by admin | Aug 7, 2019 | Lifestyle
At the bottom of my yearly doctor’s report, it lists ‘BMI.’ What is it? BMI is our body mass index, which is a measure of body fat based on our height and weight. Instead of just looking at the number on the scale, BMI uses a ratio of height to...
by Cindy Brehse | Jul 10, 2019 | Lifestyle
Only once in a while will I deviate from my weekly exercise videos, but I love this product to cover gray hairs so much I had to share it. Sometimes it’s good to shake things up a little. If you dye your hair like I do, you know the endless battle of the gray or white...
by Cindy Brehse | Apr 4, 2019 | Lifestyle
Most of us have done it: pushed ourselves too hard in an exercise class or while doing chores around the house. Perhaps you’ve experienced a clumsy accident. OUCH! You’re injured. Now what? First, let’s not ignore the symptoms If there is swelling and pain in the...
by Cindy Brehse | Jan 31, 2019 | Lifestyle, Strength, Stretching
Many folks have asked me through the years if there was a way to measure their level of fitness based on their age. Good question, because how do you know if all your workout efforts are providing positive results? This senior fitness test was designed to do just...
by Cindy Brehse | Jan 3, 2019 | Balance, Lifestyle, Workout Videos
Ever trip over a curb, rug, step, or piece of furniture and go stumbling forward? You hope to catch yourself and hopefully you do, if your balance reflexes are what they should be. It’s in the falling that we depend on our muscle memory to kick in and help catch us....
by Cindy Brehse | Nov 27, 2018 | Lifestyle, Stretching, Workout Videos
Doing a full-on workout right before you turn in for the night isn’t a great idea, but some light stretching before bed can help your muscles relax and get your body ready for sleep. Try this 5-minute series of bedtime stretches to slow down your heart rate,...
