Health & Fitness

Approximately 80% of older individuals suffer from hypertension. Having healthy blood pressure can safeguard against serious disorders such as strokes, heart attacks, and heart failure. A pilot study observed that adding a somewhat small amount of movement, approximately 3,000 daily steps, can lower high blood pressure substantially. This study wanted to find out if older […]

Sharing tips on how to balance weight lifting and cardio. Hi friends! How’s the week going so far? We’ve had a good one over here. Lots of exciting house updates are happening — it’s been fun to see some fresh changes around here. Today, let’s talk about fitness-y things and how to combine strength training

Although a lot of middle-aged individuals incorrectly assume that exercise is reserved only for people younger than 40, regular physical activity is in actual fact a lot more important as we get older. A study has indicated that just 10 minutes of exercise every day in middle age helps to protect the brain against cognitive

Ginny MacColl never played a competitive sport until her 60s. From the third grade to her 30s, she was a trained dancer—eventually landing an understudy role on Broadway’s Pippin in the ‘70s. Then, at age 63, she took up obstacle courses. “I was inspired by my daughter, Jessie Graff—who’s been on American Ninja Warrior for

Sharing my favorite finds from Trader Joe’s!  Hellooooo! How are ya? I hope you’re enjoying the day so far. I have a couple of meetings this morning and looking forward to a massage later today. I hope you have a lovely day ahead! For today’s post, I wanted to share my favorite Trader Joe’s finds!

We receive free products and receive commissions through our links. See disclosures page. If you’re an avid weightlifter, you’ve probably got some protein bars stashed in your gym bag, car, or desk drawer. It’s no secret that protein bars offer a super efficient way to up your protein intake to maximize muscle gains. With so

Sharing a full review of the HigherDOSE red light neck enhancer and if I think it’s worth adding it to your wellness routine. Check it out here and use FITNESSISTA15 for 15% off.  Hi friends! How are you? I hope you had a wonderful weekend! I missed this past week’s Friday Faves post – Friday

Let’s face it: The treadmill (unfairly) gets a bad rap. Merely mentioning it as a cardio option can quickly cause your training partner’s enthusiasm to evaporate. After all, many people associate treadmill workouts with unflattering terms like boring, monotonous, and uninspiring. Yet even if your previous treadmill experiences failed to elicit motivation or effective results,

Slippery soles, barely there cushioning, tight spots that all but guaranteed blisters—it’s a miracle that my (former) laissez-faire attitude toward hiking boots didn’t cause me to careen down a mountain. I used to throw on whatever pair sat closest to the front door, paying more attention to how well they coordinated with my outfit than

We receive free products and receive commissions through our links. See disclosures page. So, you need a reliable barbell that won’t break the bank?  It might seem straightforward, but the market is flooded with hundreds of budget-friendly bars, all claiming to be the best. It would take weeks to sort through all the options. And