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Cultivating Happiness and Health at Every Age with Blake Hoffmeyer
Vitality doesn’t have to be defined by your age but it may be defined by how active you are.
In this episode, we’re joined by special guest Blake Hoffmeyer from FitFixNow. Blake shares practical strategies for embedding fitness and healthy habits into daily life for older adults. Whether you're caring for aging loved ones or looking to improve your own health regimen, this conversation covers invaluable tips for making fitness both accessible and enjoyable.
Listen in as we explore topics like the importance of attire in exercise, overcoming mental barriers to physical activity, and how small, manageable "fitness snacks" can lead to significant lifestyle changes. You'll leave this episode empowered with actionable insights to enhance quality of life through movement and thoughtful support, ensuring those golden years truly shine.
Three Key Takeaways:
- Integrate short bursts of physical activity throughout the day to help make fitness feel less daunting and more manageable
- Understanding and patience are vital when encouraging exercise and activity, especially for older adults - approach conversations and suggestions with empathy
- Encourage physical activity by connecting it to interests and hobbies that the person already enjoys to increase the likelihood of long-term engagement
Things to Listen For:
[00:00] The evolution of the field of exercise science
[05:36] How proper athletic attire affects your mindset
[09:43] Encouraging exercise after injury, with precautions
[14:23] Focusing on systemic change for consistent habits in fitness and diet
[21:23] Life balance for health in aging
[25:58] Recognizing that as we age, our abilities will change
Resources:
- Connect with Blake: https://www.linkedin.com/in/blakehoffmeyer/
- Check out FitFixNow: https://www.fitfixnow.com/
- Connect with Christian: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christianrossatl/
- Connect with Happy Talks: https://www.linkedin.com/company/happytalks/
- Learn more about Happy Talks: https://www.happytalks.com/
Subscribe to the Happy Talks newsletter: http://eepurl.com/iDDtFU
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By Christian RossVitality doesn’t have to be defined by your age but it may be defined by how active you are.
In this episode, we’re joined by special guest Blake Hoffmeyer from FitFixNow. Blake shares practical strategies for embedding fitness and healthy habits into daily life for older adults. Whether you're caring for aging loved ones or looking to improve your own health regimen, this conversation covers invaluable tips for making fitness both accessible and enjoyable.
Listen in as we explore topics like the importance of attire in exercise, overcoming mental barriers to physical activity, and how small, manageable "fitness snacks" can lead to significant lifestyle changes. You'll leave this episode empowered with actionable insights to enhance quality of life through movement and thoughtful support, ensuring those golden years truly shine.
Three Key Takeaways:
- Integrate short bursts of physical activity throughout the day to help make fitness feel less daunting and more manageable
- Understanding and patience are vital when encouraging exercise and activity, especially for older adults - approach conversations and suggestions with empathy
- Encourage physical activity by connecting it to interests and hobbies that the person already enjoys to increase the likelihood of long-term engagement
Things to Listen For:
[00:00] The evolution of the field of exercise science
[05:36] How proper athletic attire affects your mindset
[09:43] Encouraging exercise after injury, with precautions
[14:23] Focusing on systemic change for consistent habits in fitness and diet
[21:23] Life balance for health in aging
[25:58] Recognizing that as we age, our abilities will change
Resources:
- Connect with Blake: https://www.linkedin.com/in/blakehoffmeyer/
- Check out FitFixNow: https://www.fitfixnow.com/
- Connect with Christian: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christianrossatl/
- Connect with Happy Talks: https://www.linkedin.com/company/happytalks/
- Learn more about Happy Talks: https://www.happytalks.com/
Subscribe to the Happy Talks newsletter: http://eepurl.com/iDDtFU