Embracing Practicality, Possibility, and Productivity in Health: Insights from Carlos Reyes
A conversation with Carlos Reyes, a veteran health coach and personal trainer with over 34 years of experience. Here, we uncover Carlos'...
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Erin Eleu
Jul 64 min read
Innovate. Elevate. Connect: The Inception of The Second Act Fit Pros Community and the Vision for Our Mountain Retreat
Imagine spending three days in the serene beauty of the Colorado Rockies, surrounded by fellow health and fitness professionals who share...
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Erin Eleu
Jul 12 min read
Joan Virginia Allen & Sylvia Fox: Fitness Professionals Facing Physical Challenges
Health and fitness professionals spend their careers helping others stay active and healthy. But what happens when they face their own...
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Erin Eleu
Jun 273 min read
Robert Linkul: 7 Research Studies You Should Know If You Train Older Adults
Robert Linkul is the owner of TOA (Training the Older Adult), a personal training studio and continuing education provider for fitness...
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Erin Eleu
Jun 133 min read
Applied Neurology in Fitness: Annie Forest's Holistic Coaching Approach
"How do we as movement professionals, respect the fact it's not just a meat puppet?" --Annie Forest owner of Forest Coaching & Studios In...
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Erin Eleu
May 302 min read
Second Act Fit Pro Collaboration: “Squat Three Times” Music Video
Guest post by Second Act Fit Pro Community Member Susan Frikken I'd love to introduce to you the "Squat Three Times" music video! The...
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Erin Eleu
May 262 min read
Empathy and Independence: How to Truly Support Aging Loved Ones
"Sometimes we can offer a cure, sometimes only a salve, sometimes not even that. But whatever we can offer, our interventions, and the...
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Erin Eleu
Apr 307 min read
Dr. Mike Studer: Moving Through Fear Podcast Transcript Notes
Fear is a top predictor of falling. Neuro Physical Therapist, Dr. Mike Studer discussed the importance of addressing fear of falling and...
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Erin Eleu
Apr 241 min read
How Societal Expectations Shape the Fitness Perceptions of Older Adults
Photo credit: Unsplash Societal expectations influences the functional abilities and fitness level of older adults. Here’s how this...
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Erin Eleu
Apr 102 min read
The OATS: Empowering Older Adults through Collaboration, Connection, and Creativity
The OATS at the 2023 Functional Aging Summit Last year, at the Functional Aging Institute annual Summit, I had the pleasure of meeting...
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Erin Eleu
Mar 261 min read
Fitness Professionals Are The Smoke Detectors For Falls
photo by Pixabay Smoke detectors do not get the same accolades as firefighters. Fitness professionals specializing in fall prevention are...
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Erin Eleu
Feb 261 min read
Using Language to Overcome Self-Limiting Beliefs in Health & Fitness Classes
Parkour-based fall preparedness class at a senior living facility I stepped into the local senior center to teach a class and I was met...
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Erin Eleu
Jan 311 min read
Empowerment Through Preparedness: A New Approach to Fall Prevention
The term “fall prevention” has become commonplace, but it’s time to include the concept of “fall preparedness.” By solely emphasizing...
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Erin Eleu
Jan 202 min read
Challenging Stereotypes in Fitness Marketing
This is my 68-year-old dad, an active individual who enjoys wake boarding, surf vacations in Hawaii, and remains engaged in the sports he...
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Erin Eleu
Jan 162 min read
Does Sharing Fall Statistics With Older Adults Positively Change Behavior?
Photo credit: Photo credit: www.cdc.gov/HomeandRecreationalSafety Working with older adults involves confronting the sobering statistics...
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Erin Eleu
Dec 22, 20231 min read
How Workout Environments Shape Our Expectations and Beliefs
In the fitness room of the senior living community where I teach, I've observed a common setup: a treadmill, a stationary bike, hand...
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Erin Eleu
Dec 1, 20232 min read
The Influence of Older Adult Instructors in Fitness Communities
In 2009, I was hired to be an Account Manager for the SilverSneakers Fitness Program where I collaborated closely with fitness centers to...
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Erin Eleu
Nov 27, 20232 min read
Witnessing Ageism and the Overlooked Value of Seasoned Professionals
Photo by Marcus Aurelius In my tenure with a company specializing in an online healthcare recruitment platform, I encountered a recurring...
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Erin Eleu
Nov 20, 20232 min read
Who Is Going To Work For 1 Hour a Week?
Leading an outdoor class at a senior living facility “Who is going to work for one hour a week?” This was the question posed to me by the...
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Erin Eleu
Oct 29, 20232 min read
Finding Joy & Laughter in the Face of ALS
My husband and I were sitting at the donut shop with the Donut Posse when our friend Vickie shared that the doctors believed her husband,...
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