Tag Archives: walking

Strong Legs, Long Life

Posted on March 15, 2021 by amusico

What does lower body strength have to do with brain health and healthy aging? More than you may have realized. One study of 1,280 people, 55 years old or older found leg strength to be one of the biggest predictors … Continue reading →

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Healthy Aging: Can You Spare 10 Minutes a Day

Posted on June 15, 2020 by amusico

Incorporating movement and staying active daily is key to remaining independent and fit in later years. As we age, being able to do simple things like hurrying across a street or even just getting dressed and out the door in … Continue reading →

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Health: Can You Spare 20 Minutes a Day

Posted on January 13, 2020 by amusico

What if you could reap health benefits like lowering blood pressure, weight loss, enhanced immune function, reduced levels of stress hormones and improved mood by doing something very simple and enjoyable for 20 minutes or less a day? Would you … Continue reading →

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Weight Loss: Is There a Best Exercise

Posted on September 23, 2019 by amusico

Last week I talked about whether there’s a best time to exercise. This week I want to ask if there are certain types of exercise that are better for weight loss than others.  Personally, I believe the bottom line is … Continue reading →

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Fitness: 10 Minutes versus 10,000 steps

Posted on October 22, 2018 by amusico

I don’t know about you but I like to get the most bang for my buck. That’s why I really like HIIT (High Intensity Interval Training). You can get as much, or more, benefit in just 20 minutes than you … Continue reading →

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Fitness: Picking up the Pace Improves Health

Posted on July 9, 2018 by amusico

I enjoy a leisurely walk around my neighborhood or on one of our local trails as much as anyone, but recent research indicates that walking at an average pace was associated with a 20% risk reduction for all-cause mortality compared … Continue reading →

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Health: Cheap vs Expensive What You Value is the Determining Factor

Posted on April 17, 2017 by amusico

I think you would have to agree that our medical system in this country is profit driven. Just watch some commercials telling you all the benefits of some new drug, and then listen closely to the absolutely scary side effects, … Continue reading →

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Sometimes You Have to Take it to The Next Level

Posted on June 23, 2010 by amusico

I walked the rail trail in Wallkill this morning with my walking buddy and client Lu.  We do the 6 mile walk one morning a week.  It’s just a great way to begin the day.  We talk, walk and even … Continue reading →

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