Falls are the leading cause of fractures, hospital admissions for trauma, and injury deaths among older adults according to the National Council on Aging. Fear of falling can be a reason older adults choose not to participate in activities, even activities that they typically enjoy. A misconception is that partaking in an exercise routine […]
How to Manage Portion Control
The average American should consume about 2000 calories (2500 if living an active lifestyle) a day. However, it’s very challenging to discern what one serving is in a given meal, especially when foods are not packaged. Here are some tips. Fruits and Vegetables Aim to eat 2 cups of fruit and 2.5 cups of vegetables. […]
Power Lifting: Do the risks outweigh the benefits?
Powerlifting has gained monumental popularity over the past couple years for not only competitive powerlifters and bodybuilders, but in the general population as well. The rise in popularity for bodybuilders began in the mid 1960’s. Today, through the use of technology, powerlifting videos and instruction can be viewed by anyone. Powerlifting is a form of resistance training that involves […]