Posts by Sandi Feaster
Injured? Should you use Heat or Ice
Are you confused about whether you should use ice or heat when you have that ouchie? Me too! Just this past week two clients commented that they pulled something or have a swollen joint. Q: When do I use ice or heat What to do when you have a pull, swollen knee, or sore back? …
Read MoreNever Miss Twice
Never miss twice is a paraphrased quote from James Clear, author of Atomic Habits. It speaks to why our New Year resolutions often fail. Imagine telling yourself on New Years’ Eve something like this, I will ____________in the New Year (fill in the blank) Does your resolution look like this? Exercise Eat Better Drink More…
Read MoreDoes it matter how you get your protein?
Are you feeling a bit weaker this holiday season? Are you feeling a little weak? Are those grocery bags a bit harder to carry? Even those holiday packages? Well, maybe you are getting weaker because you aren’t getting enough protein. We talked about protein requirements recently in my Balance and Flexibility Class. You can find…
Read More3 reasons your NY resolutions will fail. Why you should make them now!
Let’s get real about 2023. What? It’s only November and I’m talking about NY resolutions. Yep! What was your 2022 New Year’s Resolution? Think back to January 2022/ Did you make a New Year resolution? Do you remember what it was? Did you keep it? Did you set big goals for yourself on December 31st…
Read MoreYou are retiring or retired, now what?
In my last post, I talked about the myths of aging. Those myths range from “everyone who is older falls” to “I can’t get stronger,” and most important, “I’ll do xyz when I retire.” How do you spend your time So now you are retired or getting close – what’s next? I like to think…
Read MoreWhy do myths about aging exist? 5 myths we should debunk right now.
First, we must ask ourselves, what is a myth? The dictionary defines a myth as: A traditional story, especially one concerning the early history of a people or explaining some natural or social phenomenon, typically involves supernatural beings or events. The dictionary goes on to define a myth as a widely held but false belief…
Read More3 reasons you keep postponing the things you want or need to do
How do you feel when you find yourself saying, I didn’t get to it? Do you reach the end of the day never accomplishing what you set out to do? Does that cause you anxiety or other negative emotions? Let’s think of it in another way. We are heading into September and for those of…
Read MoreDaily hacks to improve your balance
Did you know that professional golfers can balance on one leg for over 20 seconds WITH THEIR EYES CLOSED? If you’re like me, it’s hard to stand on BOTH feet with your eyes closed for 20 seconds. Think about it. Imagine you are walking on a dark sidewalk. That is like a quick single-leg balance…
Read MoreDon’t fall, because if you do your chances of falling again double
I am reposting this blog about balance and falling again. Given the high-profile recent fall and death of Ivana Trump, it is important that we pay attention to our balance. There has been information in the press about the 10-second one-legged standing test. Below is an excerpt from a July 21st WSJ article The average…
Read MoreHave you asked a loved one about their stories; ones you can cherish?
We are now coming out of the pandemic and can once again visit with friends and family. I wanted to repost this edited blog post and encourage people to ask about the stories. In today’s world of challenges, it would be good to get the perspective of those who lived in times of challenge and…
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