By Bobbe Ann Crouch One of the most common sources of heel pain, plantar fasciitis, causes a stabbing pain in the bottom of your foot near the heel. Under normal circumstances, the plantar fascia (the thick, fibrous band of tissue that runs from the heel bone to the toes) … [Read more...] about Five Ways to Ease Foot Pain
Exercise and Fitness
Get in the Game with Pickleball
By Rachel Reynolds | Photo by Melissa Donald One of the biggest adult recreational crazes right now involves a court and a net. And, no, it’s not tennis or badminton, it’s Pickleball. The game is a cross between tennis and ping pong and is designed to be easy to learn and … [Read more...] about Get in the Game with Pickleball
The New Age of Fitness: Ron Chilton
They’re strong, fast, energetic — and over age 50. The rules of the game have changed: sports competitions aren’t exclusive to young people. If you want to compete, all you need is grit and determination. Ron Chilton is a Kentucky Senior Games competitor who proves that you can … [Read more...] about The New Age of Fitness: Ron Chilton
The New Age of Fitness: Timothy Jenkins
They’re strong, fast, energetic — and over age 50. The rules of the game have changed: sports competitions aren’t exclusive to young people. If you want to compete, all you need is grit and determination. Timothy Jenkins is a Kentucky Senior Games competitor who proves that you … [Read more...] about The New Age of Fitness: Timothy Jenkins
Pedaling for Parkinson’s
For anyone with a neurological disorder, exercise is so important. Yet joining mainstream fitness classes can be – well, not a good fit. Fortunately, there are several classes in the area designed specifically for persons with movement disorders, such as Parkinson's … [Read more...] about Pedaling for Parkinson’s