by Melissa Wogahn | Jan 9, 2021 | Let's Get Going
If there was ever a year to use our 3 superpowers, 2020 wins the prize. The belief in possibility, a sense of curiosity and a willingness to be (a bit) uncomfortable enabled me, my clients and my students meet these past 9 months with open arms and open hearts. When...
by Melissa Wogahn | Mar 24, 2020 | Let's Get Going
“The public should avoid gatherings larger than 10 people.” This is the latest advice to protect ourselves from the coronavirus (COVID-19). Or, if you live in California like me, the latest orders are to stay home. I am sitting at my home desk realizing that I cannot...
by Melissa Wogahn | Sep 26, 2019 | Let's Get Going
Dog walking for seniors does not have to be dangerous. Dogs are the perfect companion for an active lifestyle but like any exercise activity, it is important to develop and follow safety guidelines to reduce the chance of falling. Here are some ideas for seniors who...
by Melissa Wogahn | Mar 7, 2019 | Let's Get Going
Years ago, I worked on behalf of a company whose tagline was, “fitness, friendship and fun.” I never forgot that message as I believe it still rings true today. Finding a community in physical activity can become your rock, the one thing that keeps you sane in an...
by Melissa Wogahn | Jan 6, 2019 | Let's Get Going
It’s open enrollment season! Another year has passed and not much has changed. We continue to spend 84% of our healthcare dollars on chronic diseases and, in the last 50 years, US healthcare spending has risen 818% compared to 168% increase in GDP and 16% in wages,...
by Melissa Wogahn | Oct 28, 2017 | Let's Get Going
At a recent meeting of the American College of Sports Medicine in San Diego, Dr. Robert Sallis, Chairman for the American College of Sports Medicine’s Exercise is Medicine Initiative stated, “there is irrefutable evidence for exercise in the primary and secondary...
