There are no “small” wins here. Every victory counts. Those are essential examples of incremental progress, and recognizing them is super-important. We can get so lost when we focus strictly on the Big Prize that we get frustrated and want to quit. But lasting success is built one step at a time. Recognizing those steps […]
Laughter really is good for us. So, in honor of the dads out there, let’s take a moment to enjoy a few groaners. Why did the personal trainer break up with the treadmill? It just wasn’t going anywhere. Why don’t skeletons ever go to the gym? They don’t have the guts. The dad said he didn’t want […]
So don’t just get dad, grandpa, your husband, or partner another tie. Instead, see what you can do to encourage his health and fitness. Here are some ideas to get your mind flowing. Contact us to learn how we can help. And, finally, don’t forget the basics, like sweat-wicking socks, T-shirts, and shorts. See us […]
When Don Bryant, left, began his law enforcement career in 1978, he quickly learned how stressful the job could be. He also noticed that most officers had two main ways of coping. “They either worked out or they lifted 16-ouncers,” Don says. He chose powerlifting, and at 68, he’s still at it. This summer, Don […]
Still think social media is just for the kids? Think again. A new marketing report from Age of Majority reveals something that might surprise you: More than 60% of adults over 55 are following social media influencers, and many are making real decisions based on what they see. That means people like you—competent, active adults interested in feeling […]
Being fit after 50 is pretty simple for most people. There’s no need to overthink it or make it too complicated. If you break it down to simple daily habits, you find that you can gain SO MANY BENEFITS from health and fitness with a few lifestyle tweaks. To drive this home, here’s how trainer […]
It might still be spring officially, but it’s close enough to summer to start cooking up fun ideas for the warm months ahead. Are you looking forward to being outside in the sunshine? Seeing friends and family who live far away? Getting back to golf or tennis? We all have our favorite summer activities. But […]
When Rosemary Robinson Jackson first walked through the gym doors, she sought a nudge in the right direction. “I was contemplating getting in better condition,” she recalls, adding that a friend had made big strides recently and planted the seed: Why not me? Before retirement, Rosemary was a medical records manager for a university’s student […]
What does it mean to have muscle? When we were kids, we probably thought of athletes and superheroes. In our 20s, we might have associated muscles with lots of weightlifting in the gym and young men with bulging physiques. But later in life, we must realize that muscle means more than big biceps. We need […]
Do you enjoy travel? Maybe you’ve been looking forward to this time of life to see more of the world? An educational travel organization for mature adults is gearing up for a big summer. Whether you connect with Road Scholar or go on your own or with others, the 50-year-old group is promoting a multitude of great […]
