Santa Fe Fit Blog

Warming up is important before exercising to prevent injuries, improve performance, and prepare both your body and mind for physical activity . It increases blood flow, raises body temperature, and enhances muscle flexibility and range of motion, while also gradually increasing your heart rate and preparing your mind for the exertion ahead.  You should perform 2-3 stretching exercises for both upper and lower body plus 1-2 warm up sets with light weights for the exercise you

Creatine is a compound that comes from three amino acids. Creatine is found mostly in your body's muscles as well as in the brain. Most people get creatine through seafood and red meat — though at levels far below those found in synthetically made creatine supplements. The body's liver, pancreas and kidneys also can make about 1 gram of creatine per day. Your body stores creatine as phosphocreatine primarily in your muscles, where it's used for energy. As a result, people tak

As Seniors age, you lose bone density, strength and balance (mainly because you lose strength and power in your feet and ankles), but you can increase bone density, strength and balance with the right exercises. The 5 main areas Seniors should focus on are back, hips, thighs, arms and feet/ankles. Strengthening these areas will lower your risk of fractures and osteoporosis, plus strengthen your overall health, cardiovascular system and improve posture, balance and mobility.