Embarking on a journey towards a more fulfilling lifestyle requires a blend of intention, action, and reflection. By adopting small yet significant changes, you can enhance your physical health, mental well-being, and emotional vibrancy. This guide, courtesy of Strong and Fit Over 50, provides you with practical strategies that can be seamlessly integrated into your […]
Read MoreIn today’s fast-paced world, taking the time to focus on self-care and fitness can sometimes feel like a luxury we can’t afford. However, the importance of maintaining personal well-being cannot be overstated. It is crucial not only for our physical health but for our mental and emotional balance as well. This Strong and Fit Over […]
Read MoreThis is an excerpt from the new book I’m writing called Stronger Next Year. Hope to provide you some very informative information on health, fitness, and aging. I’ll keep you posted on my progress. IntroductionHello, my name is Darvis Simms and I’m an American Council on Exercise certified personal trainer withover 28 years of experience […]
Read MoreNo matter your age 2022 can be your strongest year ever. I’ve been in the health and fitness business for nearly three decades and over that time I’ve have heard many myths about aging. Most of these myths concern the negative impact aging has on your health and fitness. In my research and personal experience […]
Read MoreNovember 7th 2021 I competed in my first International Powerlifting competition. I was fortunate enough to set a New World Record with a 529 lb deadlift at the age of 62. I say this not to brag but to show you that you can be strong and fit at any age. I’m an American Council […]
Read MoreA steady blood sugar level is not only important for your health, it’s also a critical component in your effort to lose weight. While your body breaks down all digestible carbohydrates into blood sugar, some are converted into blood sugar faster than others. Thus, some carbohydrates cause a spike in your blood sugar level causing you to feel hungry […]
Read MoreI want you to realize the importance of developing and maintaining muscle mass as you age. Many of the degenerative conditions once thought to be a result of growing old can be directly associated with inactivity and the loss of muscle mass. Below is a very informative excerpt on this subject by Dr. Donald K. […]
Read MoreGetting healthier, losing weight, feeling better, and getting fit is not complicated. It’s about the daily choices you make. Choice is a powerful thing. You can choose daily habits that promote a healthy lifestyle or not. That choice is completely yours.Many of the aliments associated with aging are the results of many years of making […]
Read MoreThe popularity of low-carbohydrate diets has probably led you to believe that carbohydrates are “bad” for you. Just reading the hype in the media would make you think that carbohydrates are the cause of the obesity epidemic throughout the United States. Eating a lot of easily- digested carbohydrates from white bread, white rice, pastries, sugared […]
Read MoreYour body is designed to be active. Nicholas A. Dinubile, MD says “If all the benefits of exercise could be packaged in a single pill, it would be the most prescribed medication in the world”. I’m a personal trainer and I specialize in fitness over the age of 50. I would argue with anyone that […]
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