Lou Mudge

Articles by Lou Mudge

You don’t have to run to get fitterβ€”this 20-minute treadmill walking workout is a great cardio session that’s gentle on your joints - Fit&Well

Health July 6, 2026

When many people resolve to get fit, they decide to launch straight into running. Running is great and all, but it’s demanding and jumping in feet first can leave you saying never again. David J Sa...

β€œI fully expect to be at least as strong and healthy in my 90s as I am now, if not stronger”—a 72-year-old trainer shares the weekly routine she follows for strength and longevity - Fit&Well

Health May 16, 2026

Liz Hilliard is a STOTT-certified personal and group Pilates fitness trainer with decades of experience in the industry. She created the Hilliard Studio Method (HSM) in 2008, based on her experienceοΏ½...

A physical therapist says you should work on strengthening this often overlooked area if you want to age well and stay independent - Fit&Well

Health May 5, 2026

One of the things that worries me most about getting older is losing the ability to use my hands properly. I’ve been helping my grandmother to catalog several lifetimes’ worth of picturesβ€”some ...

My gut health struggled while taking a course of antibiotics, so I asked a dietitian how best to support it - Fit&Well

Health April 17, 2026

Most people will have completed a course of antibiotics at some point, and I’m no exception. I recently had to take some for an infection in my thumb and a few days into the course, my gut responde...

A physical therapist says these exercises can help protect your back for the long term - Fit&Well

Health April 8, 2026

If you’re not one of the millions of people who suffer from non-specific low back pain, you probably know someone who does. So you’ll know it’s something best avoided. There’s no one action y...

A personal trainer says this is the best exercise you’re probably not doing to build hip strength - Fit&Well

Health January 25, 2026

One of the most noticeable effects of spending a lot of time sitting is sore hips. That’s because sitting for long periods of time shortens the hip flexor musclesβ€”which run down the front of your...

I asked a physical therapist how to alleviate a sore back, and she recommended these three exercises to help restore balance between the hips, core, and upper back - Fit&Well

Health January 23, 2026

Are you suffering from a sore back, mild discomfort or even chronic back pain? There could be a number of reasons why it’s happening. Physical therapist and director of Physical Therapy Central Dev...

Humans were built to walkβ€”a doctor explains why we all need low-intensity movement and balance work to live longer - Fit&Well

Health January 9, 2026

It’s common knowledge that walking is good for you, but did you know it might also help you live longer? According to Dr Karan Rajan, a doctor, author and health educator, looking to cultures where...

A trainer says this 30-minute treadmill walking workout will help you keep active during winter - Fit&Well

Technology December 15, 2025

As the days grow ever shorter and the weather more unpredictable, going outdoors for a walk may be the last thing you want to do. Thankfully, you can gain many of the same benefits indoors, with the οΏ½...

A yoga teacher says this is the simple three-move standing sequence she uses to improve posture and balance in older adults - Fit&Well

Health December 15, 2025

Aging comes with many challenges, but loss of balance is one of the big ones. If you struggle with dizziness, spatial awareness or are unsteady on your feet, then moving from standing to seated and οΏ½...