How do you view your body? Do you take it for granted? Do you appreciate your body?
Hi, I'm Malin Svensson at Nordic body. We are a walking and fitness club for the 50 plus. Today I want to talk abou...
As a fitness expert for 25 years for the 50+ population, I have witnessed fantastic progress and results for people that have stayed consistent over time. I’m sure you can see how it’s all related. We...
When somebody says complainingly, “I’m getting old,” I always ask the question, “What is the alternative?” It may take a moment, but when they finally realize I mean death, a smile of enlightenment sp...
Do You Know Your Feet?
When was the last time you checked in with your feet – including your toes? Have you looked at your feet lately? When was the last time you walked without socks and shoes? It i...
Confession time – I observe people's gait! How somebody walks is the definition of gait. If I find something off, like one foot is turned out more than the other, I may approach them – even strangers....
Proof of that "It's Never Too Late"
Once, an 80-year-old woman started working with me because her left hip was hurting so bad that she could not walk up the stairs in the house anymore. Already afte...
Why We Suffer From Back Pain
In the beginning, we were made for walking on all four. To survive, we gradually evolved to walk upright on two legs. According to experts, that process finished 3 millio...
What’s not to like about walking? It’s free, can be done anytime anywhere, and is easy on the joints.
Walking is a great low impact activity that has numerous benefits for your health and life in gen...
Raise your hand if you would like to sit down and stand up on your own when you are 80 years old? Great! Just make sure you add strength training twice a week to your schedule. Let me explain why! Fir...
