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People love their daily walks because they’re usually easy and because being outside is beneficial. But maybe it’s time to branch out. “The fact that walking is so comfortable and easy is exactly the problem,” says Andrea Marcellus, fitness expert and founder of AND/life. “The unfortunate truth is that walking simply does not create enough discomfort for the body to be forced to adapt in ways that are essential—namely, building muscle and improving insulin sensitivity.”

Strength training for seniors is crucial for aging comfortably. This is the equipment you need to start your journey. Andrea Marcellus, the founder and CEO of the AND/life fitness and wellness platform, said resistance training is particularly important for seniors because it increases bone density, and studies support this claim.

GLP-1 medications may be helping people lose weight, but fitness expert, nutrition coach and AND/life founder Andrea Marcellus says they’re also changing the way many people approach exercise. Known for her practical “in-the-moment” workout approach and wellness strategies for busy professionals, Marcellus says one pattern has become especially clear: once the scale starts moving, workouts often fall to the bottom of the priority list.

Gain Strength and Boost Cardio in Less Than 45 Minutes With a Trainer – Approved Workout Strategy for Busy Men With No Time. “For busy men, the highest return on investment comes from combining strength training with interval cardio in the same session,” says Andrea Marcellus, trainer, founder, and CEO of AND/life™. “A simple structure is to spend about two-thirds of the workout on strength training, followed by moderately challenging cardio intervals during the final third.”

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Andrea's #1 favorite salad from her longtime client Edie.

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