Y.E.S. Fitness "Longevity" Podcast

Want to Live 12 Years Longer? A 30-Year Study Says Embracing an Optimism Mindset Is a Major Predictor of Longevity.

More validation by local professional patronage of YES Fitness, Liz Cornish has been a client at YES FItness for over 4 months and has seen amazing results in a short period of time. Listen to why she chose YES over all the other fitness options in the area and how it has helped make her life better.  Liz Cornish is a physical therapist with more than 30 years of experience working in Senior...

What's Davis' Law have to do with my living better?

Interested in what goes into every effective customized exercise program?   Almost any type and amount of exercise is good for older adults compared to doing nothing. Just meeting the minimum guidelines for cardiovascular, resistance, and flexibility exercise can improve their health, fitness, and functional abilities while helping to protect against chronic diseases and functional decline. H...

Want a surprisingly clear picture of what diet is best for success?

Insanely small changes can make a huge difference in longevity.  A diet rich in beans, nuts, and whole grains could add 10 years to your life, according to a new modeling study.

Looking for a way to determine tendencies for success?

Here are 10 foods that are helping people improve longevity.  With a focus on heart health this month, I’ll address what should be on your plate to keep your heart healthy and improve your chances to live a longer healthier life.  Injured or do you deal with a neurological disorder? Learn how cross education phenomenon helps keep you strong during those difficult times.

Beware this might be a risk factor that’s under the radar for many adults!  Most health-conscious people are familiar with ways they can reduce their risk of heart disease. But according to a recent study, there might be a risk factor that’s under the radar for many adults. 

Injured or do you deal with a neurological disorder? Learn how the cross-education phenomenon helps keep you strong during those difficult times.

Congratulations! Sue on being a member at Y.E.S. Fitness for 20 years! You have overcome some obstacles on your fitness journey and we appreciate you letting us be a part of your amazing fitness journey! Follow the link to Rock Your Resolution to check out what will be happing at our kick-off seminar on February 15th and come join us! https://www.yesfitnessct.com/rock-you...

Why can't people lose those last few stubborn pounds?

Really!! What happened? I lost all this weight and am still flabby. It can be so frustrating to lose weight but look softer or flabbier. Did you emphasize body composition?

Top 8 questions you must absolutely have answered before choosing a gym this year.  It’s that time of year again to reflect on what changes we want to make in our lives. Getting fit, losing weight, and improving one’s health are on the tops of many people’s list. That typically leads to joining a gym. You have tried before only to fizzle out after a few weeks. It can be frustrating! Here are...

Unveiling the top 7 myths you must know about exercise.

It’s the insanely effective universal medicine for increasing healthspan

Diet trumps drugs for anti-aging and good metabolic health  Nutrition might have a greater impact on aging and metabolic health than drugs, a new study has found. A pre-clinical study published in Cell Metabolism performed by the University of Sydney's Charles Perkins Centre suggests diet could be more powerful than drugs in keeping conditions like diabetes, stroke, and heart disease at bay.

See how useful a beach ball is in preventing falls!

Look, a proven understanding of the body leads to reduce pain!  Like any industry, the fitness industry continues to change and evolve. One of our core values is to keep learning and evolving. Although this concept of how the body is linked isn’t brand new, it is new enough that many coaches and trainers aren’t aware of it. Understanding it has led to eliminating my knee pain!

It's been one year since Stephanie has joined Y.E.S. Fitness. She's joined the podcast today to share her amazing results!

It's amazing how research can trump common sense again!

Danger, very-low-calorie diets will smash your precious metabolism. It's not uncommon to hear that someone is trying to lose weight. The strategy typically used is to restrict their calories to the magic 1,200 calories number or less. But do they understand the long-term damage they are doing to their metabolism and ultimately their success?

How much cardio is too much before damaging your heart and longevity?

Embracing perseverance will lead to creating your ideal day  YES, superstar Loni takes us through her amazing journey to a healthier life. She has persevered through being run over by a van and 2 shoulder surgeries. Loni credits her exercise program as a key element for recovering from each incident to being able to enjoy an active life.

How sweet it is! September is National Honey Month. Beekeeper, Brenda Nye from Waggle Dance Apiary is our special guest to discuss all the healthy benefits of honey.  Visit Brenda's website www. WaggleDanceApiary.com  For some tips for using honey visit https://www.thespruceeats.com/honey-cooking-tips-1809268 Sugar to Honey Conversion Guide Sugar       &nbsp...