FitLife

11/29/2025

100!
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A study of 128,000 people revealed that exercise is 1.5 times more effective than medication or therapy for reducing depression and anxiety—especially in older adults. Fitness isn’t just about building muscle; it’s about building mental strength too. The physical benefits of working out are widely known, but the mental clarity, focus, and happiness you gain are just as important.

When you train your body, you’re also training your mind. Regular exercise releases endorphins, reduces stress, and provides a sense of accomplishment. The gym isn’t just a place for physical transformation; it’s where you go to clear your mind, boost your mood, and strengthen your resilience.

Take care of your body and mind simultaneously. The gym is therapy in its truest form. 🏋️‍♀️🧠

11/28/2025

Early in the video, the one man talks about the value of isometrics.
And he's right
And for more reasons than he even stated:
Isometrics , when performed correctly, help strengthen your stabilizer muscles (in your core and along your spine),
**So they are very useful for rehabilitating after an injury or a surgery .
Because, you control the load, and are activating the nerve-muscle link (better better firing, better action, better function)
/but these kinds of exercises are not promoted on the Internet nor seeing as being a value because no movement is occurring during the exercise...
But that's why they are so valuable and value-giving in spine rehab!!
Try it (though not the iron cross that is demonstrated in this video... btw - Brian Shaw weighs over 400 pounds.)
> type 'static strength' in the text box if you want some videos of isometric spinal stabilization exercises.

10/15/2025

I remember watching her husband, Jack LaLanne exercising in tv.
> your spouse can benefit from your exercising consistency & commitment to

10/15/2025

She’s right on on this one.
The common thought in the medical profession is the tightness needs to be stretched.
WHEN muscles around that joint are tested an examination, we can often find weaknesses in key joint stabilizers or comp compensation patterns that a person (their body) has developed.
These can be unraveled and a normal and healthy balance reestablished through a
Prescribed Recovery Plan (yes, grounded Physical Therapists prescribe targeted exercises just as a general physician or specialist, prescribes targeted medications)
Reach out & let’s see if we can get you moving better, feeling better and having more vitality! Text ‘I’m ready’ in the box below, and I’ll reach back out to you.

10/06/2025

That’s fast!
> The Run Hard Running Team Augusta season is starting on October 13th. <
Can your child achieve thru running? Yes!
And the disciplines, character building, positive atmosphere, teamwork, and perseverance & commitment
can influence All other areas of their lives too! 🙂

Liliana Beemer broke the EHS 5k record with a 17:30 this morning! Congratulations, Liliana!

09/30/2025

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Born on July 4, 1887, at the Six Nations Reserve in Ontario, Tom Longboat (Cogwagee) grew up running the forest trails of his people. Inspired by Mohawk marathoner Bill Davis, he entered his first race in 1905.
Two years later, at just 19 years old, Longboat lined up for the 1907 Boston Marathon. Against seasoned competitors and harsh conditions, he crossed the finish in 2:24:24, smashing the record by nearly five minutes and becoming the first Indigenous champion of the prestigious race.
But medals were never the whole story.
Reporters ridiculed him for taking days of rest between grueling workouts, calling him lazy. Yet Longboat was simply following Haudenosaunee traditions of balance — what modern athletes now praise as interval training.
He represented Canada at the 1908 London Olympics, turned professional, and captured the 1909 World Marathon Championship in New York. During World War I, he carried urgent messages across dangerous front lines as a dispatch runner, relying on the same endurance that made him a champion.
From the trails of Six Nations to the battlefields of Europe, Tom Longboat proved that innovation, endurance, and cultural wisdom run deeper than prejudice.

~Weird Wonders and Facts

09/26/2025

Everything written in this article is true
I just went for a 3+ mile run this morning and it’s not because I don’t have arthritis!
* I have it in my knees and my back , and probably in my ankles.
> Running is a skill . <
But in our culture, we don’t see it that way in the general population.
** running in the technique the author describes above decreases braking, AND reduces joint forces SIGNIFICANTLY from the ground.
>> do you want to run better and more efficiently?

Running technique is more important than many runners realize. The way your foot lands can make a huge difference in how efficiently you run and how likely you are to get injured.

Trying to land your foot under your body instead of out in front helps reduce braking forces and keeps you moving smoothly forward.

Another key is your step rate. Taking quicker, shorter steps around 170 to 180 per minute improves your rhythm and reduces strain on your legs. Slower, longer strides often lead to overstriding, which wastes energy and can cause injuries.

Posture matters too. Keeping your body upright with a slight forward lean from the ankles not the waist helps maintain momentum.

Relax your shoulders and let your arms swing naturally to help drive your movement forward without tension.

Making these simple changes might feel strange at first, but small improvements over time can make running easier, faster, and more enjoyable.

Focusing on your form means you can run longer distances with less fatigue and fewer aches. So, pay attention to how you move, and watch your running take off!

Photo: Marta García Alonso

09/25/2025

My cousin was a professional cyclist for years: she says she and her team did the same thing

Nearly 90% of Tour de France riders use Coca-Cola mid-race. Here’s why the sugar-caffeine combo delivers a powerful late-race boost and how to use it wisely in your own training and racing.

09/23/2025

Here’s another reason to ride for cancer research, or another ride or walk or run.
* Signup for an event 6-8 wks out, a ride/walk/run that requires more of you: more commitment, more cardio health, more strength, more consistency.
So you are in a better state of health then,
And you can FEEL the difference … and continue on, exercising and eating better. 🙂
Then, if you continue, you’re 5 year and 10 year and 20 year health and fitness will be MUCH better, vital and strong!

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Riding a bike is associated with a 19% lower risk of all-cause dementia and a 22% lower risk of Alzheimer’s disease, compared with taking nonactive travel modes such as a car, bus or train, a recent study found: https://cnn.it/3VtX159

09/21/2025

Some days you feel like crushing a 100K ride. Other days, getting out for 20 minutes feels like a win. And that’s okay.

Eddy Merckx, one of the greatest cyclists of all time, said it best: “Ride as much or as little, as long or as short as you feel. But ride.”

This quote isn't just for cyclists. It’s a mindset every runner, every athlete, and honestly, every human should carry.
Perfectionism kills progress.
Waiting for the “perfect time” or “ideal energy” or “the right gear” often leaves us doing nothing at all.
But momentum doesn’t need to start with a sprint. Sometimes it begins with just putting on your shoes and stepping out the door.

There’s value in consistency, even when the effort feels small.
A slow jog on tired legs.
A walk to clear your mind.
A short ride between meetings.
They all count.
Because what matters most isn’t how far or how fast you go it’s that you go.

Movement is medicine.
It’s therapy.
It’s momentum.
And every small session adds up to something bigger over time.

So if today’s a 5-minute ride or a 50K loop, honor it.
Show up in whatever way you can.
You never regret the ride.
But you’ll always remember the day you stopped showing up.