Eagles can live up to 70 years because they appear mentally strong. After about 40 years, most eagle’s claws are no longer sharp enough to hunt, its beak has become bent and blunt and its feathers are thicker. The eagle has two options; either it dies or it goes...
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BENEFIT OF TRAINING WITH RESISTANCE BANDS
Training with resistance bands offers us several benefits and a valuable addition to any fitness routine. Here are some key advantages, 1. Versatility. Resistance bands can be used for a wide range of exercises targeting different muscle groups. They’re effective for...
THE “I’VE HAD IT” MOMENT
People often change the course of their lives when they become sick and tired of being sick and tired. For example, how often have you heard people say, “That’s it. I’ve had it and I’m not going to live like this anymore!” You usually have an “I’ve had it moment”...
PERIMENOPAUSE, SOFT TISSUE INJURIES AND THE IMPORTANCE OF EXERCISE
Most women reach a point in their late 40s or early 50s when their body starts to change. It’s called the “premenopausal state” and women generally put on excess body fat and don’t sleep well because they’re making far less female hormones. Perimenopause can also...
HOW TO BUILD A HEALTHIER BODY AS WE AGE
Strength training offers us numerous benefits for healthier aging. As we age, muscle mass naturally declines, but strength training helps counteract this loss by building and maintaining muscle, which is crucial for overall mobility and strength. Weight-bearing...
IMPORTANCE OF RESISTANCE TRAINING AND PROTEIN WHEN AGING
As we age, incorporating resistance training and consuming high-quality protein becomes increasingly important for maintaining overall health and functional independence. Here’s why. As we age, we naturally lose muscle mass and strength—a process called sarcopenia....
HOPE HORMONES
When you exercise, your body releases certain proteins and chemicals into the bloodstream that help produce "hope hormones" or "feel-good chemicals." Here’s a simple breakdown of how this works. During exercise, your body undergoes various changes, including the...