Category Archives: Science of Aging

What’s Your Choice?

Posted on July 22, 2011 by Smart Staff

So, how is the strength training coming? Maybe this will help motivate you. Just yesterday, I discovered a distressing statistic in one of my favorite wellness resources, Fit & Well. The authors of the book, Fahey, Insel and Roth, exercise … Continue reading →

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The Arthritis Myth

Posted on July 13, 2011 by Smart Staff

Well, I did it. I attended my first Strength Training session last Wednesday evening – just as I blogged that I would. I even persuaded two of my closest buddies to join me. Guess what – it was Fun! Remember: … Continue reading →

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Show Your Strength – at the 2nd BIG WALK on Sunday

Posted on June 17, 2011 by Smart Staff

Father’s Day is this Sunday, June 19th – the date of the 2nd BIG WALK. We are meeting at 1:00 P.M. at Rocky Ridge Park and walking “Sue’s Trail”, which is located at the end of Deninger Road. Let’s have … Continue reading →

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There Won’t Be an Escalator at The Big Walk

Posted on June 7, 2011 by Smart Staff

This getting “Younger Next Year” is keeping me so busy that I just can’t blog as often as I’d like. Even though I’ve been incommunicado for almost two weeks, I’ve been working in the trenches, coaching and cheerleading others to … Continue reading →

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What’s Your Excuse?

Posted on April 14, 2011 by Smart Staff

My favorite “excuse” for not getting my daily dose of medicine (i.e. exercise) is that I can’t fit it into my day – “I’m too busy”. Sound familiar? And, I bet there is a study that ranks excuses not to … Continue reading →

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Swimming Against the Tide – Grow, Don’t Decay

Posted on April 1, 2011 by Smart Staff

April 1st. Even though there was snow on the ground this morning, it’s time to jump into the water and start swimming – against the tide! Because Harry’s First Rule (remember Harry’s Seven Rules) is: Exercise six days a week … Continue reading →

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Springtime on the Savannah

Posted on March 21, 2011 by Smart Staff

What a great way to celebrate the beginning of Spring! Nearly 200 people came out to John Rudy Park and challenged themselves to get moving at the 1st Big Walk. See how excited we were! A huge THANKS to Gary … Continue reading →