This Is Your Brain On Exercise - MORE Important NOW Than Ever!
Enjoy a medium or fast paced walk, or run, in beautiful Lakes Park in Fort Myers! Photo courtesy of Charly Caldwell II
Statistically speaking, the world health organization estimates that the number of people living with dementia is currently 47.5 million and is projected to increase to 75.6 million by 2030.
The total number of new cases of dementia each year is nearly 7.7 million, implying 1 new case every 4 seconds.
The economic burden on the US healthcare system is an estimated $604 billion annually, which will only increase as the disease becomes more prevalent.
These are certainly statistics to take note of!
Per the Alzheimer’s Association:
“Dementia is not a specific disease. It's an overall term that describes a wide range of symptoms associated with a decline in memory or other thinking skills severe enough to reduce a person's ability to perform everyday activities.”
With the increases in cases yearly coupled with the financial strain on healthcare,...
To Be Your Best, You Must Expect the Best
Biking in San Diego on a beautiful, February day - Photo Courtesy of Charly Caldwell II
For anyone who has hit a plateau or feels that the return on their investment of time is lacking results, read on...
Everyone wants to be stronger, faster, leaner, but just wanting it isn’t enough.
If you want batter results from your training, you must expect more from yourself.
Demand the best for your body.
Whether you’re pedaling away in a group exercise class or grinding your bike up a hill, what do you do when the going gets tough?
When your lungs start screaming and your thighs begin burning you’ve got to get that inner voice of motivation louder.
Remind yourself of the reasons you’re working so hard.
- Can you go harder?
- Can you go longer?
- What limits are you placing on yourself?
- Are they genuine or are they just excuses?
- Do you want to walk away from every training session feeling like you’ve done your very best?
Only you know when that is…
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Staying in Shape is Easier Than Getting In Shape
The running path in Lakes Park, Fort Myers, Florida - so many of our Geared Up! athletes run this beautiful path to stay in shape. Join us if you'd like!
The holidays are typically extremely busy and extremely indulgent.
All the holiday dinners coupled with holiday hospitality events and in short, health and fitness are not generally found at the top of Santa's list.
With December’s month long celebrations, often in excess, many people find themselves committing to firm New Year’s resolutions to get fit and lose weight.
It’s not surprising that many people struggle to maintain a healthy focus in December.
To enjoy the holiday celebrations and maintain a healthy focus, follow a few festive fitness guides and you’ll be ahead come January 1.
It is paramount you maintain your fitness program. One of the hardest things to do when your time is in short supply is to maintain an exercise routine.
If you usually exercise a few times a week, the additional...
