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What’s more important, sleep or exercise? The answer is wonderfully simple: both! You absolutely should be getting enough sleep to be healthy and should be exercising at least mildly. As Mayo Clinic’s Dr. Edward Laskowski puts it: "I couldn't choose between the two Sleep and exercise are like food and water." The more nuanced answer is that it depends on who you are. If you’re somebody who gets plenty of sleep but no exercise, a workout will be more important. If you’re some...body who exercises plenty but doesn’t sleep much, sleep is clearly the answer. The right action for you is likely the one that brings greater balance to your life. https://www.discovery.com/scien/sleep-vs-exercise-important

8 Plank/Core Variations with Clayton Taylor, NASM-Certified Personal Trainer! Music by Band Land

The beautiful and very doable spread by the pops (Dan Taylor) for me (Clayton Taylor,)and him to watch Sound of Metal. That was just the first apple! Cuz that chocolate hummus from Trader Joe’s is (and surprising low in sugar!)!

Bill demos a core-combo exercise with EXCELLENT fluidity and control. Thanks Bill!

A good fit is important.

Here is a particularly interesting article from Sarah Gingell, Ph.D. at Psychology Today about how mental health is affected by exercise. We’ve discussed before that there are indeed significant mental health benefits gleaned from exercise, but this article goes into detail about how and why exactly that happens. One of the most interesting statements is that exercise increases neurogenesis the creation of new neurons in the hippocampus. This is especially compelling give...n that neurogenesis in the hippocampus is one of the important benefits of many anti-depressants (psychologytoday.com). The article goes on to suggest that, ...exercise leads to better mental health in general, through it’s effects on systems that increase the capacity for mental flexibility. (psychologytoday.com) This article is an excellent delve into the basic science behind the benefits of exercise on mental health. Check it out! Clayton Taylor, NASM-CPT, BA Psychology SFSU https://www.psychologytoday.com//how-your-mental-health-re

Did you know our Optwell50Plus program includes developing your own Personal Wellness Blueprint, a plan outlining your goals for healthy eating, fitness and mindset. Enrollment is open now for our six-week January session. Visit OptWell50Plus.com to learn more.

Because I can help you feel better, be stronger, have more energy. Yes, I can. And I will. Because once you turned fifty and thought you had no choice but to slow down, I know you were mistaken. And you'll discover that soon. Because everything that's happening around you that seems so overwhelming and negative feels like that's all there is and you can't do anything about it - but you're wrong. There's more.... There is SO much more. Inside you is where it is waiting - to be called on, nurtured and encouraged. More to be learned and more to let go so you can see a clear path to the best experience possible - better than you can imagine right now. I and my colleagues will teach you that. That's how I make my living and that's where I find my joy. And every person I've helped to live a better life has given me more purpose and we have grown so much stronger together. We only have room for 20 people and it starts on Jan 18. We can do this together. Don't surrender to cynicism or indifference. Now is the start of something transformational and permanent. If you want it. 20% discount: FFDT https://www.optwell50plus.com/ Let's do this - together.

This great article from Healthline gives some excellent tips on how to improve your eating health without fad diets or extreme measures. Our top 4 favorites: 1. Slow down - Take your time eating, be present, and really enjoy your food. Our brains don't register the effects of eating until about twenty minutes after starting to eat. We can fit in a whole lot of extra calories in twenty minutes! 2. Drink water - Often times when we feel hungry we are actually thirsty; drinking... plenty of water aids with digestion and helps us to feel sated. 3. Get plenty of rest - Sleeping too little impairs appetite regulation; folks who get plenty of rest tend to have a healthier body weight. 4. Become more active - you know we at Tri Valley Trainer are all about this one! When we're more active, it helps regulate a bevy of bodily systems the result in overall better health and happiness. Share with us your favorites from this article! There's a whole lot of excellent suggestions here. https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/healthy-eating-tips

Finally, a fitness and nutrition program for athletes and aspiring athletes in their fifties and beyond. Register for our six-week January course by Dec. 31 and save 15 percent!

Looking for a guide to cleaner, stronger living? The folks at OptWell 50+ are here for you. https://www.optwell50plus.com/what-is-it

Physical Therapy Specialties is open and taking care of our community as an essential business. They take great care to ensure your safety and their own. Their clinical director, Ida Hirst, is also now an advisor to our very own OptWell 50+ program.

Over fifty and concerned about popular fitness focusing on the kiddos? Many fitness and health resources out there tend to center around and come from folks in their thirties and forties. Not so with Opt Well 50 Plus. These guys cater to adults fifty and over and are themselves in that demographic. This article from Opt Well 50 Plus partner and TVT founder Dan Taylor gives a great look into what you can expect from health and fitness experts who walk their walk, and can help you with yours. The next session of OW50+ starts January 18th (link in article)! https://patch.com//plea/50-wellness-what-works-what-doesnt