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How are our activities of daily living (ADLs) being impacted by lifestyle? How do we age gracefully and enjoy our lives in their entirety? We all know that our mindset has a direct impact on health & wellbeing: after all, the mind is the body! Honoring neurological diversity — as opposed to ignoring it — has lead to healing decades of inter generational trauma… when we set ourselves up for that rebooting to occur. The human body wants to heal. Pain and suffering are important messages that provide the information we need to live life to the fullest. We are getting excited to announce the next stage of that which Pongo Power has to offer our community! Can you dig it?

The Aging Brain 🧠

Regular exercise is so important for overall brain health!

Performing physical AND cognitive tasks concurrently, known as dual-tasking, is especially useful for promoting cognitive benefits.

Swipe through to learn more.
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Don’t let Daylight Savings Time give you that jet lag feeling.

Just two small steps will help mitigate the dreaded lost hour.

Remember to incorporate the other members of your household into these routine tweaks- kids, partners, and furry friends!

Happy International Women’s Day! We all know women are strong as hell. Does your body match your strong spirit?

Honor yourself by committing to one of the best things you can do for your body and longevity: strength training.

The benefits are manifold, but one huge reason to make this a priority is the fact that lack of activity leads to significant muscle loss as we age.

That impacts our joint health, back pain, osteoporosis occurrence, propensity for injury, and day to day quality of life.

Experts recommend strength training- with challenging weights!- two to three times per week.

Not sure where to start? DM us today.
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❤️Exercise is a lot more than a way to build muscle. It’s an energy booster and stress reliever. It also strengthens your heart muscle, lowers your blood pressure and cholesterol, and burns calories.

Get started today with a free movement analysis! Schedule yours at the link in bio👆

❤️Recent studies found that eating more meat, especially red meat and processed meat, was linked to a higher risk of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease - a 22% higher risk for about every 1.1 serving per day, per newsroom.heart.org.

It’s suggested that this goes beyond the known association between meat and saturated fat, but rather implicates red meat’s impact on the gut microbiome and its link to cardiovascular health.

👉Cut back on red meat consumption and bump up your fiber and veggie intake with this quick weeknight chili recipe. 

Beans are great for heart health, and this recipe is fantastic for a pantry clean-out. Use whatever variety of beans you have on hand. 

We promise you won’t miss the meat!
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❤️Did you know that exercise and activity are two different things?

Exercise describes an intentional effort to raise your heart rate, strengthen your muscles, and increase your flexibility. It’s structured time you set aside for focusing on your physical health.

Activity, on the other hand, describes how much you move throughout the course of the day.

In addition to setting aside at least 30 minutes to exercise 3-5 times a week, increasing your activity level is essential, too. Being too sedentary throughout the day can increase your risk of developing heart disease, diabetes and even cancer.

👉Spread your non-exercise physical activity throughout the day by going for a walk around the block first thing in the morning; getting up to move for a few minutes every hour; take the stairs instead of the elevator; and parking your car at the far end of the lot. 

❤️Experts recommend that no more than 7% of your daily calories should come from saturated fats- and unfortunately many of our favorite desserts, like baked goods, ice cream and other dairy products, are high in saturated fat.

Meanwhile, diets heavy on unprocessed foods like veggies and fruit significantly reduce biomarkers associated with heart cell damage and heart strain.

👉Strike a balance and still satisfy your sweet tooth by swapping out an indulgent dessert for some seasonal fruit.

Some in-season options in February: apples, grapefruit, kiwi, oranges & blood oranges, passion fruit, pear, persimmon, and pomegranate. Yum!
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You probably know by now the importance of strengthening your ticker through regular physical activity. Today is your reminder that stress reduction is also a huge factor in boosting your heart health.

👉Combine these vital components by walking or working out with a buddy! 

❤️Socializing and spending time with loved ones is a proven way to reduce stress. 

Oftentimes, we end up doing this over dinner and/or drinks- but quality time doesn’t have to revolve around food or alcohol. Make an movement date and feel great! 

☎️Can’t meet up in person? Schedule a walk-and-talk phone call.

Share this post with a friend you’ve been meaning to catch up with! 
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A high-fiber diet that includes a variety of nutrient-rich fruits and vegetables is known to improve risk factors known to contribute to heart disease.

👉 This “recipe” is such an easy way to add a rainbow of extra veggies to your day, and it’s entirely customizable.🌈

Use a variety of whatever veggies you love, and roast the heck out of ‘em to bring out that delicious caramelized char. 

❤️Pair with your favorite protein and a serving of rice for an easy-peasy heart-healthy dinner.