Episode 92 - Fitness and Body Strength at 65 with Shebah Carfagna

01/20/23 • 32 min

As we age, maintaining our health and fitness can be more challenging. Poor posture, sitting at a computer for long hours, and other lifestyle factors can lead to neck pain and sagging skin. Fortunately, some easy exercises can help alleviate these issues. These exercises can help strengthen neck muscles, improve flexibility, reduce pain and even firm up skin. With regular practice, these simple yet effective exercises will help us stay healthy and fit as we grow older.

This January, make a resolution to become healthier and fitter. With the right motivation and commitment, you can achieve your fitness goals. You can do this through dietary changes, exercise, and lifestyle adjustments. Shebah Carfagna's episode today will inspire you to continue that journey toward health and wellness. So why not kick off your New Year with a bang by getting healthy and fit this 2023?

In this episode, Shebah Carfagna reveals her secrets for staying fit and healthy as you age. At 65, Shebah has a fitness level that surpasses most people in their 30's. She shares some of the exercises she does at home to stay strong and healthy as she grows older.

Let’s jump in!

Snapshot of the Key Points from the Episode:

[02:56] Shebah Carfagna's backstory? Shebah’s philosophy around movement and exercise. What does Shebah’s typical day look like?

[08:53] Customizing workouts based on your lifestyle.

[11:48] Importance of maintaining a proper core Postural Alignment.

[17:39] How do we prevent diseases as we age?

[23:46] A bit about Shebah’s book.

[26:13] Simple home exercises to keep you fit.

About Shebah Carfagna -

Shebah Carfagna is an age-defying health, wellness, and fitness professional with more than 27 years of training experience. Shebah has been a loyal fitness devotee for many years as a means to manage life stress and the responsibility of raising a special needs child. Realizing the importance of exercise as medicine for her autistic son and other special needs constituents, she founded Panache Fitness Company in 2005 to offer these groups health and wellness opportunities.

Today, Panache Fitness Company offers traditional fitness services while still serving the needs of clients with specific health conditions and chronic diseases. Shebah encourages clients to think beyond their exercise program and manage their habits to achieve a healthier lifestyle and increase longevity.

Shebah's prior work experience included positions at the Public Broadcasting System (PBS) and senior fundraising positions at the University of Miami, Florida International University, the Arsht Performing Arts Center, United Way, and the National Parkinson Foundation. She graduated from the Ohio State University with a BA degree in Marketing and Public Relations. Sheba holds professional fitness certifications in the following modalities: Spin, Pilates, BOSU, Boot Camp, TX, and Group Fitness, and is the founder of the "AGELESS WORKOUT" presented by Panache Fitness Company.

How to connect with Shebah Carfagna:

Website: https://panachefitness.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/panachefitness/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PanacheFitness/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCr4gZxGpBWZgfE9vI0n2OTQ

About Risa Morimoto -

Founder and CEO of Modern Aging, Risa is a certified integrative nutrition health coach. She is passionate about ensuring people live the second half of their life feeling strong, fulfilled, and empowered.

Though Risa is the host of the Modern Aging YouTube Channel, she has spent most of her career behind the camera as a producer and director of documentaries (Wings of Defeat, Broken Harmony: China’s Dissidents) and TV (HGTV – House Hunters International, Selling NY, Animal Planet, A&E).

Through Modern Aging, she deep dives and shares her findings on alternative, global approaches to holistic health and wellness.

How to Connect Risa Morimoto:

Website - https://thisismodernaging.com/

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thisismodernaging/

Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/ModernAging

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/thisismodernaging/

Let’s jump in!

Snapshot of the Key Points from the Episode:

[02:56] Shebah Carfagna's backstory? Shebah’s philosophy around movement and exercise. What does Shebah’s typical day look like?

[08:53] Customizing workouts based on your lifestyle.

[11:48] Importance of maintaining a proper core Postural Alignment.

[17:39] How do we prevent diseases as we age?

[23:46] A bit about Shebah’s book.

[26:13] Simple home exercises to keep you fit.

About Shebah Carfagna -

How to connect with Shebah Carfagna:

Website: https://panachefitness.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/panachefitness/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PanacheFitness/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCr4gZxGpBWZgfE9vI0n2OTQ

About Risa Morimoto -

Through Modern Aging, she deep dives and shares her findings on alternative, global approaches to holistic health and wellness.

How to Connect Risa Morimoto:

Website - https://thisismodernaging.com/

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thisismodernaging/

Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/ModernAging

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/thisismodernaging/

Previous Episode

Episode 91 - Healthy Aging and The Keys to Living a Full, Long Life

Change is an inevitable part of life, and we have no control over it. Each decade that passes by adds to our life experiences and helps us evolve into who we are today. It is important to embrace change with open arms rather than look for its negatives. If we continue to accept change, good or bad, we will be better equipped to identify opportunities in life and make the most out of them.

