<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Improved Health for Seniors]]></title><description><![CDATA[Improved Health]]></description><link>https://www.improvedhealth.ca/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 16:02:32 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.improvedhealth.ca/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[How to Stay Motivated to Exercise (Even When You Don't Feel Like It)]]></title><description><![CDATA[You don’t have to feel motivated to start exercising. Learn why action comes first, how movement creates momentum, and how small steps can lead to lasting healthy habits.]]></description><link>https://www.improvedhealth.ca/post/motivation-to-exercise</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a53f4240eb6d92caeec66a0</guid><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2026 23:15:07 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/83510c_382233e9f462457884871fa98f20b29e~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_768,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jules</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Daily Exercise Transformed One Couple's Health: A Real Success Story]]></title><description><![CDATA[Discover how one couple in their 60s transformed their health with daily exercise, strength training and healthy eating—and learn how you can start your own journey.]]></description><link>https://www.improvedhealth.ca/post/daily-exercise-health-transformation</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a41bcbe69b2dfbbf1270cd6</guid><category><![CDATA[Wellness]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/83510c_f280329ed6ef496492ff931824f05a5f~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_768,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jules</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Balance Exercises for Seniors &#38; Over 50: The Best Ways to Improve Balance and Prevent Falls]]></title><description><![CDATA[Feeling a little less steady on your feet than you used to? You're not alone — and the good news is, balance is something you can genuinely improve at any age. In this post I'm sharing the approaches that actually work for adults over 50, plus a free 10-minute balance workout you can follow along with today.]]></description><link>https://www.improvedhealth.ca/post/balance-exercises-for-seniors</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a383b6d6eab84e606078641</guid><category><![CDATA[Exercise]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 19:49:35 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/83510c_8947946071fc4ac1ab8d7b2d008ad224~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_720,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jules</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to Create a YouTube Workout Playlist with Your Favourite Exercise Videos]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you've ever wanted an easy way to save your favourite workouts and build your own exercise routine, YouTube playlists are one of the simplest tools you can use. With so many beginner workouts, walking workouts, chair exercises, strength training workouts, and dance fitness videos available on my YouTube channel, creating a personalized workout playlist helps you stay organized, motivated, and consistent with your fitness journey. One of the best parts of making a YouTube workout playlist...]]></description><link>https://www.improvedhealth.ca/post/youtube-workout-playlist</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a2ee3d0418318a8f7e6c5de</guid><category><![CDATA[Useful Info]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 14 Jun 2026 18:30:09 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/83510c_a4f6b83aed0640e28e6ec5d5af498c17~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_768,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jules</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yuka App Review: The Free Food Label Scanner That Changed How I Shop for Healthy Food]]></title><description><![CDATA[I'll be the first to admit — I thought I knew what I was buying at the grocery store. But after one of my subscribers introduced me to the free Yuka food label scanner app, I was shocked by what I found. Here's my honest Yuka app review and why I now use it every single time I shop.]]></description><link>https://www.improvedhealth.ca/post/yuka-app-review-the-free-food-label-scanner-that-changed-how-i-shop-for-healthy-food</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a2559e5a4c7f212bae7ca62</guid><category><![CDATA[Wellness]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 07 Jun 2026 17:15:09 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/83510c_0c51131d74354b9998860ddbfa43da00~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_768,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jules</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Too Fast? Too Slow? How to Change YouTube Video Speed to Match Your Fitness Level]]></title><description><![CDATA[Did you know you can slow down or speed up any YouTube workout video in just a few seconds? At Improved Health, we create workouts across three levels — Gentle, Beginner, and Intermediate — so there's always something that fits where you are. But with YouTube's playback speed feature, you can fine-tune any video even further to match exactly how you're feeling today. Here's how.]]