by Patsi Krakoff | Mar 21, 2019 | Exercise, Senior Fitness, Senior Health
In the war on aging, nothing beats strength training. It’s the single most effective way for seniors to create younger-looking bodies by overcoming the loss of muscle (atrophy) and loss of bones (osteoporosis). Lifting and pulling weights builds muscles,...
by Patsi Krakoff | Feb 23, 2019 | Exercise, Senior Fitness, Senior Health
Here in our village of Ajijic,in Mexico, falls and fractures are quite common: cobblestone streets, narrow sidewalks and tourists craning their necks are a recipe for disaster. One misstep off a curb and toodle-doo, off to the hospital we go. Add to that an abundance...
by Patsi Krakoff | Jan 2, 2019 | Causes of Aging, Exercise, Senior Fitness, Senior War on Aging
There’s no denying it: even healthy, active seniors will experience muscle loss with aging. It’s part of the body’s way of aging. The problem is, we don’t really notice muscle decay as it is happening. It goes on in a cellular level, so slowly...
by Patsi Krakoff | Dec 1, 2018 | Causes of Aging, Longevity, Senior Fitness, Senior War on Aging
“Why we age” is a good question. I was hoping I could avoid aging or at least cover it up. When you think about it, we are actually lucky to experience aging. Some of our friends haven’t been so lucky. Still, aging is a stern taskmaster. We have...
by Patsi Krakoff | Sep 13, 2017 | Exercise, Longevity, Senior Fitness
What are the most common excuses that stop seniors from exercising? If you’re like most seniors, you have your recurring reasons to hate exercise that stops you from “just doing it.” Am I right? Let’s face it, you probably hate exercise....
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