Image by Gan Telya from Pixabay As a kid growing up I’ve always had those body aches and pains. My mom always said, “they’re just growing pains” and I would just go along with it. As a teenager my knees would give out and hurt, almost constantly every single day I would be in pain. I did soccer …
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Image by Clker-Free-Vector-Images from Pixabay Nothing is more empowering than to be able to protect yourself when confronted with a dangerous situation. It is definitely a boost to your self-esteem if you are able to handle that situation which has the potential to be harmful or to hurt you physically or mentally. One of the best ways to …
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Over the years, 40+&Fit has tried to cover many aspects of physical fitness and lifestyles. One neglected angle of fitness is self-defense. It is one of the most practical and efficient ways to combine mind, body and soul. In the following video, Richard Killblane demonstrates Aikido v Boxing: Ikkyo and Kotegaishi off of the cross. …
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By Jon Benton Pickleball is the fastest-growing sport in America and it has grown into a major force in the sporting world. With three professional Pickleball Leagues, which include the MLP or Major League Pickleball, there are plenty of opportunities for people to participate at the highest level. The leagues have created high-quality events throughout …
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By Jon Benton What is golf and how is it played? Golf is an ancient sport that has its roots reaching way back in time to Scotland during the 15th Century. The game was first played with bent sticks and small pebbles. The courses played on features dunes and other types of surfaces. It didn’t …
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I have had my struggles with my weight most of my life, but five years ago I had a health crisis. I have six children, hypothyroidism, and I was postmenopausal. I knew I had to find a predictable way to lose weight when my endocrinologist told me I was diabetic. Because I was facing foot surgery, …
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Image by OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay by Jon Benton Tennis is one of those sports that is played by people at many different levels. The sport of tennis has competitive levels that include amateur and professional. At the same time, tennis is also played as an activity by people at various skill levels. The good thing …
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Father Michael Pacella’s first book, From Valor to Virtue, is a must-read for all law enforcement and military personnel. It is a no-holds-barred approach to one of the most difficult topics of our times: the issue of virtue. Written in an easy to understand language, Father Pacella tackles the complex issue of attaining a mature …
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by Jon Benton Image by 👀 Mabel Amber, who will one day from Pixabay Walking for exercise While walking in itself is not necessarily considered exercise, however, it can be used as a form of exercise when used properly. Walking is an activity that raises the heart rate and that is one of its primary …
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Image by Nils from Pixaba by Jon Benton More and more people these days regardless of age are looking for ways to improve their health. This makes Health and Fitness one of the fastest growing activities worldwide. One of the fastest growing activities, at least in the US has to be Pickleball. One of the primary reasons for …