Let me set the record straight; ladies, strength training won’t make you bulky. Too many myths cloud the topics of aging and fitness. They keep people from living a healthy lifestyle, and most come from younger people and society at large. But there’s one super-persistent myth that people over 50 perpetuate themselves. To be more …
Did you start the new year with a big fitness goal – like losing weight or going to the gym three times a week? And have you found it hard to stick to it, like so many people do every year? Do you want to thrive on your fitness journey, but keep struggling with consistency …
Many people contact me looking for an exercise program to get rid of menopause belly fat without understanding the hierarchy of fat loss in midlife women. Things are different now, and what worked in your younger years may push you deeper into hormone imbalance now. While exercise is obviously an important part of health at …
Here’s good news for mature women who think obesity is just part of their DNA. It turns out that exercise can overcome genetics to fight obesity in mature women, according to a new study. Researchers analyzed data from 8,200 women of European ancestry in their 70s. They determined that genetic influences on obesity are strongest …
Want to actually make some progress towards achieving your health and fitness goals? Start small and take things one step at a time. We all know that most New Year’s Resolutions fail. But do you know why? Here’s one possible explanation: Most people set a huge goal for their resolution, and when they start trying …
Did you know that the busy holiday season can be a great time to start exercising? “I don’t have time.” “I’m too busy.” “Maybe later when there’s not so much going on.” I hear this throughout the year. “I don’t have time” is a leading reason people don’t exercise. Busy Times Can Be the Best …
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The holidays are a great opportunity for “quality time” between grandparents and grandkids. And that includes physical activity. In fact, all year long, people over 50 say that being strong for their grandchildren is their No. 1 reason for staying fit – or for wanting to get fit in the first place. Being an active …
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Fitness goals drive Jerry M. They compel him to accomplish athletic feats that most people wouldn’t attempt – let alone most people who are 76 years old. “If I just went to the gym to exercise without also having a goal in mind, I’m not sure how much progress I would make – in my …
If you’re thinking about alpine skiing this winter, now is the time to start to get ready for the ski slopes in the gym. Actually, late summer would have been the best time to start, but the second best time is NOW. Stamina, strength and flexibility are key to being in peak skiing condition. Talk …
Do you know what time it is? It’s time to get healthy for the holidays! Every fall in Anchorage, Alaska, folks know precisely when the long winter has begun. They wake up one morning to see the local mountaintops freshly capped in white. They call it termination dust, and they shift gears for the coming …
