Fit & Fabulous 30-Day Strength Training Program for Women Over 40
a woman over 40, life may have shifted in ways you never anticipated. Whether your kids are out of the house or more independent, you may find yourself with the rare gift of time to focus on yourself again. This new chapter is an opportunity to rediscover who you are now, to find renewed purpose…
Men over 40: the ultimate guide to a strength training program & staying fit
As men age, they face unique challenges: reduced muscle mass, slower metabolism, hormonal changes and even diminished confidence and libido. But here’s the silver lining–research has shown that men over 40 can build muscle and lose fat at nearly the same rate as they could in their 20s
At-home strength training for over 40: Build strength and mobility from the comfort of home
Studies show that falls leading to hip fractures significantly increase the risk of mortality within the first year of surgery. However, incorporating strength training into your routine can build bone density, maintain mobility, and improve balance, reducing the likelihood of such injuries. Strength training at home, isn’t about “bulking up” but about fostering functional strength to feel better, look better, and live better…
Top strength and cardio exercises for people over 40
As we continue to get older, health becomes more of a priority. We begin to notice changes within our bodies, from decreased energy levels to new aches and pains. Exercising becomes less about aesthetics and more about maintaining health, preventing disease, and staying independent as we age. Issues like erectile dysfunction, menopause, osteoporosis, and high blood pressure are common after 40, but exercise can be a powerful way to manage and even reverse these challenges.
Let exercise help reduce your seizures
69.9% of people with epilepsy have one or more comorbid health conditions: obesity, depression, anxiety, sleep quality and overall quality of life…etc. These comorbid conditions are exacerbated due to fear of physical activity and the false teaching that exercise induces seizures. The truth is that exercise not only decreases the frequency of seizures, but also reduces comorbidity...
How physical exercise helps memory loss
Memory loss associated with aging typically starts when you’re over 30 years.This process is exacerbated by chronic stress, especially in those with PTSD, affecting your daily living. You may find that you often leave a room forgetting what you were in search for or have trouble remembering facts or conversations, which once came easily to you. It’s important to establish...
Healing from complex trauma and PTSD: exercises for recovery
PTSD and CPTSD (complex PTSD) are mental roadblocks and dysfunction after a traumatic event. While PTSD typically results from a single incident, CPTSD stems from repeated, prolonged trauma, often from childhood trauma, although it can occur in adulthood by domestic abuse, repeated losses and grieving, and war. Those with CPTSD face the same symptoms of PTSD with additional challenges...
Can ptsd cause seizures? Understanding the connection
Non epileptic seizures are seizures from psychological or emotional distress. Therefore, the origin of this disorder is not physical like epilepsy. This is important to differentiate because the treatment course will be different. Often…
At-home guide for strength training guide to calm your nervous system and manage PTSD
When you feel triggered, your instinct might be to push yourself with a high-intensity workout to blow off steam. But this approach may not always be the best, especially if you’re already feeling overwhelmed. Instead, low-intensity strength training can...
Beginner’s guide to yoga and calisthenics training: calm your nervous system and ease PTSD
If you’re looking for an easy entry into training without a gym membership or time-consuming routines, yoga and calisthenics are perfect. These exercises can be done at home with little to no equipment and help manage stress, anxiety, and PTSD symptoms.
How to train low-intensity cardiovascular system for ptsd relief
Most people associate workouts with high-intensity exercises, giving all your effort, or as a way to blow off some steam. However, when you’re already on edge, a high-intensity workout may do more harm than good. In these cases