Every once in a while I check the statistics on my blog to see what posts are most popular, where people are reading, and how many subscribers I have. Today I happened to check and saw that I got my 500th subscriber! This blog was started on February 24, 2019–I was still working at a local gym, and the pandemic would not hit with full fury for another year or so. I did not know if anyone would read it, let alone have subscribers. While 500 is not a million, I am proud of hte accomplishment and the work that I put in to achieve it.

I have learned a lot from the work of maintaining a blog. I always remember that my son told me that a blog is like a living thing; you have to feed it and take care of it in order for it to survive. I strive to create a new post each week on a topic related to older adults and fitness. Often I highlight articles I have seen on news websites, in my trade magazines, and in my continuing education classes. I am grateful to all the fitness, medical, and allied professions experts for their continuing interest and research. Their work makes mine easier–not just blogging, but working with my clients as well. I will endeavor to bring the latest news and research as well as my insights so that older adults can live healthier, more independent lives.

Thanks to all my subscribers. I do this for you!