Body Moves has hit double digits! It’s time to celebrate and… …YOU’RE INVITED!! For ten years, Body Moves has been Eastern Iowa’s only movement studio specializing in fitness and wellness for mid-life and better adults through in-studio and online programming. We are committed to a lifestyle approach of movement and life-long learning which is why […]

In this series, we’re examining The Power 9, nine common characteristics of those who live in the Blue Zones. To read more about the BLUE ZONES, click HERE. No. 1:  MOVE NATURALLY. Nos. 2 and 3:  Define Your Purpose and Downshift. Nos. 4 and 5: 80% Rule and PLANT SLANT. Today’s characteristics is No. 6:  […]

We’re looking at The Power 9, nine common characteristics of those who live in the Blue Zones. To read more about the BLUE ZONES, click HERE. No. 1: MOVE NATURALLY. No. 2 and 3: Define Your Purpose and Downshift. Today’s characteristics are No. 4: 80% Rule and No. 5: PLANT SLANT.   No. 4:  80% […]

We’ve been looking at The Power 9, nine common characteristics of those who live in the Blue Zones. Blue Zones are five geographic areas around the world where people, on average, live longer, healthier lives than average. They are known for having high populations of centenarians, which are people who live 100 years or more. […]

The Blue Zones are communities are known for having high numbers of inhabitants who live past the age of 100 with lower rates of degenerative diseases such as heart disease, diabetes, and cancer. They were identified by Dan Buettner, an explorer, National Geographic Fellow, award-winning journalist and producer, and New York Times bestselling author, when […]

There’s a lot of confusion about what predisposes a person to disease and other life-changing conditions such as diabetes, dementia, or cancer. It was previously thought that genes were to blame. That’s significant because you cannot change your genes, and such news can make you feel as if you have no control over your health. While […]