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SilverSneakers. Put ’em on and let’s get moving!
When I first started the Catching Health blog back in 2011, I had a lot of extra time on my hands. I was also spending way too much of it sitting in front of my computer. St. Joseph’s College of Maine...
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How to make your fascia glide again
What’s fascia? Fascia is a type of connective tissue that wraps around our muscles, tendons, and ligaments. It’s kind of like a densely woven net made mostly of collagen. Without it, our bodies would...
View ArticleFitness tips for your knees
You could be 26 or 76 and have knee pain. When you’re on the younger end of the age spectrum it’s more likely to be caused by: an injury a mechanical issue — for instance, you might change how you walk...
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A small change can make a big difference
Moments like this are why I treasure having a flexible schedule. Have you ever made a change that affected you in a big way? That made you feel healthier or happier? One that I made was to quit my job...
View ArticleStrong to the core
Your core In our last two videos with strength coach Andy Wight, we got some fitness advice on our knees and our shoulders. In these next videos, we focus on our cores. If you’ve got a strong core, it...
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Ginny Hoy, Wonder Woman
For the past 10 years, Ginny Hoy has been a faithful member of Basics Fitness Center in South Portland, Maine. She’d always been active playing golf and other sports and raising seven kids, which she...
View ArticleHow to do a proper plank and push-up
In a recent Catching Health video Andy (my strength coach at AW Strength & Conditioning) showed us some moves that help strengthen our core. Core muscles include your abdominal, back, and pelvic...
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Ugh, it’s too cold and dark to exercise
Oh, yeah. That’s how I feel sometimes lately. It’s too cold and dark to exercise. I’ve been working with strength coach Andy Wight at AW Strength & Conditioning for three years now. Yes, I deserve...
View ArticleMotivation to move!
Been a little lax when it comes to getting regular exercise? You're not alone. Some people have figured out a routine that works for them, but others are struggling. If that's you, here's some...
View ArticleAdd some yoga poses to your life
As the days get shorter and cooler forcing people to hunker down inside, getting regular exercise can be a challenge. But not impossible. For instance, how about signing up for an online yoga class?
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