When it comes to fitness after fifty, some topics are just timeless and deserve our constant attention. These four subjects are not only relevant but also crucial, whether you’re considering starting a fitness routine or you’re already on your fitness journey. No. 1: The Importance of Muscle If you want to age gracefully, maintain your …
Falling is a major fear about growing older – and it’s a leading cause of injury and death among mature adults. It’s also a common problem for people who don’t yet consider themselves “old” in the traditional sense. But it is not inevitable. Here are the top five ways to prevent falls, according to …
Here’s a “good news, bad news” situation. The good news: More people over 65 are exercising than ever before. The bad news: The percentage of mature adults who are physically active remains low – so low, in fact, that the US government calls it a “public health concern.” I couldn’t agree more. I’m doing everything …
If you think it’s expensive to eat right and exercise regularly, just consider the cost of being cheap with your health. It’s Cheaper to be Healthy Than It Is to be Sick For example, some people drink so many sodas that eliminating them could save almost $1,000 a year. That’s not a typo. I hear …
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You’ve probably heard that chronic stress can make you fat – especially around the middle. Although it can affect anyone, it’s a common concern especially among mid-life women as they start to go into peri-menopause and begin to experience changes in their body that feel out of their control. In this post I’ll try to …
Want to know more about the benefits of exercise on brain health? Here’s further proof that exercise is good for us, body and brain alike. In recent months, research has been published showing that exercise is the “top theoretical treatment” for Alzheimer’s disease. This supports previous research about how it fights dementia. Moderate physical activity …
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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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
