The idea of a massage may conjure images of a relaxing day at the spa sipping cucumber water. However, massage is so much more than a luxury. It can also improve posture, relieve pain, and address chronic health issues. Fascia is a thin connective tissue throughout the … [Read more...] about What Is Myofascial Release And How Can It Help Me?
Exercise and Fitness
Dot Malone: Fitness Inspiration
How I Started: I began my fitness journey at age 50. I focused on my appearance first. I was not only overweight, but my body had the appearance and feel of bread dough. I was exhausted. I no longer had the strength, stamina, or balance to perform tasks that at one time were … [Read more...] about Dot Malone: Fitness Inspiration
Movement Is Medicine
The perks exercise can offer a person could fill a book, and they have. Physical activity can improve balance, help prevent chronic disease, aid in arthritis pain, and even improve our mood. According to the Centers for Disease Control, as an older adult, regular physical … [Read more...] about Movement Is Medicine
An Accessible Venture In The Woods, At The Zoo, And In The Gym
It’s been 35 years since the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was passed, requiring public accommodations, employers, transportation providers, and other entities to be accessible to people with disabilities. But accessibility in and around Louisville still has a ways to go … [Read more...] about An Accessible Venture In The Woods, At The Zoo, And In The Gym
The Details of Getting Fit – Part 2 of How One Man Got His Fitness Back in His 50s and Beyond.
We talked to Chuck Bent, age 69, about how he got started on his fitness journey in his 50s — and we all can learn from his approach and attitude. What would you say is the best thing you gain from being fit? Oh my gosh!! It feels so good!! It feels good to be able … [Read more...] about The Details of Getting Fit – Part 2 of How One Man Got His Fitness Back in His 50s and Beyond.