Half century health and fitness logo
Background of a beach

Aging & Hormones

What is aging?

In laymans terms, aging refers to the gradual physiological changes that occur in the body leading to old age and the decline of our body’s ability to perform and adapt to various stresses.

Keith

How does aging affect you?

Aging leads to decreases in...

  • Mobility and Flexibility

  • Muscle tone and Muscle mass

  • Movement

  • Overall health

  • Strength

  • Bone density

Aging leads to increases in...

  • Tightness and Rigidity

  • Bodyweight

  • Body dysfunction

  • Risk of cardiovascular disease

  • Sedentary lifestyle

  • Risk of type 2 diabetes

How to best combat the effects of aging

Move

  • Rotate

  • Move sideways

  • Move forwards

  • Jump

Lengthen

  • Active stretching

  • Yoga

  • Static stretching

Strengthen & Stabilize

  • Bi-Lateral movements

  • Unilateral movements

  • Compound movements

Eat healthy

  • Proper macronutrient choices

  • Proper macronutrient ratios

  • Sufficient protein intake

  • Drink plenty of water

Move

  • Rotate

  • Move sideways

  • Move forwards

  • Jump

Lengthen

  • Active stretching

  • Yoga

  • Static moving

Strengthen & Stabilize

  • Bu-Lateral movements

  • Unilateral movements

  • Compound movements

Eat healthy

  • Active stretching

  • Yoga

  • Static stretching

  • Jump

Benefits of training with me

I will explain, simplify, organize, and structure all of this information into terms that are easy to understand and follow. I will also speak with you regularly to discuss any aspects of your program to ensure you become detail-oriented and continuously progress.

Elaine