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Choose Healthy Foods to Stay Strong
It’s important to remember the basics of good nutrition as we mature. Our bodies change. So do our lifestyles and desires. Here are a few...

Mark Pearson
Dec 14, 20201 min read


Healthy Recipe: Brussels Sprouts and Cauliflower Slaw With Oranges
This sunny, slaw-like salad of thinly sliced Brussels sprouts and riced cauliflower is brightened with juicy orange segments and tossed...

Mark Pearson
Dec 11, 20201 min read


Stay Aware of Your Changing Nutrition Needs
Have you noticed that the older you get, the harder it is to stay at a proper weight? Or, has your doctor told you to change your diet...

Mark Pearson
Dec 11, 20202 min read


Gift Guide: How to Encourage Fitness over 50
Shopping will be different this holiday season – just like everything else this year, right? But we can still have fun in choosing gifts...

Mark Pearson
Dec 10, 20202 min read


Using Time in the Pandemic to Get in Better Shape
By Jay Croft of Prime Fit Content and featuring our very own Coach Mark How have you spent this time during the pandemic to advance your...

Mark Pearson
Nov 24, 20202 min read


Healthy Recipe, Chopped Mexican Salad with Lime
A citrus marinade brings the vegetables to life. Serve this salad as a side dish or as an entree. From The American Diabetes...

Mark Pearson
Nov 13, 20201 min read


Here’s Why We Need to Lift Weights Later in Life
Let’s talk about muscles and why you need to work yours on a regular basis. No, we are not talking about body-building. We are talking...

Mark Pearson
Nov 13, 20201 min read


A Plate of Food = How Much Exercise?
Here’s some information to help you plan a healthy holiday season. The Calorie Control Council says we can easily consume 4,500 at a...

Mark Pearson
Nov 12, 20201 min read


Healthy Choices Always Beat the Bogus ‘Shortcuts’
Hey, have you heard about the new miracle fat-loss product? It’s a special tea. Or a lollipop. Or a rubber vest you zip tight around your...

Mark Pearson
Nov 12, 20202 min read


Healthy Recipe, Ham and Veggie Breakfast Bake
This satisfying but healthy hot-breakfast dish will warm up a chilly winter morning. From Publix. INGREDIENTS 1/2 cup green bell pepper,...

Mark Pearson
Nov 11, 20202 min read


Pancreatic Cancer: Age, Exercise and Other Factors
Pancreatic cancer has made too many headlines in 2020, most recently by claiming beloved TV host Alex Trebek of “Jeopardy!” fame....

Mark Pearson
Nov 11, 20201 min read


Q: What’s The Biggest Muscle In Your Body?
Quick question: What’s the biggest muscle in your body? Chest? Biceps? Brain? Nope. It’s the gluteus maximum, also known as the glutes,...

Mark Pearson
Nov 11, 20201 min read


Healthy Recipe, Corn, Tomato & Avocado Salad
Grab that can of chickpeas from the pantry, fresh cherry tomatoes, sweet corn, refreshing cucumbers, all your favorite herbs, feta...

Mark Pearson
Nov 10, 20201 min read


Set Your Self-Care Goals Now for the Busy Holiday Season
Are you taking care of yourself? We don’t mean just exercising and eating right – although those are truly important to your health and...

Mark Pearson
Nov 10, 20202 min read


Healthy Recipe, Asian Turkey Sliders
Loaded with protein and veggies, these Southeast Asian-inspired sliders are perfect for a hungry crowd. Be sure to buy regular ground...

Mark Pearson
Nov 9, 20202 min read


Intense Training Works Wonders for Older People, Large Study Finds
How hard do you like to exercise? Some people over 50 think a leisurely stroll is good enough. Others turn up the intensity to get a good...

Mark Pearson
Nov 9, 20202 min read


Healthy Recipe: 6-Grain Hot Cereal
Make a big batch of this on the weekend and reheat all week. Top with fruit or yogurt to add natural sweetness. From the Mayo Clinic....

Mark Pearson
Oct 27, 20201 min read


Good News about Aging Well
Are you longing for some good news? We all are. This is one of the most trying years in recent memory, with the pandemic leading the way....

Mark Pearson
Oct 27, 20202 min read


Fight Back with Fitness to Stay Strong and Healthy – No Matter Your Age
In a year dominated by a pandemic that hits hardest against mature adults, many are overlooking an obvious way to do their best to stay...

Mark Pearson
Oct 26, 20201 min read


Healthy Recipe: Wild Rice and Mushroom Soup
Inspired by creamy turkey and wild rice soup recipes, this vegetarian mushroom soup recipe is a whole lot lighter and gets a rich flavor...

Mark Pearson
Oct 24, 20201 min read
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