Diane Cadinha, Certified Personal Trainer | Dec 1, 2016 | December – January 2017, Health
In 2012, at age 62, George Crowder retired from his profession as a regional fire prevention chief. “I was a highly qualified, able-bodied firefighter,” said George. “Besides emergency responses and standbys, much of the days was consumed in maintenance. In my younger...
Diane Cadinha, Certified Personal Trainer | Aug 1, 2016 | August - September 2016, Health
If Lois Can, Then How About You? by Diane Cadinha, Certified Personal Trainer, ACE, NASM from the August-September 2016 issue of Generations Magazine, Hawai‘i’s Resource for Life
Diane Cadinha, Certified Personal Trainer | Oct 1, 2015 | Articles, Health, October - November 2015
When Wendell Murakawa retired from the Hawai‘i Department of Public Safety, he planned to “you know, take it easy, relax, hang out with my friends, drink, eat and enjoy life.” Then his doctor told him he had type 2 diabetes. “I knew I was overweight and began to watch...
Diane Cadinha, Certified Personal Trainer | Jun 1, 2015 | Articles, Health, June - July 2015
Our friend Joanie Packer says she doesn’t worry about things she can’t do anything about — so she lives in the present, works at being as healthy as possible and tries to show appreciation to those around her. At 94, how is your life different than when you first...
Diane Cadinha, Certified Personal Trainer | Apr 1, 2014 | April - May 2014, Articles, Health
It was just a year ago that Marion Iwane, 88, read a story in Generations Magazine about a senior in her 90s who started exercising at age 77. Inspired by the story, Marion decided to come in for help with balance, weakness and pain in her hips and shoulders. One...
Diane Cadinha, Certified Personal Trainer | Feb 1, 2014 | Articles, February - March 2014, Health
Every one of us, regardless of our age, can make plans and set goals. Each new year is a new beginning … a time to start fresh and hopefully get it right. Write down what you would like to see happen in the year ahead. It’s a way to solidify your dreams and...
Diane Cadinha, Certified Personal Trainer | Aug 1, 2013 | Articles, August - September 2013, Health
Staying hydrated everyday is the key to staying and feeling healthy. Our bodies have an intricate system of keeping fluids and electrolytes in balance. Due to changes in the body as we age, such as a decrease in total body water as well as a decreased sense of thirst,...
Diane Cadinha, Certified Personal Trainer | Jun 1, 2013 | Articles, June - July 2013, Living Life
Summer brings in the time of year when melons are in season. Watermelon, honeydew and cantaloupe are rich in vitimins, minerals and antioxidants such as beta-carotene, lycopene, potassium, magnesium vitamin A and C. Adding them to a green smoothie makes for a tasty...
Diane Cadinha, Certified Personal Trainer | Apr 1, 2013 | April - May 2013, Articles, Health
Last issue, Feb/Mar, I talked about the importance of stretching and staying flexible to maintain function. I focused on stretches for the lower body. In this issue, we’re going to look at some upper body stretches. First, remember to warm your muscles up. You can do...
Diane Cadinha, Certified Personal Trainer | Feb 1, 2013 | Articles, February - March 2013, Health
We all know exercise and staying active plays a big role on how we age, but a lot of us forget about the importance of stretching and staying flexible. Tight short muscles create muscle imbalances, which leads to loss of function and range of joint motion. Not to...
Diane Cadinha, Certified Personal Trainer | Oct 1, 2012 | Articles, Health, October - November 2012
Diane’s Kale, Bean & Roasted Vegetable Soup The fall season is here. What better time to prepare for flu season than with a hearty pot of immunity boosting soup. In order to keep your immune system strong, you need to eat a nutrient dense diet rich in antioxidants...
Diane Cadinha, Certified Personal Trainer | Aug 1, 2012 | Articles, August - September 2012, Living Life
The most important thing for our health is to get enough fruits and vegetables on a daily basis. It provides antioxidants, micronutrients, and phytochemicals to protect us from disease such as cancer and heart disease. These nutrients help us continue to function on a...
Diane Cadinha, Certified Personal Trainer | Apr 1, 2012 | Articles, Living Life
Joan Packer did not start working out until age 77. She had been a smoker for 20 years and never exercised. When she first came in she couldn’t walk upstairs without holding on to the railing. Now at 90, she does the elliptical for 30 minutes without holding on to...