Well-Living
Gentle Cardio Exercise for Adults Aging Gracefully (Includes Fitness Guide)
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…
Read MoreSocializing for Mental Wellness
No matter your age or background, mental wellness plays an important role in your health. And whether you realize it or not, your social circle – or lack of it – can have a huge impact on it. When we were young, building a social circle seemed effortless. It usually involved having a few things…
Read MoreNever Judge a Book by Its Cover
The phrase ‘never judge a book by its cover’ is a common idiom that conveys the idea that one shouldnot form an opinion about something, or someone based solely on outward appearances. It suggeststhat there is often more to a person or thing than meets the eye and encourages people to look beyondsurface-level impressions. This…
Read MoreHave you tried Chair Yoga?
Kristin Mumper is a 500 hour certified and registered yoga teacher with a special interest inchair yoga and adaptive vinyasa. Among her training includes certifications in Mindful Resiliencefor Trauma Recovery through Veterans Yoga Project, Adaptive Yoga through Mind BodySolutions, Chair Yoga through Yuva Yoga, and Brain Longevity through the Alzheimer'sResearch and Prevention Association. In spring of 2023, she added Krista Fairbrother’sWater Yoga to her repertoire. Her teaching…
Read MoreWhat is Yin Yoga
By Lynn Underwood There are so many different types of yoga. Some are fast and aerobic while others are slow and bendy. While Yin yoga isn’t aerobic it is challenging in its own right. Like all forms of yoga its origins aren’t exactly known. However, the idea of yin postures can be traced back to…
Read MoreWelcome to our Aging Through Wellness Blog
What are the benefits of group classes as we age? Everyone knows the physical benefits of group classes. A person that exercises in group classes regularly gets stronger, more flexible, and healthier. But are there any hidden benefits? Of course, there are! As we get older, group classes actually become even more beneficial. …
Read MoreReduce Pain with Yoga
If pain has left you feeling hopeless, negative, fearful, or grieving; you are not alone! Researchers estimate that 50 million adults in the United States suffer from chronic pain. There are two common approaches to pain with movement you may have experienced if you suffer from persistent pain: The fear of pain with movement reduces…
Read MoreHealth 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…
Read MoreHealth at Every Size – Understanding the HAES Movement
As a woman who has been living in a fuller size body for about ten years, I began to question the theory that smaller is better. As a young woman I never worried about my weight, but once I saw the number on the scale climb, my perspective changed. Just like the numbers did. Last…
Read MoreStruggling 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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