By: Dr. Beth Templin
As you age, you can lose 3-5% of your muscle strength each year. That may not seem like much, but when you think about 10 years, that's a 30% loss. Losing your muscle strength is part of the normal aging process, but how quickly it happens is directly related to how active you are. 
By: Dr. Beth Templin
It may seem strange, but your hand strength is closely related to how long you will live. What is that? Grip strength is considered to be a "biomarker" for the aging population. Biomarkers provide the individual and their medical team with a measurable indication of overall health.  By: Dr. Beth Templin
Back pain is one of the most common pain issues affecting older adults. It's concerning because it often results in disability and loss of independence if left unaddressed. Why are aging adults more prone to back pain issues as they age? We commonly see two major factors that play a role in creating back pain. The first is weakness of your core muscles.  By: Dr. Beth Templin
The goal to Age In Place is common among many of the people we work with here at HouseFit. They want to continue living in their current home for as long as possible. It requires staying healthy and active so they can not only take care of themselves but continue to take care of all the day to day activities of managing a house.  By: Dr. Beth Templin
Strength training in older adults is often overlooked or more frequently under-dosed. What do I mean by that? In order to actually make a change in your strength, one that will make an impact on your quality of life, you need to follow the Overload Principle. The Overload Principle basically states that you must do more than what your body is used to in order to see change.  By: Dr. Beth Templin
In last month's blog, we discussed the 5 components of fitness: Balance, Strength, Endurance, Posture and Flexibility. Now we're going to dive a little deeper into each of these areas to discuss the importance of maintaining each as you age.  By: Dr. Beth Templin
For our first blog of the new year, I thought it would be appropriate to introduce you to the 5 components of fitness. At HouseFit, we make sure to address each of these areas when planning our exercise routines. |
AUTHORDr. Beth helps adults 55+ maximize their independence and fitness, so they can continue to enjoy a full and active life. Archives
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