Okay ladies, jogging, spinning and aerobic classes are great. But in order to maintain and increase your muscle mass after 40, weight training is a non negotiable. Women naturally start to lose muscle mass after menopause, unless you take steps to reverse it. Building muscle can increase what’s known as your basal metabolic rate, the […]

Fasting is a common religious practice with roots in ancient tradition. But recent research is bringing to light multiple health benefits  associated with intermittent fasting (IF).  Intermittent fasting, abstaining from eating for an  extended period of time, has drawn the attention of the weight loss industry because the caloric restriction approach continues to disappoint, showing […]

  The all too common expression, “going downhill” has become ingrained into the American psyche, so much so that many seniors believe that becoming frail and decrepit is a natural part of the aging process. However, the research suggests otherwise. What The Experts Are Saying While the body does change over time, many of the […]

Two-thirds of male respondents in a recent survey said that they avoid going to the doctor as long as possible, and 37 percent said they withhold information from their doctors. In classic  George Lopez fashion, many men blow off loving nudges from family and friends to go to the doctor because after all “they got […]

The National Council on Aging says that with proper care seniors can expect to live a fall free lifestyle. Learn how you can support the seniors in your life reduce their fall risk.

Experts say that many Americans have gained between 10-15 lbs during the quarantine. See you can stay lean or even lose weight at home. Maintain a Routine: It doesn’t have to be strict but having a list of tasks or goals to accomplish with a general time frame in which to complete them will keep […]

BeneFit Personal Training is dedicated to serving the health and wellness needs of our senior clients. In commemoration of Alzheimer’s Awareness Month we spoke with Effie Murphy to talk about what you can do to reduce your risk.

Nearly 6 million Americans are being robbed of their most treasured possession, their memories.  Alzheimer’s has become an epidemic impacting not only its victims, but the 16 million spouses, siblings and friends who care for them.  For the month of November, we will  share information on the latest advances in research, dispel some myths, interview […]

Check out this great article and video about how you can use a simple Spreadsheet to acheive your wellness goals in 2018! Writing down your key areas of focus and tracking your progress daily on a spreadsheet can add the same kind of accountability you get from working with an in-home personal trainer! Let me […]

Skip the curbside mailbox and walk into the post office instead. Take your dog for a short 10 minute walk instead of letting her out in the back. Eliminate the elevator. If elimination is too much to ask… try to dramatically reduce   your use of elevators and take the stairs from time to time. Seniors should stretch every morning. Whether […]