Build a Stronger, More Flexible You with Pilates

Join Our Class for Ages 50+ – Now at a New Time! In case you haven’t heard, our Pilates class is at a brand new time – 9:30 am on Wednesday! This change makes it easier for more people to discover the incredible benefits of Pilates with our fabulous instructor, Liz. As we age, maintaining…

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Obesity: What It Is and How You Can Maintain a Healthy Weight After 50

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September is Obesity Awareness Month, making it a great time to spotlight one of the leading health issues in the U.S. Obesity affects people of all ages, from children to adults, and can seriously impact your health. As we age, managing our weight becomes more challenging as our bodies slow down and burn calories less…

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Does Hydration Support Healthy Aging?

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Discover how staying well-hydrated can support graceful aging. You probably already know that our bodies are mostly water. Water supports nearly every bodily function, and without it, our bodies can’t function at their best. More importantly, as we age, the role of hydration becomes even more significant, impacting different aspects of our health and wellness.…

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Gentle Cardio Exercise for Adults Aging Gracefully (Includes Fitness Guide)

August Blog Post

How often do you stand up and move your body? If you’re like many adults, you probably don’t move enough. The American Heart Association recommends a minimum of 150 minutes (2.5 hours) of moderate-intensity aerobic activity per week. (1) Moderate-intensity aerobic activity speeds up your heart rate, but does not leave you breathless. You should…

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Motivation

It’s confession time.  I have lost my motivation to practice yoga on my own.  What!? Yes, me, a yoga teacher struggles with maintaining her own practice.  There are weeks that the only time that I get to practice yoga, is when I am teaching.  This bothers me, which then makes me feel guilty.  When I…

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Health at Every Size

(Understanding the HAES Movement) Hello October and cooler days! Fall has arrived, at least it certainly felt like it this morning, as I sat down and began to write part 2 of “Health at Every Size.” In last month’s blog I invited you to join me on a journey of learning, understanding, and expanding our…

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Struggling with Good Intentions

  I have had an issue with my ability to be physically active for quite some time now; I know you are probably surprised, what?! The one who owns a fitness studio has a problem with moving on a consistent and daily basis? The answer is, yes, I do.  For me, the lack of achieving…

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7-Years of Growing – what I’ve learned

Well, here we are, May 2022, and it has been a journey for this small business the last seven years. I never thought that after seven years, I would be writing a blog/newsletter like this one.  Some of you who are taking the time to read this, have been with me and Restoring Bodies for…

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Help! I’m Burned Out. Overcoming Burnout (Part 3)

   Wow! Can you believe it is November already?! It’s hard to believe that we are in the final stretch to the end of the year. These last few months have been very difficult for our business, and our personal lives. There have been moments of despair, fatigue, and even moments of saying “we quit”!…

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Help! I’m Burned Out. Overcoming Burnout Today (part 2)

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           Surprise! Here we are on the 2nd article on the subject of burnout, and we’re on time and ready to get the party started. After writing the first article, I began to take what I was writing about seriously and started to apply it to my own needs. I refuse to fall victim to…

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