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All about Your Posterior Chain
Picture this: Your grandchild runs toward you, arms outstretched. You bend down to scoop him up—except your back twinges, your knees...

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3 days ago1 min read


Member Highlight : Sue embraces the challenge of learning a new language
Learning a language as an older adult can significantly benefit cognitive health by improving memory retention, enhancing problem solving...

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Mar 191 min read


Trouble Sleeping? Time to Lift Weights!
Struggling to get a good night’s sleep? You’re not alone. In fact, studies show that up to half of mature adults report trouble sleeping...

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Mar 122 min read


A Stroke Couldn’t Keep Him Down
Malcolm Miller recalls clearly that he was driving with his wife, son and two dogs in the car, stopping at a red light to enter the...

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Feb 242 min read


WTS Member Highlight : Planning your Adventures
One of the things we talk about with our health is that it is not all about fitness. It is also about trying new things and having...

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Feb 171 min read


How Strength Training Protects the Heart
Everyone says they want to stay “young at heart.” But are they willing to lift weights to do it? Conventional wisdom has long held that...

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Feb 122 min read


WTS Member Highlight: Confidence for Adventures
We talk quite a bit about active aging and being able to do the things we enjoy. One thing we don’t often talk about is the courage to...

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Jan 262 min read


WTS Member Highlight - Strength and Resilience
Carol talks about being proactive with our healthcare One of the many benefits of building strength is if you require surgery, you can...

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Jan 232 min read


The 7 Types of Rest We All Need
Have you ever felt so exhausted that all you needed was a good night’s sleep? Everyone has. But have you ever STILL felt exhausted, even...

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Jan 131 min read


Rate of Perceived Exertion: Helping You Listen To Your Body
You've probably have seen a chart like this or heard the term RPE, let's look at how this can help you meet your weekly activity goals....

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Jan 61 min read


Korean BBQ Chicken
If you have yet to discover the powers of gochujang to transform any bland protein into something exciting, here’s an easy way to learn....

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Dec 15, 20242 min read


How to Keep Moving over the Holidays
If you think there’s no point in even trying to exercise over the holidays, tweak your thinking just a bit. Focus on getting in at least...

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Dec 3, 20242 min read


Shop Smart for a Healthy Immune System
After the pandemic, we all know how important it is to keep up a strong immune system, particularly among people over 65 or so. And now...

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Oct 28, 20241 min read


5 Great Reasons to Stretch
Here are a few of the main benefits of stretching. It improves your performance, no matter what you’re doing – in the gym, on a field or...

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Aug 11, 20241 min read


Walking Can Prevent Back Pain, Study Finds
Walking regularly after a flareup of back pain can prevent another occurrence for twice as long, according to a new study. “Walking is a...

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Jul 15, 20241 min read


Fitness Facts: The 3 Planes of Movement
Here’s a common exercise question, followed by a helpful explanation. “Why do you sometimes have us twist our bodies while we’re also...

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Jul 7, 20242 min read


Train for Pickleball Power
Everybody loves pickleball, it seems. But did you know that working out can give you a huge advantage on the court? It’s true. If you...

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Jun 3, 20242 min read


Physical Exercise Is Essential for Mental Health, Too
At every stage in life, physical health is tied to mental health. When we feel good physically, we’re more likely to feel good mentally,...

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May 20, 20241 min read


When to Pause on the Path and Look Back
Here’s a “hot take” on a common bit of advice that tells us to “Never look back – you’re not going that way.” Yeah, sure. But here’s the...

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May 15, 20244 min read


A Positive Outlook and Other Longevity Hacks
Having a positive attitude is good for you and even increases the likelihood of living longer. It might be because upbeat people are also...

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Apr 28, 20241 min read
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