></description><link>https://www.improvedhealth.ca/post/change-youtube-video-speed-fitness-level</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a1c5a4dd87dcf57d5449369</guid><category><![CDATA[Useful Info]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 31 May 2026 16:47:18 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/83510c_fe7119d450d842709f840ea2beaee6a2~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_768,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jules</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Japanese 3x3 Walking Method: What It Is and How It Works]]></title><description><![CDATA[Discover the 3x3 Japanese Walking Method, a simple interval walking routine that alternates 3 minutes of brisk walking with 3 minutes of slower walking. Perfect for all ages, it supports cardiovascular health, boosts calorie burn, and improves mobility. Follow along with my full guided 3x3 Japanese Walking Workout on YouTube and experience a fun, effective way to stay active—no equipment needed!]]></description><link>https://www.improvedhealth.ca/post/japanese-3x3-walking-method-what-it-is-and-how-it-works</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68bde6123a66668fb16c91c5</guid><category><![CDATA[Exercise]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 08 Sep 2025 10:47:50 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/83510c_a62e658f834d447e823ed4c9a042041d~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_768,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jules</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Strength Training After 50: How to Lift Safely and Know When to Go Lighter or Heavier]]></title><description><![CDATA[Strength Training After 50: How to Lift Safely and Know When to Go Lighter or Heavier]]></description><link>https://www.improvedhealth.ca/post/strength-training-after-50-how-to-lift-safely-and-know-when-to-go-lighter-or-heavier</link><guid isPermaLink="false">687b8ba47a5bc82a935aff85</guid><category><![CDATA[Exercise]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 19 Jul 2025 13:43:58 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/83510c_e62e233410174bb2a17eba32d6a8e614~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jules</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Is 10,000 Steps the Magic Number?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Being sedentary for long periods of time during the day can lead to problems associated with obesity, heart disease, and other...]]></description><link>https://www.improvedhealth.ca/post/is-10000-steps-the-magic-number</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6692ae506b890b108846d92b</guid><category><![CDATA[Exercise]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jul 2024 00:10:04 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/83510c_62ec709d3d0c44e5a027f1f2a6dc2a39~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_720,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Anita Findlay</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Squats are an Essential Exercise for Seniors]]></title><description><![CDATA[Why squats are an essential exercise for seniors
]]></description><link>https://www.improvedhealth.ca/post/why-squats-are-an-essential-exercise-for-seniors</link><guid isPermaLink="false">666f6066b3e2794529605b5e</guid><category><![CDATA[Exercise]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 16 Jun 2024 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/83510c_1c9cc29f3d254ede90555dbd69597208~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Anita Findlay</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Discover the Power of Exercise for Parkinson's Disease]]></title><description><![CDATA[Parkinson's Disease is reported to be the fastest growing neurological condition worldwide.  Symptoms can include tremors, slowed...]]></description><link>https://www.improvedhealth.ca/post/exercising-with-parkinson-s-disease</link><guid isPermaLink="false">665cec37c81c329136178819</guid><category><![CDATA[Exercise]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 02 Jun 2024 22:59:03 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/83510c_f546c4b526564f1485aaee59ed5a21ef~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_720,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>J. O&apos;Connor</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The importance of foot care and the exercises to alleviate foot pain]]></title><description><![CDATA[Foot pain or foot care, and the joys of being able to walk. Try these exercises to improve and manage foot pain.]]></description><link>https://www.improvedhealth.ca/post/explore-the-importance-of-foot-care-exercises-to-alleviate-foot-pain</link><guid isPermaLink="false">66374b822de1a52511fa2619</guid><category><![CDATA[Exercise]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 19 May 2024 23:00:21 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/83510c_412e3d0e3c9b453281a8583b0e080f6c~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_720,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Anita Findlay</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Best Ways to Reach YOUR Fitness and Weight Loss Goals]]></title><description><![CDATA[The best ways to reach your fitness and weight loss goals.]]