Wayne Coolidge, Jr., M.Ed., Author at LKNConnect Community

Ancestral Health Practices — Slower Aging and Productive Longevity

May 9, 2021

Ancestral Health and the Wellness Blueprint Public health, health education, and modern medicine have fallen short in their responsibility to promote positive health outcomes. Each of them has failed to…

FITNESS: Fitness Lessons from Our Ancestors

March 30, 2021

In the previous article in this series, “FITNESS: What Does It Mean to Be Fit?” my advice was to fitness train with the goal of optimizing health. People who train…

FITNESS: What Does It Mean to Be Fit?

March 10, 2021

Let’s look at fitness in a more wholistic way. Understanding fitness in its purest context helps in planning and implementing successful exercise, other physical activity, and even nutritional interventions. Lack…

FITNESS: It’s the New Year – Are You Thinking of Hiring a Personal Trainer?

January 2, 2021

Hiring a Personal Trainer: The Why and How (Part 2) In part 1 of this 2-part personal trainer series I focused on the reasons to hire a personal trainer. Beginner…

FITNESS: Hiring a Personal Trainer – The Why and How (Part 1 of 2)

October 15, 2020

Two questions usually arise when someone considers whether to hire a personal trainer: “Do I need a trainer?” and “Can I afford one?” Personal training services can offer outstanding fitness…

Health Q&A: Is there a simple lifestyle change that can significantly reduce a person’s risk for death?

September 5, 2020

Health Q & A is a LKN Connect Health & Wellness column published monthly. The readership is invited to submit questions falling within the fields of health promotion, wellness, and disease…

Health Q&A: Is Alcohol Healthy?

August 9, 2020

Health Q & A is a LKN Connect Health & Wellness column published monthly. The readership is invited to submit questions falling within the fields of health promotion, wellness, and disease…

Health Q&A: Muscle Is Our Friend

July 20, 2020

Health Q & A is a LKN Connect Health & Wellness column published monthly. The readership is invited to submit questions falling within the fields of health promotion, wellness, and disease…

Brain & Body Tune-up

May 28, 2020

On Tuesday, May 19, 2020 I participated in LKNConnect’s Bringing Local to Life Series: Preparing for the New Normal. My topic was a Body & Brain Tune-up. This article is…

LKN Business Spotlight w/ Andrea Ervay: Special Guest – Brooke Ross – Ross Rehab & Performance

January 27, 2026

LKN Business Spotlight

Guide to Women’s Clothing in Lake Norman

January 26, 2026

Women's Clothing

Yoga Therapy: A Personalized Path to Whole-Person Wellbeing

January 26, 2026

WellBEing Wins

Health & Wellness Across Every Season: Five Daily Pillars of Healthy Living

January 26, 2026

Health & Wellness Across Every Season

Sunday Recipes w/ Margi Kyle – Southern Tomato Pie

January 25, 2026

Sunday Recipes

Queen’s Feast in Lake Norman: January 23 – February 1/12, 2026 (Check Restaurants for closings & date extensions)

January 25, 2026

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