The bad news about sitting just keeps coming in. Science tells us that too much sitting can increase the risk of cancer, heart disease, diabetes, and a bunch of other problems.
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Vince wanted to fulfill a lifelong dream of climbing Mount Kilimanjaro. Sheba wanted to participate with her son, a Special Olympian, and inspire other women to exercise. Ari wanted to lose weight and get healthy enough to play with his grandkids.
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Breaking a bone ranks high on the list of fears people have after age 50 or so. Arthritis is increasingly common. While osteoporosis is most common among older women, it can occur in anyone.
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Everything we do is an investment, and not just financially.
You know this. You’ve been around long enough to know that if you put in the effort to achieve a goal, then you’re more likely to approach it than if you do nothing.
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For Dr. Bruce Lockhart, it was finally back surgery that got him committed to regular exercise near retirement a decade ago. Over the years, he had treated enough patients with chronic back pain to know that he didn’t want to become one after the procedure.
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In December, you were focused on loving family and friends. On Valentine’s Day, you turned your attention to a significant other. But what about loving yourself?
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Remember in your 20s, when only bodybuilders wanted to lift weights? But now, we know that strength training is essential for all kinds of people over 50 to maintain health, daily function and independence.
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As an older adult, choosing a personal trainer isn’t just about working with someone who is already super-fit.
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Does our metabolism slow down as we age?
According to a new study, the culprit for the common “middle-aged spread” is actually lifestyle changes. Which means if we keep moving, our metabolism will too!
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Enjoy some post-holiday inspiration from a multi-talented 85 year-old.
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Set yourself up for success in 2022!
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I’m happy to share this report of a survey that found widespread happiness about life after 65.
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Breathe in gratitude and exhale blessings to yourself and those around you. The benefits are far reaching!
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Studies prove that strength training and aerobics workouts lower your blood pressure. Here are some additional common sense things to do.
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In addition to getting our bodies moving, here are the top five tips for how to feel better everyday.
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People often think about wellness in terms of physical health — nutrition, exercise, weight management, etc., but it is so much more.
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More people are getting hip replacements all the time. Some 400,000 will get one this year, and that’s expected to double by 2030.
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Women and men over 50 who want to avoid obesity should be lifting weights regularly.
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