></description><link>https://www.improvedhealth.ca/post/the-best-ways-to-reach-your-fitness-and-weight-loss-goals</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6591ad0ebb4b53fbbebe57ad</guid><category><![CDATA[Exercise]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 31 Dec 2023 18:28:43 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/83510c_b8881c545bfd4368b8a568e893876634~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_720,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jules</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What does NSV mean?]]></title><description><![CDATA[You're likely seeing NSV more these days, and thinking, "What does NSV mean?" NSV stands for non-scale victories, and it’s something a...]]></description><link>https://www.improvedhealth.ca/post/what-does-nsv-mean</link><guid isPermaLink="false">64e254f21eef73f9334851c3</guid><category><![CDATA[Exercise]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 20 Aug 2023 18:34:19 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/83510c_c8c778301fa24b54968bd0a41d7aa83c~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_448,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jules</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pelvic Floor Exercises | Connecting to your Pelvic Floor]]></title><description><![CDATA[Physiotherapist recommended exercises for pelvic floor for women
]]></description><link>https://www.improvedhealth.ca/post/pelvic-floor-exercises</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6453bfde9401a3cbe8475d50</guid><category><![CDATA[Exercise]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 04 May 2023 14:59:14 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="http://youtu.be/_0vtnVMd26E" length="0" type="video"/><dc:creator>Lisa Flanders</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to Measure Exercise Intensity for Seniors: Learning how to use Rate of Perceived Exertion Scale.]]></title><description><![CDATA[How do you determine how hard you should push yourself during a workout? When do you know if you're working out too hard, or not hard...]]></description><link>https://www.improvedhealth.ca/post/how-to-measure-exercise-intensity-for-seniors-learning-how-to-use-rate-of-perceived-exertion-scale</link><guid isPermaLink="false">641dea946dce0a983902ae4c</guid><category><![CDATA[Exercise]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 26 Mar 2023 18:01:02 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/83510c_af44da22ad41496398570387f87a43e7~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jules</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What is a LISS workout?]]></title><description><![CDATA[There are so many different types of workouts and it is definitely hard to understand each type. Today we'll talk about LISS. LISS stands...]]></description><link>https://www.improvedhealth.ca/post/what-is-a-liss-workout</link><guid isPermaLink="false">63fb5f53ab664e51f55a7fcf</guid><category><![CDATA[Exercise]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 26 Feb 2023 18:52:01 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/83510c_900809ac303445c4bcf72175b225e3ba~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_720,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jules</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The 2 minute MOVEMENT CHALLENGE]]></title><description><![CDATA[My intention for today’s post was to talk about the research on the benefits of short bursts of exercise throughout the day, compared to...]]></description><link>https://www.improvedhealth.ca/post/the-2-minute-movement-challenge</link><guid isPermaLink="false">63f2b7e5d60006927fc350bb</guid><category><![CDATA[Exercise]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 20 Feb 2023 00:33:01 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/83510c_c07b4a3492ea4c948b89d4df81df8891~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_720,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jules</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Age is Just a Number - Seniors who Inspire]]></title><description><![CDATA[How inspiring seniors have proven age is just a number]]></description><link>https://www.improvedhealth.ca/post/age-is-just-a-number-seniors-who-inspire</link><guid isPermaLink="false">63de9f60817f76fed46eb8b9</guid><category><![CDATA[Exercise]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 05 Feb 2023 19:38:06 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/83510c_95e52164c73541cb86b83a225559c5f6~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_720,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jules</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How can you get more results from walking?]]></title><description><![CDATA[So many people get outside to walk for the purpose of exercise, but also for fresh air, to see other people, and to get out of the house...]]></description><link>https://www.improvedhealth.ca/post/how-can-you-get-more-benefits-from-walking</link><guid isPermaLink="false">63cdbcc814a5f0b479fade31</guid><category><![CDATA[Exercise]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 23 Jan 2023 00:53:05 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/83510c_3b300d916c9940dbaface74e4077df68~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jules</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>