Stretching to reach your toes was a common daily warmup in our childhood PE classes. That said, as adults, it can be harder to get around to stretching or know how to do it correctly. However, stretching has several benefits beyond feeling oh-so-good on those tight muscles. That may be one reason more people are […]
Discover the 6 early warning signs of osteoporosis every woman should watch for to protect bone health. Learn how to identify symptoms early and take proactive steps to maintain strong, healthy bones. As someone who’s been through all stages of life—pregnancy, perimenopause, and now post-menopause—I can tell you firsthand that the health choices you make […]
Tatyana McFadden is a household name at the Paralympics. After all, she’s qualified for and competed at seven of them—six summer Paralympics and one winter Paralympics. The 35-year-old Marylander is a prolific wheelchair racer, competing in a range of track and field and road racing distances—the 100-meter sprint, 400-meter sprint, 800-meter sprint, the 4×100 relay, […]
Discover 10 effective osteoporosis exercises to strengthen your bones at any age. Improve bone health, balance, and reduce fracture risk with these simple routines. As a 59 year old fitness trainer, I talk with middle aged women everyday who are either trying to avoid bone loss, or are already diagnosed with it, and want to […]
The ups and even the downs of learning a new skill in volleyball is one of Nicky Nieves’s favorite things about the sport. Nieves, one of Team USA’s flag bearers for the 2024 Paralympic Games, is a middle blocker on the women’s sitting volleyball team. She says the struggle makes the success all the sweeter. […]