July brings sunshine, cookouts, and vacations—which can make it a little harder to stick to healthy eating habits. But good nutrition doesn't have to take a vacation. With a few mindful shifts, you can enjoy all the flavors of the season and feel your best.
Summer is the season of sunshine, longer days, and a natural boost in motivation to get active. Whether you're hitting the beach, exploring the outdoors, or just trying to stay on track with your wellness goals, summer offers a golden opportunity to revamp your fitness routine. But with rising temps and busy schedules, it’s important to be smart about how you move. Here’s how to make the most of summer fitness—safely, effectively, and enjoyably.
In the world of fitness, high-intensity workouts have dominated the conversation for years. But now, a new trend is emerging—Zone 2 cardio. This low-intensity, steady-state exercise is gaining popularity for its incredible benefits, especially for heart health, endurance, and fat burning.
Topics: Fitness, exercise, Low Impact Workouts
As a healthcare professional, your workdays are filled with long hours, high demands, and countless moments of compassion for others. But amidst the hustle, it’s easy to let your own health and well-being fall by the wayside. Prioritizing your health is not only essential for your personal wellness but also for your ability to provide the best care for your patients.
Meet Tom and Sheri, a husband and wife duo who most recently won the male and female weight loss categories of our Summer Slimdown fitness challenge! We met up with them to get to know them a little better!
Topics: Fitness Challenges, Summer Slim Down, Member Spotlight, Members of Milestone
Mistakenly, many people think of bones as a static thing, but they are a living, changing organ that is constantly remodeling. If you have gotten the life altering news that your bones are losing density, it is never too late to act. With a few additions to your life, you can improve your bone density and slow the effect of Osteoporosis.
What is your main health and wellness goal? I'm 70 years old. My mother will soon be 90. If I'm going to live that long, I want to be strong, flexible and independent, and able to pick myself up off the floor when I fall.
What do you love about Milestone? How much time do you have? I love absolutely everything about Milestone!! I was in love from the moment I walked in the door for the week-long open house. I came everyday and actually took 5 water classes in one day. At the time, I already had two free memberships (Silver Sneakers) to other gyms, but I never went back! I told everyone that I felt like a rich person with a country club membership. Milestone provides absolutely everything I need for water aerobics. I don't have to lug my equipment, wet towels, or dripping swimsuit home. I love the variety of classes, the staff, instructors, and members. Everyone is so friendly and supportive. It's like we are all family and friends. I'm really disappointed when something prevents me from making it to the gym.
How long have you been a member of Milestone? About 15 months.
What is something we would be surprised to know about you? I went back to college at 56 years of age and earned a second degree in occupational therapy because it was something I had wanted since I was 14 years old. The first time I went to college, occupational therapy was not taught in Kentucky and I could not afford out-of-state tuition, so I had taken a different career path.
What is a piece of advice you would give to others getting started on their fitness journey? Check out Milestone! I wish someone had told me about it sooner!
What are your guilty pleasures or indulgences? Because I have high blood pressure and kidney disease, I have to avoid sodium so I seldom eat food that I have not prepared myself. I also try to eat whole food, plant-based and avoid animal products. But occasionally I do like to grab lunch at the Milestone Café. I enjoy their vegetable soup, veggie wrap, and black bean burgers. And, occasionally, I do have to break down and have a real veggie pizza. I just haven't been able to find a non-dairy pizza cheese that works for me.
How has working out with your daughter and grand-daughter enhanced your workout routine? It's great. We are moral support for one another even though we often do different things. I'm a big fan of water aerobics; they, not so much. Shannon encouraged Cidney and me to take the Interval Inferno class and we both love it. I NEVER would have taken that class on my own. I have to modify a lot of the exercises and use lighter weights than most participants, but my goal is to eventually be able to do the entire class without modifications.
Topics: Fitness, Member Spotlight, Members of Milestone
THE IMPORTANCE OF WALKING
Topics: Health, exercise, Wellness, Body Fat, Low Impact Workouts
Milestone member Shannon Jacobs-Valdes has a complete support system here at the Club. She, her mother Sonia, and her daughter Cidney are all members! We met them while they were taking Interval Inferno with Rebecca Wine. Here is Shannon's fitness story!
Topics: Member Spotlight
Topics: weight loss, hmr, HMR Success Stories
