What are you thankful for in 2021? There's a quote which I read from time to time: "Reflect upon your present blessings, of which every man has many; not on your past misfortunes, of which all men have some" I'm grateful, though I may not have hit all of my fitness goals, I can certainly see and say that I'm a work in progress. I can see the little…

Making the most of life in relation to your health and fitness requires you to be inventive and come up with interesting ways you can inject movements and exercise into three areas of your life: - your work - your hobby - your passion While I'm an advocate of dedicating time for your workouts, I also understand that life can sometimes get busy; rat…

In this episode, I talk to Gary, an over 40, a husband to the beautiful Sarah, a dad to two children, VP of Sales/Marketing at USystems, a football coach, a chairman of a grass-root football club, a great friend and a neighbour. Gary is an avid football fan, a staunch supporter of Everton FC, and an ex semi-professional footballer who played in the…

Did you know that to be considered physically active, you need to put in about 150 minutes or more of moderate intensity physical activity a week? Basically, if we do the maths, that's exercising for 30 minutes each day for a minimum of 5 times a week; or perhaps, 50 minutes exercise 3 times a week. In a health guideline released in September 2019,…

Have you heard the saying "the 12th man" or "12th player" before? If you're familiar with football, you would know that each football team has 11 men or 11 players or 11 women……. The term 12th man or 12th player refers to the support the teams get from the crowd. Who's cheering you? Who's challenging you? Who's encouraging you to take one more step…

Consistency is a key ingredient that can always guarantee success in every endeavour. Health, fitness, wellness and vitality can be considered destinations you can reach through an abundance of options and choices. All the options and choices available to you would likely lead to benefits in both your physical and mental health; however, the only w…

Minding your health & fitness is a fundamental part of the journey to better health and the foundation for your healthy habits. In order to mind your health, you need to take stock of where you are right now. Minding your health is a foundational step which would pay dividends in the long run. Being Fortyfied is all about the small steps: Little Th…

Real conversations about health & fitness for over forties while sharing my perspective as I travel on the same life-changing journey.By Ayo Monehin