Archives by: Michael Ungar
About the author
Our fitness columnist and blogger Michael Ungar is an ACE-Certified Personal Trainer and Functional Aging Specialist. As the owner and operator of At Home Senior Fitness (athomeseniorfitness.net) based in Beachwood, his clients range from their early 60s to their mid-90s. Michael got serious about fitness in his 40s and started competing in his 50s. As an ordained rabbi with a small congregation in Cleveland Heights, this blog 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 his two careers.)
Michael Ungar Posts
Have you ever had that feeling that your physical condition is going downhill? Have you been sedentary most of your life? Did you used to be active in your younger days, but have become a couch potato over the years? Are you past the point of no return — fitness-wise?
Many older adults have certainly felt that way, but there’s hope, and research proves it. Most recent studies show that, contrary to what we may think, it is never too late to start an exercise program. It can still add years to our lives and quality to those years. ...
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Aching joints? Over 50% of those age 65 or older have osteoarthritis. This degeneration of joint cartilage and the underlying bone causes pain and stiffness, especially in the hip, knee and thumb joints. Is there anything that can be done to take better care of our joints? ...
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Reality Check: You can't blame a slowing metabolism due to aging for your weight gain. Studies show that metabolism slows as we get older simply because we are leading a more sedentary lifestyle. Blame inactivity for those decreasing metabolic rates. The good news is that we can do something about it! ...
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Please welcome our newest blogger, Michael Ungar, to the Boomer Blogger team. We're starting 2022 off right with the inspiration Michael provides as a Boomer personal trainer and rabbi who caught the fitness bug later in life. In his first Boomer blog entry, he explains how to succeed in achieving your New Year's goals with a change in focus. ...
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