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January 10, 2009
Getting fit after 50 is all about the little things.
Weight loss and increased fitness are desirable at any age, but we tend to think these goals are harder to achieve as we get older. Are they really? Most people are probably primarily motivated to “get in shape” because they want to look better, so what happens when appearance no longer seems so important? More...
dotFIT experts
February 24, 2009
dotFIT Longevity Program
This is the best and most complete longevity program supported by current research. Using the supplement strategy outlined below would provide an adult with all the currently well-studied compounds that have demonstrated positive outcomes in supporting brain, bone and cardiovascular health and thus may contribute to a longer, more productive lifespan. More...
dotFIT Experts
September 28, 2008
Don't Let Arthritis Stop You
Research has shown that low impact exercise, done correctly, can decrease joint pain and increase muscle strength, allowing arthritis sufferers to participate in their activities of daily living. More...
dotFIT experts
September 20, 2008
Seniors and Balance Training
Balance training has been shown to be beneficial in improving dynamic joint stabilization. More...
Larry Husted, MS, NASM-CPT, PES
February 16, 2009
Cancer
Cancer is the second leading cause of death in the United States behind heart disease. There are many different kinds of cancers, but some are more common than others. More...
dotFIT experts
February 15, 2009
Arthritis
Arthritis is an inflammatory condition affecting joints in the body. An estimated 46 million adults have been diagnosed with some form of arthritis More...
dotFIT experts
February 16, 2009
Heart Disease
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the U.S. It is a broad classification encompassing several more specific heart conditions. More...
dotFIT experts
February 16, 2009
Hypertension
Hypertension is the term used for high blood pressure (blood pressure which consistently rises over 140/90). Systolic pressure is the top number (140), the pressure created by your beating heart. Diastolic pressure is the bottom number (90), the pressure inside blood vessels when the heart is at rest. More...
dotFIT experts
February 16, 2009
Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis causes bones to become fragile, making them more likely to break. When left untreated, the bones grow progressively weaker until they break (more commonly known as bone fractures). More...
dotFIT experts
February 17, 2009
Lower Back Pain
Nearly everyone experiences lower back pain at some point in his or her life. It is the second most common neurological ailment in the United States asides from headaches. More...
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