Articles written by Janet Warner


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  • Aging is a gift: Invest in making the most of it

    Janet Warner, For Senior Voice|Oct 1, 2024

    Aging is not for the weak. Tasks we once took for granted become more difficult to complete. New challenges pop up frequently such as sore knees, stiff back or not sleeping well. That list just keeps on growing, right? However, aging is a gift and one we can value and maximize every day. To be our best selves at our current age and forward, we need to invest in our health and well-being. The benefits of strength training for aging are well documented. The good news is this doesn't have to be a b...

  • Enjoy more pickleball with proper shoes, warmups

    Janet Warner, For Senior Voice|Mar 1, 2024

    We need each other. When your "peeps" are part of a fun activity, it's like a double shot of happiness. Movement and meaningful interactions. It's more than just the people or just the activity, it's how the two blend together and create so many happy vibes. Here are a few steps to keep yourself strong and able to participate in one of, if not your all-time favorite activity. Good shoes True confession – I love shoes. They bring me joy. I have shoes for every occasion and some just waiting f...

  • Pickleball mobility: Your best moves happen before your game

    Janet Warner, For Senior Voice|Jan 1, 2024

    Pickleball, a funny name for the fastest growing sport for several years now. My office at The Alaska Club East is near the area where we have our pickup pickleball games. The sounds are iconic – the paddle hitting the ball, the ball bouncing on the floor, the shoes squeaking. However, it's always more than these mechanical sounds. There are oohs, ahhs, "I got it", high fives and laughter, so much laughter. Players are in love with the game of pickleball. It addresses so many needs – act...