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... 
by Cindy Brehse | Nov 27, 2018 | Lifestyle, Stretching, Workout Videos
Doing some stretches before bed can help your muscles relax and get ready for sleep. While doing a full-on workout right before you turn in for the night isn’t a great idea, some light stretching releases the tension you’ve built up during the day and can... 
by Cindy Brehse | Nov 20, 2018 | Lifestyle, Strength
If you’ve been diagnosed with either osteoporosis or osteopenia, there is something you can do about it. As we get older, losing muscle mass and bone density is part of the natural aging process. Unfortunately, this decline can lead to unexpected falls and... 
by Cindy Brehse | Sep 20, 2018 | Lifestyle
So you just finished a great workout. You feel good, but you’re STARVING and it’s not even lunch time yet! You want chips, but do you really want to undo all the good accomplished with your exercise routine? No, you do not! Decide what you crave and then research... 
by Cindy Brehse | Sep 17, 2018 | Lifestyle, Pain Relief, Strength
I knew I was failing in grip strength when making one of my healthy stir-fry recipes one evening. I went to pick up my large skillet with my left hand and pour it onto my plate, and my wrist couldn’t do the job. I had to change hands, which felt really awkward since...
