Fitness Over 40

Fitness Over 40: It's Not All Bad News

Posted by LeeAnn Langdon on Tue, Nov 22, 2011 @ 09:49 PM

If you're over 40, chances are you've had that dreaded moment of looking in the mirror and saying "Holy cow, what happened here?" It may be the gray hair or the wrinkles around the eyes. Or perhaps it was the aching shoulder or the extra 10 or 15 pounds that never go away.

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Tags: Baby Boomer, lifestyle habits, exercise, body image, personal training, strength, weight training

Why You Gain Weight Over the Holidays (and Your Skinny Friend Won't)

Posted by LeeAnn Langdon on Mon, Nov 21, 2011 @ 07:51 AM

The holidays are full of land mines that lay waste to your healthy diet and fitness routine. If you're like most people, you come out in January with 3-5 extra pounds, lots of regrets, and another New Year's resolution to lose weight. Sure, there are temptations around every corner, but your skinny friend always seems to come through the holidays with none of the extra baggage. How does she do it, and what are you doing wrong? Try out these 10 reasons your skinny friend will keep the weight off.

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Tags: lifestyle habits, exercise, weight loss, diet

Are You at Risk for Diabetes?

Posted by LeeAnn Langdon on Mon, Nov 14, 2011 @ 03:45 PM

November is American Diabetes Month. The American Diabetes Association estimates that 25.8 million Americans have diabetes. An additional 57 million Americans are estimated to have prediabetes, or higher than normal blood glucose levels.

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Tags: Baby Boomer, lifestyle habits, exercise, safety, diet, diabetes, Type 2 diabetes

Walking for Weight Loss: 7 Tips for Beginners

Posted by LeeAnn Langdon on Thu, Nov 10, 2011 @ 08:48 AM

Walking is a terrific exercise program for beginners because it is so easy to regulate your speed to keep your workout in a heart-rate zone that is safe and effective. It requires no athletic skill, no gear beyond a good pair of shoes, and unless you have an injury or disability, anyone can do it. Walking is also the queen of weight-bearing exercises, and helps your body continue to produce new bone tissue.

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Tags: lifestyle habits, exercise, bone density, senior exercise, cardiovascular exercise

Personal Training for Baby Boomers: 4 Benefits to Consider

Posted by LeeAnn Langdon on Tue, Oct 18, 2011 @ 08:08 AM

The 76 million Baby Boomers in the U.S. are already redefining aging and retirement. Not content to sit on the porch in their rocking chairs, Baby Boomers are determined to maintain their active lifestyles well into their golden years.

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Tags: Baby Boomer, lifestyle habits, exercise, personal training

Health & Fitness Tips: How NOT to Gain Weight During the Holidays

Posted by LeeAnn Langdon on Mon, Oct 17, 2011 @ 12:39 PM

The Halloween candy has been in the stores for weeks, now, and if you've resisted temptation so far, congratulations! But you know that the season of temptation is just beginning, and you've got weeks of holiday parties and treats to endure. Between the parties, the family dinners and the crazy hectic schedule, it's not surprising that so many of us gain a few (or a few too many) pounds between October and January.

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Tags: lifestyle habits, exercise, weight loss, motivation, diet

Fitness Over 40: What it Takes to Get it Done

Posted by LeeAnn Langdon on Sat, Oct 15, 2011 @ 06:46 AM

Staying (or getting) fit over 40 isn't the walk in the park it was in your 20s. Chances are your metabolism has started to slow down a bit, the demands on your time are overwhelming, and you may be facing injuries or illnesses that make exercise a challenge.

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Tags: Baby Boomer, lifestyle habits, exercise, weight loss, motivation

Get Motivated to Exercise: 10 Tricks to Try Out Today

Posted by LeeAnn Langdon on Fri, Oct 07, 2011 @ 12:56 PM

If you're not a natural athlete or fitness buff, getting motivated to start exercising can be the hardest part of the process. It's natural to want to do things that you're good at, but can you learn to love something that you're not yet good at?

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Tags: lifestyle habits, exercise, motivation

Poor Posture at Your Desk Job: 4 Tips to Combat the Sedentary Slump

Posted by LeeAnn Langdon on Wed, Sep 28, 2011 @ 04:15 PM

Your job may be a pain in the neck, especially if you have a sedentary desk job. As more and more Americans spend 8-10 hours a day sitting at a desk staring at a screen, the incidence of poor posture and chronic neck and back pain is rising. Our bodies were designed to stand and move, not to sit for a third of our lives.

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Tags: lifestyle habits, exercise, sedentary lifestyle, workplace exercise

Why I Love The Biggest Loser: Motivation to Help You Lose Weight

Posted by LeeAnn Langdon on Thu, Sep 22, 2011 @ 11:30 AM

Yesterday’s post was all about the things I hate about The Biggest Loser. Like some 8 million viewers per week, I do find the show compelling, no matter how much I hate some of the portrayals of the trainers and the contestants. Today I’d like to look at what there is to love about the show.

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Tags: lifestyle habits, exercise, weight loss, body image, diet

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