I got this in email, yesterday, from my co-worker, Debbie...She teaches the yoga part of our SilverSneakers program. I thought it was cute enough to post and more importantly depicts why I love teaching "seniors". I can only hope to move this well when I relocate to... THE RETIREMENT HOME http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dIsLsDXXJUE Enjoy and remember that age is just … [Read more...] about Senior Fitness at it’s Best!
Archives for February 2010
Everything Old is New Again
Though Biggest Loser was pre-empted by the Olympics last night, I still got my weekly fix of watching some individuals who re-invented themselves and their lives with significant weight loss. Home yesterday morning, I caught the Dr. Oz show and he was celebrating his 100th episode. On with him were 100 individuals who have lost over 100 pounds. They did not lose their weight … [Read more...] about Everything Old is New Again
Un-break my Heart, Part 2. The Blue-zoning Continues
Yesterday we looked at what the small town of Albert Lea is doing to encourage healthier lifestyles and un-break hearts and heart disease. I agree with those of you who are local and suggested "our town" of Coral Springs getting involved in the AARP/Blue Zone Vitality Project. One thing I have learned, through the years, is not to simply make suggestions, but to offer … [Read more...] about Un-break my Heart, Part 2. The Blue-zoning Continues
Un-break Our Hearts or Blue-zoning America
Last night I read a great article in the February 15 edition of Newsweek Magazine. Titled "Crimes of the Heart," and co-written by Walter C. Willet and Anne Underwood, it's main focus is how our society currently favors an unhealthy lifestyle and how we can learn from the research of Dan Buettner (The Blue Zone) and follow the lead of Albert Lea, Minnesota. Underwood, a … [Read more...] about Un-break Our Hearts or Blue-zoning America
Wisdom From the Little Prince
"One sees clearly only with the heart. Anything essential is invisible to the eyes." Antoine De Saint-Exupe'ry The above quote is from my favorite love story ever, The Little Prince. This classic children's tale of a Prince who falls in love with a rose, is much more meaningful as an adult. It is from that book that I learned eyes are blind, so we must look with our … [Read more...] about Wisdom From the Little Prince