Fit & Healthy Buffalo- Fitness Success After 40

  The other day I saw a former client at the grocery store. She’s a great person – always makes me smile! But as soon as she saw me, she actually looked like she felt guilty. “I keep meaning to get back in to see you, but honestly I’ve been too tired to even think about it,” she told me. Guess what? I totally get it! At some point during the past couple of years, we’ve probably ALL felt too tired: worn out and like everything was just too much work. Even our own self-care. But I’m going to tell you something you already know, deep down. Once you get (re)started, you’re going to feel so good – so POSITIVE – that you’ll wonder why you waited so long. There’s nothing more energizing than GETTING STARTED. Because you realize it’s not the big deal you’ve built it up to be in your head … you feel proud of yourself for taking action … and you get excited about all the possibilities! That positivity moves you forward until you start experiencing all of those amazing physical benefits … … th

  When you set out to live a healthier, better life, part of your goal was to shed that belly fat that has plagued you all these years. However, try as you may, it sticks around like a bad habit. While extra belly fat is a deterrent to your self-confidence, it comes with an array of serious health dangers as well. From increased risk for cancer to heart disease to diabetes, unwanted belly bulge puts your life at risk every day. If you’ve been struggling to kiss it goodbye, it may be for one of these five reasons. Reason #1: Your Mediocre Workout As long as you can remember, medical experts have recommended you get at least 30 minutes of exercise a few days a week. And for good reason. Much of the industrialized world has cut movement out of their lives in many ways, making it necessary to hit the gym in order to stay fit. However, if you think 30 minutes of light jogging on the treadmill three days a week is going to get rid of that belly fat, think again. To burn the flab, you’ll n

Physical fitness. It’s a goal, a lifestyle, a surefire way to set yourself apart from the legions of people who are too lazy or scared to make the changes necessary to gain physical fitness. If you happen to be one of the people who have yet to truly commit to physical fitness, understanding the perks of physical fitness may help you dig in and go for physical fitness, starting today. What can you expect from your life as a fit person? Here are nine gifts that you’ll enjoy when you turn the corner on physical fitness. Gift 1: You’ll Want More Exercise newbies have a hard time believing it, but there will come a time when you crave exercise. It may not be during those first few days or weeks, but once your body becomes fit and begins to perform the way it was built to perform, you’ll hunger to hit the gym every day, and you’ll give it your all once you’re there. Miss a day in the gym? You’ll feel guilty and lazy enough to never miss again! Gift 2: Bedtime Will Be Better This one doesn’t

  You eat the right foods, drink the right drinks, and exercise regularly. In other words, you’re strong and healthy. There is only one hole in your overall good health. You’re as flexible as a piece of plywood. But there’s good news! You don’t have to stay inflexible your entire life. With the right steps, you can improve your flexibility, which will make life that much better. Ready to get started building a more flexible you? Here’s how. Roll Before For many years, it was common practice to stretch before working out. In recent years, folks have ditched that advice for something better: lightly performing whatever you plan to do. Going to run? Walk and then jog before getting into a run. For those who want to take their routines to the stretchy limit, it’s time to use a foam roller. With a foam roller, you work to gently stretch your muscles before working them out, and better yet, you stretch them out safely. Essentially a massage for your muscles, foam rolling helps your muscl