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Building Strength as an Older Adult

When first starting my fitness journey I wanted to be as strong as possible. At the time, that meant lifting as much weight as possible and moving it regardless of my form. I succeeded before realizing that I could move all the weight, but if it were not in a...

Everyday Living

3 Steps to Beating the Pandemic Blues

If you are feeling Covid-19 has had a negative impact on your physical and emotional well-being, you are not alone.  According to a survey by the American Psychology Association in February of 2021, 61% of adults reported experiencing unwanted weight change since...

Everyday Living

Reflection on Grandparents

The sweet smell of freshly cut grass and spring flowers bring fond memories of spending time with my grandparents.  One in particular stands out in my mind … as a baseball player, I would ask my grandpas to play catch.  One would and the other wouldn’t, stating he...

Everyday Living

For the Love of Baseball

Randy Stimac fielded his first ground ball in 1948 at the age of two.  He was sitting in the grass with his mother, watching his father play professional baseball for the St. Louis Cardinals’ farm team.  A foul ball rolled towards Randy, hit him right in the chest,...

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New Year, Better Me.

“This is the year I break out of this winter cocoon and transform into a beautiful butterfly with a six pack.” You may have made this resolution before or know someone who has (maybe not in those exact words). Is this way of thinking the best way to go about...

Everyday Living

Spring Tips to Help Avoid a Fall

The glorious season of Spring arrives on March 19th, just a couple weeks away!  It represents new life and fresh beginnings and can get us thinking about Spring cleaning. We often have good intentions about maintaining our homes, but we don’t realize how quickly...

Fitness

Personal Training At Any Age

As a kid, exercise was child’s play – freeze tag, kick the can, playing baseball in the field with friends.  Staying fit was easy, and we didn’t have to think about it. As a practicing emergency medicine physician, I see patients daily who might not be in the...

Nutrition

Food 4 Fun Recipe Blog 009

I am excited to present Motion 4 Life’s first community cookbook! Many thanks to each of you who contributed your favorite recipes. Eating healthy can be easy, enjoyable, and tasty! Each of these dishes provides important nutrients to help you on your wellness...

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3 Steps to Beating the Pandemic Blues

3 Steps to Beating the Pandemic Blues

If you are feeling Covid-19 has had a negative impact on your physical and emotional well-being, you are not alone.  According to a survey by the American Psychology Association in February of 2021, 61% of adults reported experiencing unwanted weight change since the...

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Reflection on Grandparents

Reflection on Grandparents

The sweet smell of freshly cut grass and spring flowers bring fond memories of spending time with my grandparents.  One in particular stands out in my mind … as a baseball player, I would ask my grandpas to play catch.  One would and the other wouldn’t, stating he was...

read more

3 Steps to Beating the Pandemic Blues

If you are feeling Covid-19 has had a negative impact on your physical and emotional well-being, you are not alone.  According to a survey by the American Psychology Association in February of 2021, 61% of adults reported experiencing unwanted weight change since the...

Reflection on Grandparents

The sweet smell of freshly cut grass and spring flowers bring fond memories of spending time with my grandparents.  One in particular stands out in my mind … as a baseball player, I would ask my grandpas to play catch.  One would and the other wouldn’t, stating he was...

For the Love of Baseball

Randy Stimac fielded his first ground ball in 1948 at the age of two.  He was sitting in the grass with his mother, watching his father play professional baseball for the St. Louis Cardinals’ farm team.  A foul ball rolled towards Randy, hit him right in the chest,...

Spring Tips to Help Avoid a Fall

The glorious season of Spring arrives on March 19th, just a couple weeks away!  It represents new life and fresh beginnings and can get us thinking about Spring cleaning. We often have good intentions about maintaining our homes, but we don’t realize how quickly...

Service 4 Service

          The Fourth of July is a day to celebrate our independence and to honor our military service. We take the time to honor those who have served, have fallen, and are currently serving. Many families of fallen soldiers cannot afford flag boxes, a symbol of...

Keeping Angels Healthy

Those who care for family members or friends in need are the true angels of this world. Being a caregiver requires tremendous dedication, patience, love and..... energy! We commend you! In order to take the best care of others, you must take good care of yourself....

New Year, Better Me.

