by Sandra Hunter | Jan 1, 2023 | Get Strong & Fit
It’s another New Year! Most of us need to incorporate more regular exercise into our daily lives and the new year is a great time to reset. The benefits of regular exercise are enormous both physically and psychologically. But HOW can you INITIATE, then RETAIN...
by Sandra Hunter | Dec 2, 2022 | Get Strong & Fit
December is the new January. We are in the final countdown as we approach a new year. If the holiday season leaves you time-poor and fatigued, you are not alone! Although you may struggle to find the energy to combat the end-of-the-year doldrums, your body will...
by Sandra Hunter | Nov 9, 2021 | Get Strong & Fit
Is regular walking enough to keep you strong and fit? Several women in their 50s and 60s who walk daily have told me that their walking routine provides ample aerobic exercise. They achieve a minimum of 10,000 steps daily, which is an established recommendation....
by Sandra Hunter | Jul 20, 2021 | Get Strong & Fit
Strength training makes a difference at all ages! Until three decades ago, many health professionals labeled strength training for older adults as unsafe. Concerns about the risks of heart attacks or strokes overruled potential benefits of strength training. Then came...
by Sandra Hunter | Jan 26, 2021 | The Science
Being active matters! We all want to grow older gracefully and continue to stay active and independent. There are several factors that dictate how well we age and the trajectory of our physical decline. These include biological ageing, genetics, and modifiable factors...
