Many people reach a turning point when they realize they must start living healthier. For Rose Newman, it came on vacation in Costa Rica. At 59, she was disappointed to find herself hanging back at the hotel with the older relatives when others were hiking and enjoying the outdoors. “I was the fat lady who didn’t want to […]
Here’s a typical exercise question, followed by a helpful explanation. “Why do you sometimes have us twist our bodies while we’re also moving forward? Or lift our arms in front while lunging to the side?” You see, fitness isn’t just about doing one thing at a time, like lifting a weight now and then running […]
Triangles of the traditional savory Greek pie, spanakopita, are familiar at fancy cocktail parties. Skip the buttery phyllo pastry, and you’ve got the basis for an easy, crowd-pleasing dip that’s actually good for you. This recipe, adapted from one in “Big Dip Energy,” blends the spinach and feta filling with Greek yogurt and herbs and […]
Falling is a significant 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 consider themselves “old.” But it is not inevitable. The US Preventive Services Task Force couldn’t be clearer: Exercise is the best defense against falling. Merely […]
How old is too old to start exercising? Is it 40? 55? Maybe 70? We know the answer. It’s never. Personal examples and scientific research back this up. If you want to feel, move, and look better – if you want to live on your own terms and enjoy a high quality of life – then you […]
It’s incredible how much depth of flavor can be achieved from basic ingredients with a few tweaks in the cooking, as Yasmin Fahr demonstrates in this recipe from “Cook Simply, Live Fully.” Here, summer squash, which tends to be bland, is charred first in a dry skillet with thin slivers of lemon and scallions. Olive […]
Oh, no! Father’s Day is almost here – and you’re without a gift? No worries. We’ve got you covered with many awesome ideas for Dad or Grandpa to encourage his health and fitness activities. Finally, talk to us about our services that would complete his day. The main thing is to show your support for […]
We love bringing you news and information that will inspire your fitness journey. And on social media, particularly Instagram, there’s no shortage of interesting, helpful fitness influencers in the over-50 fitness category. In fact, we would never try to pick a “Top 10” list. We are more than happy to share a few that we think you […]
Here’s a fun idea for your next outdoor get-together that’s more exciting than burgers and hot dogs and has more nutritional value. It’s adapted from a recipe inspired by a Moroccan chef on the French Riviera in Rosa Jackson’s “Nicoise: Market-Inspired Cooking from France’s Sunniest City.” Made with ground lamb or beef, the cumin-spiced meatballs […]
Have you heard about Body Mass Index (BMI) and wondered what it means? Maybe you used an online calculator to learn your BMI and were shocked that it defined you as obese. You’re not alone! Action star Sylvester Stallone is still famously buff in his 70s, but according to his BMI, he’s obese. It’s a […]
