Standing Back Shoulder Exercise to Correct Shoulder Pain I’ve dedicated a huge chunk of my career as a personal trainer, specializing in working with fabulous folks over 50. Why, you ask? Because that’s when I turned 50! Ten years later, at 60, I’m here, aiming to reverse those pesky movement patterns we unknowingly create throughout […]

How to Develop a Training Program as an Endurance Athlete Over 60 Well, I’m over 60 myself and still revel in participating in Ironman distance events and ultra runs. Plus, with over a decade of coaching experience, I’ve noticed a rising number of folks in their 60s and 70s taking on challenging endurance events. While […]

Time to sleep better… Ashwagandha!! Today, we’re going to focus on a common issue that many of my clients face: sleep. Let’s face it – sleep isn’t always easy. Some struggle to fall asleep, while others wake up in the middle of the night, and some just can’t go back to sleep. No matter the […]

L-Glutamine Hello and welcome, dear friends! This is Judy Torel and, boy, do I have an intriguing topic for you today. Ever spent over half a century indulging in those irresistible, mouthwatering treats that might not be the best choices for our body? Me too! And, after all those years, our digestive system’s inner lining […]

Reduce Inflammation with Turmeric Hey, fabulous folks over 50! Welcome to another sizzling blog where I’m diving deep into the magical world of supplements. Now, before you raise an eyebrow, let me tell you – I’ve been around for four decades practicing and researching, and I’m not one to push supplements willy-nilly. But with today’s […]

It’s Just So Delicious! Diabetes and obesity are on the rise in the US. Our supermarkets are filled with “foods” (I use this term very loosely) which are not what our bodies were built to consume. Due to technological advancements, the food industry can manipulate parts of foods, creating products that stimulate our brain’s reward […]

Nitric Oxide!! Hi everybody and welcome! It’s Judy here. Today, I’m thrilled to close out our series on supplements with a conversation about one of my all-time favorites. Today, my friends, it’s all about the magic of beets and the nitric oxide they bring to our bodies. 🌱 Let’s get this clear first – **oxygen […]

Pain in the Butt: Standing Back of the Leg Stretch Hey everyone! Grab your coffee or tea, and let’s have a little chat about those pesky pains and strains that so many of us “seasoned folks” experience as we age.  First off, a quick intro. I’m Judy, your health and older population optimization coach. I’ve […]

Motion is Lotion: How to Use Movement to Reduce Muscle Pain Hey everybody, it’s Judy Torel here, from “Your Second 50”, and today we’re diving into episode number two of my Behavioral Medicine series. If you’re over 60 and you’re struggling with muscle pain, stiffness, or discomfort, I promise, this one’s for you. Firstly, let’s […]

Foods to Increase Energy: Foods High in Nitric Oxide Hello there! It’s Judy here, bringing you another exciting episode from my series specifically for the radiant folks in their 50s, 60s, 70s, and even 80s and beyond! And guess what? Today, we’re diving into one of my favorite topics – foods that give us energy […]