by Mercedes | Mar 2, 2021 | Balanced Living
Click button below to download additional information. Muscle Tissue adapts to greater physical demands with tiny micro-tears in the muscle itself. During recovery these micro-tears fill in with nutritionally provided protein (amino acids), increasing the size of the...
by Mercedes | Mar 1, 2021 | Balanced Living
Click button below to download additional information. Type II Diabetes is the body’s resistance to insulin over time. Insulin breaks down glucose so our systems can use it for fuel. When normal amounts of insulin are not adequately processing glucose, extra amounts...
by Mercedes | Oct 13, 2020 | Fitness Information, Senior Fitness
5 Key Factors to Consider Range of movement Strength Fitness Osteoporosis Weight control Although moderate physical activity such as brisk walking is safe for most people, health experts suggest that you talk to your doctor before you start an exercise program if any...
by Mercedes | Oct 13, 2020 | Fitness Information, Senior Fitness
When you’re being active, just try talking: if you’re breathing hard but can still have a conversation easily, it’s moderate-intensity activity. If you can only say a few words before you have to take a breath, it’s vigorous-intensity...
by Mercedes | Oct 13, 2020 | Fitness Information, Senior Fitness
The aging process simply stated, is a decrease in the volume and frequency of human cell regeneration over time. (regeneration – a new healthy cell takes the place of a failing cell) Human cells have a limited lifespan of productivity and begin to fail over time. They...
