A healthy heart can help you live a longer, fuller life. Getting older doesn’t have to mean your heart won’t function properly. You keep your heart strong and even boost your heart’s strength when you exercise regularly. It’s never too late to start working out, either. Even people who have had a heart attack benefit […]
How long you should exercise can vary by the exercise, but there’s no doubt about it, there is a sweet spot, where it’s the perfect amount of time. That’s why you should time your workouts to make sure you’re getting the right amount without overdoing. Of course, you have to make sure that you’re really […]
While farmers are finding ways to increase milk production, speed up growth and improve the amount of eggs a hen lays, the public is actually left being Guinea pigs, to see if these changes in farming contaminate the food. Many people worry about hormones in food and the potential for antibiotic resistant bacteria because of […]
One of the biggest health issues for seniors is getting adequate nutrition. Even when you have access to shopping and plenty of money, health eating when you’re older isn’t easy. There are a number of statistics that show that malnutrition is prevalent in older people, even in Boise, ID. In fact, some types of low […]
There’s nothing wrong with doing cardio, but if you want to lose weight, it’s shouldn’t be at the top of your list. Are you putting in the effort, but not seeing the results? There’s a lot of reasons why that can occur. If you’re only doing cardio and omitting the other forms of fitness, strength, […]
If you haven’t already heard of the Fitbit, you may be one of the few. Just what is Fitbit and how does it work? Fitbit is a step counter, but much more than just that. It not only counts steps but also acceleration, intensity and patterns. It’s far more precise than other older devices that […]
Everything you do to help keep yourself healthy, from working out to healthy eating, improves your brain. In fact, studies show that exercise boosts cognitive thinking. As you age, memory often slows and those simple words seem illusive. Taking even more action can help ensure this doesn’t happen. There are foods that boost your memory […]
I get a lot of requests from clients in Boise, ID for fitness tips for men in their 40s. That’s because staying fit is not only more important the older you get, but also far harder. It takes more perseverance to get or stay fit than it did in the 20s or 30s and longer […]
It was just this morning. I was in my usual morning daze, coffee in hand. Focused on making my way to the break room, I overheard a conversation that immediately provoked me from my coma-like state. “I can barely walk because my legs hurt so bad,” they said. It was not that I wanted to eavesdrop […]
It’s often easier to pack a healthy lunch than it is to find a restaurant that serves one. It’s also far more budget friendly. For parents, a healthy lunch isn’t always found in the school cafeteria, regardless of what the new directive is. It’s important to have the proper nutrition to create a healthy eating […]
