As people age a concerning issue is trouble getting up from a chair. Some struggle to the point of having to push up with their hands or make several attempts rocking back and forth before successfully getting up. Not only is getting up from a chair difficult but this...
Using assistive devices for safety with mobility is important for certain individuals with balance concerns. Falls are not good for anyone at anytime, especially as a person ages. As such, it is imperative to prevent them whenever possible. Use of assistive devices...
Last week the focus was on setting achievable goals and now the discussion will be furthered by talking about small changes leading to big results. Again, focusing on the final outcome can be daunting but by keeping an eye on the progress made toward the end result is...
Since it is now 2020, many people are thinking about exercising (more), eating (healthier), losing weight and more. An important part of achieving any new goal is setting achievable goals. What this means is to not start off shooting for the moon, rather begin with...
For those who have ever experienced a muscle or joint issue, the recovery process is not always straight forward. You may reach a point of feeling better but then stop doing what helped you to feel better in the first place. But then at some point in the future, the...
Many people hear the term out-of-network and just assume it is not the right option for them. Or that out-of-network means it will cost more. But what you may not realize is opting for this route can save time and money. All too often people do not actually read...
This is an excellent question and a reason that many individuals struggle with when attempting to begin an exercise program. One of the 1st things I ask when someone poses this question is – tell me more about what it feels like? Does it feel like muscle soreness or...
A PROFESSIONAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS COACH CAN HELP YOU DISCOVER THE TOOLS AND DEVELOP THE STRATEGIES YOU NEED FOR LONG TERM SUCCESS. Most of us say we want better health and well-being. We say we know what to do, we just don’t do it. We recognize we may...
I am often how asked for advice on how to begin and exercise program (safely). Many people I speak with want to exercise for stress relief, to lose weight, to get in better shape for some event, or just for better health. At the same time these same individuals are...
Did you know that exercise has been shown to improve brain power? It’s true…exercise has the potential to impact the brain in numerous positive ways. To begin with, exercise is going to pump more oxygenated blood to the brain. From this, more healing nutrients are...