The hardest part of beginning a workout is starting. It seems like a fundamental statement, but it is a fact. Many people feel the need to get in shape but have no starting point. Forty Plus and Fit understands this concept. So, here is Part II of our series on beginner fitness. We are going […]

(From: https://www.issaonline.com/blog/index.cfm/2021/6-signs-stress-may-be-reducing-your-sleep-quality) Stress impacts the body in a number of ways. You may notice that you feel less energetic when stress levels are high. Your appetite may increase or decrease. Your focus might be off.  In cases of chronic stress, your immunity can be lowered. You may experience chest pains or reoccurring headaches. It can even kill

 (From: https://www.issaonline.com/blog/index.cfm/2021/7-supplements-for-muscle-recovery ) The Importance of Muscle Recovery  Workout recovery is arguably as important as the workouts themselves. Any time you push muscle past its normal level, it creates a tiny tear in the muscle tissue. It is the repair of this tear that leads to muscle growth. If the muscle isn’t allowed to recover, you

(From https://www.issaonline.com/blog/index.cfm/2021/what-is-the-difference-between-health-and-wellness) Two goals people commonly have are to improve their health and/or improve their wellness. To some, these two terms mean the same thing. Yet, they are very different. Understanding what each one is, as well as their differences, is helpful to creating clear goals and specific training or coaching programs.  What Is Health?

Photo by Dave Goudreau on Unsplash.   Summer is here, and nature and the outdoors are calling. It’s time to go to the beach, picnics, family get-togethers, or just a walk in the park. Whichever you choose, Covid-19 restrictions are easing, and it is time for us to get back to normal and get back in the sunshine.

Original Article: https://www.runnersblueprint.com/fitness-goals/ Fitness motivation naturally wanes. Some days, you look forward to your exercise routine. Other days, it’s all you can do to walk into the gym. For many people, the COVID-19 lockdowns gave their motivation an extra hit. Now, they’re finding it difficult to make working out a habit once again. COVID’s Effect

Men’s Health uses the above terms to describe certain body types. Their article is informative, but sometimes I wonder if those terms might be overwhelming to the novice or even the intermediate workout person. We all want to be jacked, but what does it mean? In a world where is it hard to get accurate

From ISSA site: (https://www.issaonline.com/blog/index.cfm/2018/does-lack-of-sleep-hinder-muscle-growth) How Does Sleep Affect Muscle Growth? Glucose is a type of sugar that is stored within the body and used for energy. It is, in fact, the only kind of sugar that the body can break down for energy. Any other kind of sugar that we ingest is broken down into

by Joseph B. St. John We have discussed body types and diet before at 40 Plus and Fit and this article is a continuation of that concept. But, instead of focusing on the hard science of fitness, I want to focus on the most important topic – the topic of you. It is not selfish

by Joseph B. St. John This article’s lesson is one that every person who has ever moved to another location or travels for his or her job will understand. Changing gyms is a pain in the A$$$$$$. Make no mistake, for those of us who have done it, we understand the importance of every nuance