“This is the year I break out of this winter cocoon and transform into a beautiful butterfly with a six pack.” You may have made this resolution before or know someone who has (maybe not in those exact words). Is this way of thinking the best way to go about creating...

Nutrition Tips During the COVID-19 Crisis

You might be reading posts on Facebook or on the internet about taking certain nutrition supplements or eating certain foods to help prevent yourself from getting COVID-19.  As you might expect, there is little to no research proving the effectiveness of doing so....

Food 4 Fun Recipe Blog 009

I am excited to present Motion 4 Life’s first community cookbook! Many thanks to each of you who contributed your favorite recipes. Eating healthy can be easy, enjoyable, and tasty! Each of these dishes provides important nutrients to help you on your wellness...

Food 4 Fun Recipe Blog 008

I am excited to present Motion 4 Life’s first community cookbook! Many thanks to each of you who contributed your favorite recipes. Eating healthy can be easy, enjoyable, and tasty! Each of these dishes provides important nutrients to help you on your wellness...

Food 4 Fun Recipe Blog 007

I am excited to present Motion 4 Life’s first community cookbook! Many thanks to each of you who contributed your favorite recipes. Eating healthy can be easy, enjoyable, and tasty! Each of these dishes provides important nutrients to help you on your wellness...

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I am excited to present Motion 4 Life’s first community cookbook! Many thanks to each of you who contributed your favorite recipes. Eating healthy can be easy, enjoyable, and tasty! Each of these dishes provides important nutrients to help you on your wellness...

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I am excited to present Motion 4 Life’s first community cookbook! Many thanks to each of you who contributed your favorite recipes. Eating healthy can be easy, enjoyable, and tasty! Each of these dishes provides important nutrients to help you on your wellness...

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I am excited to present Motion 4 Life’s first community cookbook! Many thanks to each of you who contributed your favorite recipes. Eating healthy can be easy, enjoyable, and tasty! Each of these dishes provides important nutrients to help you on your wellness...

Food 4 Fun Recipe Blog 003

I am excited to present Motion 4 Life’s first community cookbook! Many thanks to each of you who contributed your favorite recipes. Eating healthy can be easy, enjoyable, and tasty! Each of these dishes provides important nutrients to help you on your wellness...

Food 4 Fun Recipe Blog 002

I am excited to present Motion 4 Life’s first community cookbook! Many thanks to each of you who contributed your favorite recipes. Eating healthy can be easy, enjoyable, and tasty! Each of these dishes provides important nutrients to help you on your wellness...

Building Strength as an Older Adult

When first starting my fitness journey I wanted to be as strong as possible. At the time, that meant lifting as much weight as possible and moving it regardless of my form. I succeeded before realizing that I could move all the weight, but if it were not in a...

New Year, Better Me.

“This is the year I break out of this winter cocoon and transform into a beautiful butterfly with a six pack.” You may have made this resolution before or know someone who has (maybe not in those exact words). Is this way of thinking the best way to go about creating...

Personal Training At Any Age

As a kid, exercise was child’s play – freeze tag, kick the can, playing baseball in the field with friends.  Staying fit was easy, and we didn’t have to think about it. As a practicing emergency medicine physician, I see patients daily who might not be in the...

6 Great Places to Take a Hike Around Carmel, IN

Want a work-out routine where you’re so focused on your surroundings that you don’t even realize you’re exercising?  Where your pulse quickens as much by the sight of a gorgeous maple in full color as it does by the strides needed to reach it?  Hiking is the ultimate...

Down Syndrome and Exercise

Individuals with Down Syndrome benefit from regular exercise, with gains measured in physical parameters, basic daily function, and job performance. Unfortunately, there are often issues that make consistent exercise difficult to initiate or maintain. Many facilities...

MY JOURNEY TO WELLNESS

If you’re anything like me, you probably grew up with some unhealthy habits.  Ever since I can remember I have been a very “picky” eater.  My parents attempted, through heavy-handed discipline, to get me to eat things that were supposedly “good for me”.  Yet, despite...

Music: The Key Motivator for Workouts

Have you ever forgotten your headphones when going to the gym… sitting in the parking lot with dread, lack of motivation, and the feeling that you cannot get a “good” workout in without them? Studies suggest that music may temporarily distract exercisers from some of...

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