55-year old Stacey has been a member of Pure Strength for five years. Since she was 7 years old, she longed for a horse of her own. Two years ago, her husband bought her a horse. This was the motivation she needed to lose the extra weight she had gradually put on over the years. Continue Reading
Less is more—unless we’re talking about sleep
Nearly two-thirds of Americans fail to obtain the recommended 8 hours of sleep each night. Back in 1910, the average American adult slept 8.25 hours a night. Today, in our industrialized society, that number is closer to 6.75 hours a night, putting us below the critical seven-hour limit and making us sleep-deprived. But is the… Continue Reading
Sarcopenia
Sarcopenia is the loss of skeletal muscle mass that accompanies aging. Studies indicate that the loss of skeletal muscle for the average healthy person amounts to about 25% between 30 and 70 years of age. This loss can accelerate as aging progresses. Preventing and reversing muscle loss is key. Benefits of having muscle include: •… Continue Reading