When it comes to fall prevention, improving your balance is your first line of defense. We will show you 3 simple exercises that you can do at home with a chair assist, to dramatically reduce your fall risk. Need support with your fitness program so that you can steady yourself and avoid falls, we can[…]
Make Getting Up From a Fall Easier with Three Simple Exercises
Falling and being unable to get up can be frightening for many seniors. The good news is that there are 3 basic exercises that you can do at home to ensure that you have the core, upper body and leg strength to successfully recover from a fall. Need support with your fitness program so that[…]
How to Rise From a Fall with Confidence
There is nothing funny about falling and being unable to safely get up. Thousands of seniors fall each year and many are unable to get up leaving them trapped on the floor for hours. This video will offer a safe and effective way to rise from a fall when you are alone and have no[…]
Sixty & Showing No Signs of Slowing Down
Only three months into her fitness program she is 19 lbs lighter, sleeping better and on track to being in the best shape of her life! Client of the month, Franne McNeal, talks with Faith Ritter about her over- the- summer success, her “total immersion” philosophy and and why she believes consistency is key! This[…]
Staying on Track While You Travel
If you’re convinced that eating right on vacation is about as likely as your teenager returning the car with a full tank of gas, I have some good news for you. With a little forethought and intention, you can sight see, dine out and create lasting memories without totally derailing your fitness program. Here are[…]
Do You Know What Your Parents Had for Dinner Last Night? Seth Lefberg’s Clients Do.
Chefs for Seniors owner and operator, Seth Lefberg, talks with Faith Ritter and explains that his company not only ensures that his clients eat fresh, healthy and wholesome meals each day, but his staff often become an extension of the family. Their personalized in- home meal preparation service provides comfort to children who can’t always[…]
BeneFit Celebrates 80-Year Old Fitness Enthusiast for Her Lifelong Commitment to Health & Longevity
For Minority Health Month, BeneFit celebrates friend, role model and fitness enthusiast, Agnes Dumas for her lifelong commitment to health and longevity and her dogged determination to use it and never lose it. Agnes is one of a growing number of seniors proving that aging may be inevitable but getting old is optional. We were[…]
Senior Athlete, Bruce Rubin, On How To Age Without Getting Old
Faith Ritter talks with Bruce Rubin, a 77- year- old competitive athlete, who is proving that aging may be inevitable, but getting “old” is optional. Find out how, at the age of 40, he made a complete 360 and embarked on a journey that has led to a 60 pound weight loss, competitions in 6[…]
Dr. Paul Randolph Shares His Prescription to Realize Lasting Change in 2021
Are you considering setting some goals for the new year? Or maybe you have decided that you won’t even bother setting goals after falling short in years past. You’ve certainly got the starting power… but your staying power has been in short supply. Pastor and certified counselor, Dr. Paul Randolph, talks with our very own[…]
Secrets to a Happier Healthier Winter: A Candid Talk with Psychology Professor Dr. Kalayjian
The sadness you may feel during that fall and winter may not just be moodiness but symptoms associated with Seasonal Affective Disorder. Columbia University psychology professor, Dr. Kalayjian explains the relationship between sun exposure and our emotional state, why social distancing is making more people susceptible and why outdoor physical fitness should be a part[…]