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Healthy Aging & Mobility
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items Simple, at-home tools and practices I use to stay mobile, strong, and independent at 60+. Simple walking, strength training, Pilates, breathing, fascial and lymphatic release—focused on low cost, real results, and consistency over perfection. I no lo...
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Mobility Aids
Nutrient Boosts
Comfort That Works
Mobility Aids
At-home exercise and recovery equipment I use every day to feel and move better.
Resistance bands are great for at home use. I can do most Pilates reformer exercises using these bands. Great for hip mobility!
Pilates Exercise Bands
My go-to throughout the day when I have to do a lot of sitting. Love the two settings and it gives me a “working” break! Also a nice treat after working out - very relaxing.
COMFIER Shiatsu Neck Back Massager with Heat
I bought this when my feet were in daily pain. I've found relief using the trigger point balls to release my foot fascia. Still keep this under my desk and enjoy the massage while working on the computer.
COMFIER Shiatsu Foot Massager with Heat
Get both the small (2.5") and medium (5") trigger point balls - great for releasing fascial tension everywhere your body hurts. Small ball is amazing for relieving foot pain, easing tired hands. Medium ball is great for glutes, neck, back and shoulde...
Triggerpoint Ball
Short roller is great for travel, long roller essential for daily foam rolling and fascial release.
Triggerpoint Grid Foam Rollers
Essential for balanced core work, squeeze between knees or ankles during floor work and squats.
Pilates Ball
Use it daily, lasts for years! Great for stretching, balance and releasing tension. Weighted at bottom for stability, inflate to meet your needs for firmness or flexibility.
Flat Exercise Ball
Use it daily, lasts for years! Great for stretching, balance and releasing tension. Weighted at bottom for stability, inflate to meet your needs for firmness or flexibility.
Aeromat AGM EcoWise Yoga Mat 72-inch Dove
I discovered Pilates 10 years ago and love the basic reformer exercises for joint mobility, core strength and overall body balance and toning. I stick with Level 1-1.5 classes and learned a lot about foam rolling and fascia release from the Center &a...
Club Pilates
A good basic step tracker that's comfortable to wear and easy to sync with theapp. Stays charged for a few days. Can set goals and reminders.
Fitbit
Nutrient Boosts
Daily nutritional add-ons my body needs help to replace.
We lose collagen as we age. This is an easy, tasteless supplement that dissolves in your morning coffee, water, or can be added to your overnight oats.
Collagen Peptides Powder - Hydrolyzed, Keto Safe
Great for urinary track support.
Horbäach Cranberry Extract + Vitamin C
I mostly drink plain water but when I'm really needing to hydrate, I love the blue-raz flavored branch chain amino acids. It has a light refreshing flavor. I would use a single scoop for a 32 oz water bottle.
BSN Amino X Muscle Recovery BCAAs 10g
Super healthy way to thicken your oatmeal or protein shake. Also makes a great chia pudding - search for a simple recipe and give it a try!
BetterBody Foods Organic Chia Seeds 2 lbs
An important supplement as we age - supports energy, brain function, nerve health, and red blood cell production.
Nutricost Vitamin B12 Methylcobalamin 2000mcg
The combo vitamin is very important for bone strength and immune support. I can't swallow too many vitamins daily so choose gummy versions when they make sense. These taste great and I enjoy taking them.
Sugar Free Calcium Magnesium Zinc Gummies with D3
These taste great and that means I will take them every day, even when traveling!
Alive!® Women's 50+ Gummy Multivitamin
Daily Vitamin C is important and gummy versions make it easy.
Nature Made Vitamin C 1000mg Maximum Strength
Essential for bone health and immune support. My doctor recommended 5,000iu. Ask for a blood test to confirm whether you need to take this supplement.
Nature's Bounty Vitamin D3 5000 IU Softgels
I find this really works. It helps with maintaining muscle strength, improves my daily energy, and helps with workout recovery. It's tasteless and dissolves quickly in any beverage.
Optimum Nutrition Micronized Creatine Powder
Super healthy add-in for all your cereals, shakes and baked products. Blends well with all flavors and recipes.
Spectrum Essentials Organic Ground Flaxseed 24oz
Comfort That Works
Personal favorites that make daily life and movement comfortable
Great support for achy, tired feet. Highly recommend investing in a custom orthotic insert as well. Available in wide widths - so important for a comfortable fit!
Orthofeet Womens Shoes
Doctor recommended for great support and comfort. Wider base takes a little getting used to. Very comfortable for add day use. Wide widths available.
Hoka Bondi 7
A great casual walking shoe for everyday. Love the bronze, goes with everything! Available in wide widths and easily fits my custom orthotic insert.
Clarks Womens Caroline Ella
Learn about fascia and the benefits of myofascial release. Find a therapist that uses the John Barnes technique. It's hard to explain why and how it works - but it resolved the chronic pain I had in my feet, hips, shoulder, neck and hands.
Myofascial Release
I've tried many drops for dry eye relief, these are the first that work, it has an oily base that soothes. Needs RX but has offers to reduce cost.
MIEBO® Dry Eye Relief
I found a local store. They scanned my feet, gave recommendations on how I walk and how to move better. I also got a great pair of custom orthotics that fit in most all daily shoes. It has made a big difference. Orthotics last 7-10 years so the inves...
Foot Solutions - Custom Orthotics