As Risa Morimoto turned 55 in November, she found herself reflecting on how far she had come and feeling as energetic as a 30-year-old woman. This realization highlights the fact that midlife does not have to be a dreaded period, but can instead represent an opportunity for growth and reinvention. While some people may struggle with physical or mental health issues during this time, others use it as a springboard to reach new heights and take their lives in exciting directions.

In this episode, your host Risa Morimoto shares some of the things she has been celebrating as she gets older. She encourages us to be thankful for our age and all that it brings with it, like wisdom, experience, and perspective. Risa encourages us to focus on the things that bring us joy and ensure we take time to appreciate them.

Let’s jump in!

Snapshot of the Key Points from the Episode:

[01:12] What Risa has learned in the last 55 years

[06:40] Embrace aging. It’s a gift!

[09:26] The reality of nearing death

[10:52] The biggest thing that Risa has learned in her adult life

[13:09] Who and where do you spend your time

[15:09] Live in an environment that makes you stress-free

About Risa Morimoto -

Through Modern Aging, she deep dives and shares her findings on alternative, global approaches to holistic health and wellness.

How to Connect Risa Morimoto:

Website - https://thisismodernaging.com/

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thisismodernaging/

Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/ModernAging

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/thisismodernaging/

Next Episode

Episode 93 - Strength Training After 40 With Trainer Tina Tang

Aging is a gradual process, and it can be hard to recognize the signs of aging for many people. To help combat this, strength training can be incredibly beneficial in boosting energy levels and improving work capacity. This can help maintain your physical strength and make everyday life easier too.

Making mindful choices today can help ensure better health and vitality in the coming years. Strength training can be an important part of your overall wellness plan, helping to build muscles, maintain balance and increase bone density. Part of being in control is recognizing that you have a choice; you can choose to make physical activity a regular part of your routine and give yourself the gift of health for now and later.

Tina Tang, a fitness trainer, is here to tell us why women over 40 should start strength training and the best way to do it. She's even created a 7-day beginners' strength training challenge starting February 6th so you can take your first step towards becoming stronger! Invite your friends along and make it an enjoyable experience for everyone. It's free, and all you’ve to do is sign up at getstrongover40.com/challenge, but for now, listen in to the conversation with Tina.

Let’s jump in!

Snapshot of the Key Points from the Episode:

[02:33] Key signs of aging that you may not see as a regular person.

[06:07] Maintaining muscles Vs. building muscles as we age. How much strength training do you need, and where to get started?

[11:29] The milestones to look for if you just started strength training.

[15:04] How to know what weight to start lifting?

[16:46] Tina’s inspiration behind The Beginner’s Strength Training Program.

[20:16] Why do most women fear incorporating strength training into their life? Why do some women feel heavier after consistent strength training?

About Tina Tang -

Coach Tina is a Fit at 50 coach, creator of the 4S Formula to help mid-life women get stronger & leaner, and Founder of Iron Strong Fitness. Through her one-on-one coaching and online group fitness classes, she trains women over 40 and teaches them how to take control of their bodies by getting stronger and training consistently.

Tina got into fitness super late...age 42! Before that, she was a Wall Street trader, jewelry designer/business owner. At age 40, she went through some unplanned life changes — a difficult divorce and the post-financial crisis economy that pushed her to close her jewelry stores.

During that crappy time and for the first time in her life, she turned to working out as her dependable constant. She was going to the gym and taking strength group fitness classes. That was her FIRST foray into strength training.

Since starting as a trainer at the age of 42, she has coached over 3,700 sessions, trained herself to her first pull-up to hit a personal record of 14 pull ups (at the age of 49!), and passed a grueling kettlebell coach exam where she snatched (exercise that brings a kettlebell from between the legs to overhead) 36 lbs 100 times within 5 minutes! Strength is her jam.

Her proudest achievements include coaching some of her female clients to their first pull ups and competing in their first powerlifting competitions. She has a deep understanding of the needs and physical experiences of middle aged women.

How to connect with Tina Tang:

Website: https://www.ironstrongfitness.net/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ironstrongfit

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ironstrongfitness

About Risa Morimoto -

Through Modern Aging, she deep dives and shares her findings on alternative, global approaches to holistic health and wellness.

How to Connect Risa Morimoto:

Website - https://thisismodernaging.com/

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thisismodernaging/

Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/ModernAging

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/thisismodernaging/