Self-Improvement | ProActive Fitness

You’re Already a Superhero When You’re Fit over 50

Who’s your favourite superhero? Maybe it’s Wonder Woman, Thor, or Superman. But if you’re over 50 and working on your health, you’ve already earned the cape, even if you’ve never worn one. Real-life superheroes show up, day after day, and do the hard things. And in fitness, that means working out even when it’s uncomfortable or you’d rather be doing something else. Take Jerry, for example. He ran his first Spartan Race at age 75. He trained for months, modified movements to p

Nov 252 min read

Self-soothing vs. self-care: what's the difference?

Have you ever noticed that sometimes the things that feel good in the moment don’t actually move you closer to feeling your best? That’s the difference between self-soothing and self-care . Self-soothing is about comfort right now. Think: Curling up with a blanket and Netflix A glass of wine at the end of a long day Treating yourself to dessert There’s nothing wrong with any of these. In fact, we all need ways to soothe ourselves in stressful moments. But here’s the catch:

Nov 171 min read

Are you really resting - or just zoning out?

Ever flop on the couch at the end of the day—phone in hand, snack nearby—scrolling, watching, snacking… …but somehow you still wake up the next morning exhausted ? You’re not alone. Most of us are really good at checking out —but not so good at resting . Here’s the thing: Numbing out feels like rest in the moment… but it rarely leaves you feeling restored. True rest actually nourishes your body, mind, and nervous system—so you can show up for your life with more energy,

Nov 101 min read