in your diet? As we’ve previously noted, eating…

While it appears that everyone loses a bit of muscle as they get older, sarcopenia (the progressive loss of muscle mass, function, and strength) is not inevitable if you’re willing to put in the work and dedication necessary to restore and maintain muscles. We’ve published a strong and steady stream…

It seems like it’s the perennial either-or question: Do I do strength training or do I do cardio? Is it more important to build muscle or to challenge my heart to work more efficiently? Well, the answer is, “Yes” to both: Ideally, when designing an exercise strategy for the week,…