More Than Just Relaxation – The Benefits of Massage
Massage therapy is often seen as a luxury or a treat, but did you know that it offers a wide range of health benefits that go far beyond relaxation? Whether you’re dealing with stress, muscle tension, or chronic pain, massage can be a powerful tool for improving your overall well-being. Here are some of the […]
Waiting for water to boil? Try these 5 genius fitness hacks in the kitchen
Multitasking moves that can help older adults with lower back or balance issues* Since we spend A LOT of time in the kitchen, why not work out a few kinks while you’re waiting for the oven to preheat, the pot to boil or a microwave beep? Hard-working millennials to sedentary retirees, almost everyone spends […]
What Exercises Help Keep Bones Strong?
Rhonda Zonoozi Exercise Physiologist & Health Coach I’ve heard that exercise can help strengthen bones and ward off osteoporosis. What are the best exercises for this? The two most important types of exercise to increase bone strength are weight-bearing workouts and resistance training, also called strength training. Any exercise or activity in which you are upright on […]
Sweat is a Gift
Rhonda Zonoozi Exercise Physiologist & Health Coach (As seen in the Sun City Independent and Surprise Today) I’ve started dozens of exercise programs in my life and I’ve ended up quitting all of them. Do you have any advice on how to stick to it? I’m going to answer your question with a question. Why are […]
What to Eat Before, During and After Physical Activity
by Tracy Garrett Baseball great Babe Ruth excelled on a strict diet of hot dogs and beer. Basketball star Maurice Cheeks led the 76ers to the 1983 championship, powered by chocolate-chip cookies and Hawaiian Punch. Women’s half-pipe snowboarder Alexandra Duckworth prepares for every competition by downing two gallons of coffee. Whether you are a professional […]
Training Youth Back into Your Body
Taking care of your fascia can bring back ‘bounce’ and ease chronic pain By Laine Bergeson for Next Avenue Say the word “fascia” a few years ago and many people would have given you a blank stare, as apt to think you were referring to a houseplant as to your body’s critical connective tissue. Fascia […]
Is Too Much Sitting not Good for Your Health?
ASK THE EXPERT – As seen in the Surprise Independent, May 20, 2015 By design, humans are not sedentary creatures but technology, despite its countless positives, has turned many of us into sitting ducks. Recent research has shown that prolonged sitting increases one’s risk of death by up to 40 percent. It almost sounds like the plot for a low-budget horror film, “The Attack […]
When Strength Training, What is a Key Food Source?
ASK THE EXPERT – As seen in the Surprise Independent, April 15, 2015 Although most American adults eat sufficient protein, many seniors do not. Interested in improving your health and wellness? Sun Health Center for Health & Wellbeing packages offer value-priced combinations of our most popular services. Learn more today! Adequate protein intake is essential […]
What is the Most Important Food Group When Exercising?
ASK THE EXPERT – As seen in the Surprise Independent, April 1, 2015 Carbohydrates are the body’s preferred source of energy for our daily activities, especially when we exercise. If we don’t have adequate carb intake, when we try to exercise we notice an onset of fatigue and feel like we’ve run out of gas. Interested in improving your health and wellness? […]
