AMERICAN HEART AWARENESS MONTH
Our Mission To be a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives. The six cardiologists who founded the American Heart Association in 1924 would be amazed. From humble beginnings, the AHA has grown into the nation’s oldest and […]
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Sheet Pancakes
Ingredients pancakes: 2 cups all-purpose flour 1/4 cup sugar 1 tablespoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1-1/2 cups 2% milk 2 large eggs, room temperature 1/4 cup butter, melted 2 teaspoons vanilla extract toppings: 1/4 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips […]
Read More7 Workout Tips for Women Over 40
Staying active after 40 is essential for maintaining physical and mental well-being, but it’s important to tailor your fitness routine to suit your body’s changing needs. Focus on exercises that build strength, improve flexibility, and boost cardiovascular health to stay […]
Read MoreBulgarian Split Squat
Why it works: This single-leg exercise isolates each side to correct imbalances while sculpting glutes and quads. It also enhances stability and balance. Muscles worked: Glutes, quads, hamstrings, core. How to do it: Stand a few feet in front of […]
Read MoreHealthy Breakfast Smoothie
Ingredients Deselect All 1 cup oat milk, plus more as needed (see Cook’s Note) 2 cups fresh baby spinach 1 cup frozen banana slices 1 cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt 1/2 cup frozen blueberries 1/2 cup frozen raspberries 1/4 cup […]
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Healthy Breakfast Burrito
Directions Scramble the egg whites with a little Pam. Remove. Dice onion and saute with with a little Pam till golden brown. Add the hash browns, cover and cook for 10 minutes, stirring once. Add salt, pepper, garlic powder and […]
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Women’s Wellness: Tips to Stay Healthy All Year
Lay the Groundwork: Healthy Habits Small, daily choices can make a big difference over time. The American Cancer Society encourages these core lifestyle habits to lower the risk of cancer and chronic conditions: Eat a nutritious, balanced diet Focus on whole […]
Read MoreBarbell Back Squat
Why it works: The barbell back squat is a powerhouse move that strengthens the entire lower body. It engages multiple large muscle groups at once, making it one of the best exercises for building strength, muscle mass, and calorie burn. Muscles […]
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Weight Training for Women
Weight Training for Women Misconceptions about weight training—often based on unproven fears of becoming too muscular—can keep women from pushing their fitness levels. That’s unfortunate because weight training provides several important health benefits for women. Most important, it helps them […]
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Q&A: American Heart Month spotlights heart disease risks, including ‘silent’ high blood pressure
Q: February is American Heart Month. Why does this observance matter, and why is heart disease still the leading cause of death in the U.S.? American Health Month matters because it reminds us that despite all medical advances, heart disease […]
Read MoreHow to do a Renegade Row
Great exercise for core and back! If you need to start on your knees for a modified version, do so!
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