Senior Seminar: Health and Fitness

National Senior Health & Fitness Expo Wednesday, May 30 – 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Fayette Senior Services – Fayetteville location at the FSS Life Enrichment Center, 4 Center Drive. May is Older Americans Month and Fayette Senior Services is celebrating with National Senior Health & Fitness Day. This FREE event shines a spotlight on the [...]

9 Affordable Ways to Get Fit at Home

According to the authors of Freakonomics, people who purchase gym memberships overestimate their attendance by 70 percent. As a result, over $500 of the average annual cost of memberships is simply lining the pockets of gym owners — and doing absolutely nothing for your waistline. If you struggle with getting to the gym every day, [...]

House of Thomas to Rock at Relay for Life

House Of Thomas will be performing at the American Cancer Society’s 2012 Relay For Life of Fayette County.  The annual fundraiser will be held Friday, May 18th at Falcon Field in Peachtree City.  “We are thrilled to have House Of Thomas performing and are excited to have this high quality group headline our entertainment schedule [...]

Top 5 Must-haves for Fitness

Everyone wants to look and feel great, and selecting the right workout gear can make all the difference when pursuing a life of health and fitness. The five tools below are designed to help individuals achieve their wellness goals, whether kick starting a new workout regime or taking a current routine to the next level. [...]

Cardio 101: Maintaining A Healthy Heart Event

Cardio: What’s New – Maintaining A Healthy Heart As part of its “Your Health” series, Piedmont Fayette Hospital’s Sixty Plus Older Adult Services Program is joining with Fayette Senior Services to provide the latest information on how to protect your cardiovascular health. Experts will be available to answer questions and make sure you know: The [...]

Get Real! 10 Tips for Setting Realistic Fitness Goals

By Amy Walker Did you know there are several studies that claim it takes 21 days to form a habit? This reason alone is why most people traditionally abandon their fitness initiatives within one month of beginning a new diet or exercise plan. In my over 10 years as a health and fitness professional, I [...]

Fayette Charity Classic on March 17th

2012 Fayette Charity Classic 5K/10K Goes Beyond Uniting Charitable Organizations–Providing Opportunities For All To Get Involved, Make A Difference Faced with the familiar challenges associated with today’s economic environment, one local charity is thinking outside the box and revamping their annual run/walk fundraiser. What would have been Fayette Senior Services (FSS) 4th annual March For [...]

Jog for a Cause

Is “Lose Weight” or “Be Healthier” on your list of New Year’s resolutions? What if you could accomplish that goal and help others in need at the same time? We all know (even if we don’t do it often) that walking, jogging, and running improve both your physical health and your mental health, giving you [...]

Eight Tips for Approaching the “Weight Talk” With Children

If your child is overweight, deciding to talk about this unhealthy lifestyle is only the first step. It can also be a huge challenge to have a productive, helpful discussion—especially if your child is unwilling to hear what you have to say. Here are eight of weight loss expert Sarah Stone’s suggestions for avoiding as [...]

Top 10 Reasons to Get Walking

Phil Vasyli, the internationally recognized innovator, podiatrist, and founder of Orthaheel and Vionic Performance Footwear (www.orthaheelusa.com), joins business partner, Dr. Andrew Weil (www.weilbeing.com), and fellow experts (American Heart Association and APMA) to champion walking as a means to head to toe wellness.   Here are the top 10 reasons to get walking and get spontaneously happy. [...]

Spicy Tequila Lime Shrimp Salad

Inspiring Recipes by Chef Candice Kumai (Family Features) Year after year, saving money and eating healthier rank high on the list of New Year’s resolutions, but as many know all too well, busy schedules can make it hard to keep these resolutions up. “Pretty Delicious” author and “Top Chef” alum Candice Kumai has partnered with [...]

Passion to the Core, Karyn Staples

When you walk into ProHealth Physical Therapy and Pilates Studio in Peachtree City, you’d better be prepared to work—and learn. In preparing to write this story, I had heard that the owner of the studio, Karyn Staples, PT, PhD, OCS, was a powerhouse—a master teacher, engaged student, and savvy businesswoman. I arrive for a one-on-one [...]

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