The information in this blog was from an industry presented ACSM webinar that I want to share with you. The American College of Sports...

How much fitness is needed to stay independent? Are you on track to stay independent? As we age, adequate functional fitness such as...

Walking is a cardiovascular or aerobic exercise which is a rhythmic continuous activity. Adding variety to your daily walk for more...

With winter weather stopping your personal trainer from meeting you at your home? We want to remind you that Virtual Personal Training,...

High blood pressure (BP) or hypertension is the most common costly but modifiable major risk factor for the development of cardiovascular...

Spice up your daily walk or take your walking into '4-wheel drive’ for added benefits Adding variety to your daily walk is easy. First,...

The number of hip fractures in women will decrease slightly over the next 20 years, however, the NUMBER OF HIP FRACTURES IN MEN WILL...

Balance is a key indicator of our physical health.  Balance varies from one person to the next and generally deteriorates to an extent...

Six out of every 10 falls happen at home where we spend much of our time, and where tend to move around without thinking about our...

82% of Americans prefer to remain living in their own home The American Advisors Group, a home equity agency, recently conducted the...

Healthy nutrition and physical activity are keys to a long and healthy life, staving off disease and staying independent in your own...

One in four women over age 65 is unable to walk two blocks or climb a flight of stairs. Known as mobility disability, it is the leading...

Many of us are exercising at home independently or virtually with a health fitness professional and have purchased or received various...

There are many reasons why people fall. Determining possible causes and developing appropriate intervention is what we do. Have you or a...

The National Fibromyalgia Association recommends walking and especially nordic walking. Nordic walking appears to be even better than...

Most of us know that strength training with free weights, weight machines, or resistance bands can help build and maintain muscle mass...

Fall-related injuries are a major threat to the independence of older adults. Falls are the main reason older adults lose their...

Watch Physical Therapist Bayla O'Brien with Fitness & Function taking a client through breathing exercises. Respiratory function is a...

Resilience refers to how well you can deal with and bounce back from the difficulties of life. Resilient people have a level of reserve...

Rheumatoid Arthritis is most prevalent in individuals aged 40 years or older with the risk of developing RA being up to 5 times higher in...