Kosher Fitness

Which approach to weightlifting is best as we age? Both free weights and machines have their pros and cons. Most importantly, make resistance training a part of your exercise regimen for optimum fitness and functional levels. ...

Planning menus for the Passover Seder feasts often starts well in advance. Since breads, cookies, cakes, pastas and pastries in their normal iteration are not allowed on the eight days of the holiday, creative substitutes have made their way into the menu for the week. Interestingly, many people who fear not having enough to eat, given all the restrictions, double down on these carb-heavy alternatives and eat more starchy foods during Passover than they would during a typical week. ...

We all know that what we eat matters when it comes to our physical health. We may also know that certain foods can either help or harm our cognition. What is exciting is to know now is that the right nutrition can also improve our mental health. ...

Older adults are living longer than in past generations. The question is whether those added years will be quality years or ones filled with poor health. A big part of the answer has to do with our diet. Improved eating habits can lead to better health outcomes and quality of life. The choice is ours. ...

Are you worried about brain fog, spaciness, confusion, forgetfulness? Did you have COVID? This may not be the onset of dementia but a form of long COVID. Talk to your doctor! ...

Self-efficacy is the belief that one is capable of completing a task — in this case, exercising. It's important because, when we believe that we can — in spite of a busy schedule, being tired, feeling intimidated at the gym, etc. — we are more likely to actually carry out the physical activity. The greater our self-efficacy, the more likely we are to engage in the kinds of activities and practices that will help us to live longer and better. ...

Sex is one of the great gifts given to human beings. As we age, there does not necessarily need to be a lessening of intimacy between loving partners. Here's to love and joy in the golden years! ...

Our fitness expert/rabbi tells us that exercise isn't the only thing that's good for our health. Religion can offer vital psychologic benefits such as a positive and hopeful attitude about life and illness. ...