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Downtime: How Slowing Down Can Keep You Moving Forward
Micah Kradin Micah Kradin

Downtime: How Slowing Down Can Keep You Moving Forward

It’s no secret that I tend to have a hard time slowing down. Whether it's work, the gym, or all the other obligations that stack up, I’m always on the move. But as much as I thrive on staying active, I’ve been reminded lately of the importance of taking some downtime — especially with family and loved ones. You might just find that in taking a break, you rediscover what truly keeps you going.

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Aging and Fitness: How Goals and Health Perspectives Change with Age
Micah Kradin Micah Kradin

Aging and Fitness: How Goals and Health Perspectives Change with Age

Often times we see a shift in our priorities with regard to our health and fitness as we age. What mattered to us most in our 20s is seldom what matters most in our 60s and 70s. However, despite some priority shifts, there can be a shared common path and important key areas of focus no matter your numerical age.

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Strength Training- Strong & Supple Shoulder Workout Routine
Micah Kradin Micah Kradin

Strength Training- Strong & Supple Shoulder Workout Routine

Strong and supple shoulders can take some serious work, and if you have ever worked your way through some nagging shoulders , perhaps some frozen ones (adhesive capsulitis), or worse (hopefully not!) then you know what we mean. Making sure your body can withstand the forces applied to it and do so throughout the full range of motion it is capable of is a great way to bulletproof yourself if there ever was one. While we can’t every guarantee that you won’t get hurt like some exercise styles or guru like influencers would like you to believe, you can certainly get stronger in all the ways a really mobile joint like the shoulder can move.

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