With Thanksgiving and Christmas right around the corner, holiday weight gain is a common concern! And for all of us over 50, it seems like it can get harder year after year. Being a 58-year-old fitness trainer, I have a lot of experience helping my clients avoid (or lose) the weight gain that comes with […]
Are you in search of an intense exercise that can help you torch calories and strengthen your fitness level? Look no further than Narrow Stance Hack Squats! This full-body exercise is designed to target multiple muscle groups, including your glutes, quads, hamstrings, core, and lower back, making it a perfect addition to any workout routine. […]
As a natural part of aging, our balance can be hindered by joint degeneration and muscle loss. Weaker core muscles and changes in eyesight can cause older adults to lose their balance more often. In fact, the CDC reports that at least 300,000 older people are hospitalized each year for hip fractures, and more than 95% […]
Baking soda, also known as sodium bicarbonate, is a common baking ingredient that adds fluffiness to bread, cakes, muffins, and cookies. Any acid, like vinegar or lemon juice, combines with this alkaline white powder to cause the dough to rise and release carbon dioxide, giving baked goods their fluffy, light texture. Baking soda has several […]
Beetroot is a nutrient-packed taproot derived from the beet plant. This nutrient-packed vegetable also goes by various other monikers, such as table beet, garden beet, red beet, dinner beet, and golden beet, depending on its specific variety. Among the cultivated variations of Beta vulgaris, the common beetroot stands out as a prominent choice. People grow […]