Archives by: Michael Ungar
About the author
A Boomer fitness columnist and blogger, Michael Ungar is an ACE-Certified Personal Trainer and Functional Aging Specialist. He is the owner and operator of At Home Senior Fitness (athomeseniorfitness.net) based in Beachwood with clients ranging in age from their early 60s to their mid-90s. Michael got serious about fitness in his 40s and started participating in competitive events in his 50s. As an ordained rabbi with a small congregation in Cleveland Heights, his blog, Kosher Fitness, explores topics of interest to older adults, particularly health and fitness. The Hebrew word "Kosher" means "fit." (Kosher food is literally fit to be eaten; the title of his blog pays tribute to the two careers in his life.)
Michael Ungar Posts
A great thing about living in Northeast Ohio is the many parks and trails that make for beautiful settings for walks throughout much of the year. As we move into late fall and early winter with its cold — sometimes bitter — weather, those trails can become icy and dangerous.
The good news is that exercise can be moved inside. ...
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Do you remember when you were a kid and were told to sit up straight or stop slouching? Well, what goes around comes around. ...
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Taking a walk has been a top activity for older adults during the pandemic. As spring approaches — and icy sidewalks aren’t an issue — this is one of the best ways to get out of the house, be out in the open air and face a low risk for viral transmission. ...
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