Here’s the thing about excuses: They’re nonsense. (There’s another popular term we won’t use here.) You say you don’t have time or money to take care of yourself? How about, […]
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11 Tips to Move More Every Day
It’s easy to move more throughout the day when you know how to spot the opportunities. Every little bit adds up! Here are some of the simplest ways to do […]
Read MoreNew Book Highlights Exercise for Long ‘Healthspan’
What’s the most important thing you can do for long-term health and quality of life? Nutrition? Sleep? Stress management? Nope, although those are all important. It’s exercise, hands down. That’s […]
Read MoreJeff’s Story of Recovery After Stroke
https://thefitnessedgeps.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/IMG_1771.mov Video of Jeff back in Saugatuck, MI April 2023. Benefits of Exercise for Recovery In 2019 our client and member Jeff suffered his second stroke. He was unable to […]
Read MoreBuild the Mindset for Fitness Success
One of the great things about getting older is this: By now, you’ve learned how important it is to have the right mindset in building a new habit or working […]
Read MoreWhy Everyone over 50 Should Be Lifting Weights – Including You
If you’re over 50 or so, you might be gaining weight, developing high blood pressure, and becoming frailer and weaker by the day. It’s true. Sorry. Plus, if you’re like […]
Read MoreMeet Your Hip Flexors: They Need Some Love
Back pain is a problem for countless active adults. Did you know a frequent culprit is tight hip flexors? These muscles are crucial in just about all movement, from standing […]
Read More7 Lies You Tell Yourself to Avoid Getting Fit
Was it Freud who said we can’t get through the day without telling ourselves seven little lies? Or was it a magazine quiz we read in the dentist’s office? Doesn’t […]
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