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Tips on Navigating Middle Age

Jul 26, 2021 | Healthy Aging

Navigating middle age, especially as a woman over 40, can be a daunting task. We’re expected to hide our aging skin, but to take pride in ourselves at the same. These conflicting viewpoints can be confusing, but don’t have to be overwhelming. Take some time to reflect on what being over 40 means to you.…

Safe and Effective Core Exercises for Older Adults

Mar 25, 2021 | Healthy Aging

As we get older, it is common to notice small changes in how our body feels. You might feel a bit stiffer getting out of bed, less steady on your feet, or slower when bending and reaching. That is where core exercises for older adults can make a real difference. Your core is not just…

Aging is a Gift- Appreciate and Embrace It

Mar 4, 2021 | Healthy Aging

The future can be overwhelming. Growing older means many physical changes to our bodies and the world around us that we cannot control. Many of us try to ignore this reality, trying to grasp onto our youth like a slippery bar of soap. Instead, we should realize that aging is a gift that not everyone…

Liette- The 70-Year-Old Stretcher

Dec 21, 2020 | Stretching Tips

WeStretch is truly for everybody and every body. In our search to discover who our “prime” users are, we have uncovered such a variety of people. From our first known user with cerebral palsy, to grandmas who have never exercised, dads with a competitive streak, couch-potato 20 year-olds, to world class dancers- the range has…

Stretching Benefits Women Over 40 Should Know

Oct 9, 2018 | Healthy Aging

Stretching Benefits for Women over 40 should know Women over 40 do weight training and cardio workouts to keep their bones strong and their hearts healthy. There is one pillar of fitness that’s often neglected, though: a regular stretching routine done separately from warmups and cooldowns. There is a myriad of stretching benefits for middle-aged…