For people over 50 who know they should exercise but don’t, it’s often one thing after another. They say they don’t have the time. Or the money. Or they feel they’re too old to start. At YPB Training Studio, we understand these concerns because we hear them all the time. But we also know that […]
Peter loves running the trails in his neighborhood and using the workout stations at the local park. Maria enjoys challenging hikes with her weighted backpack. And Joe rides his bike everywhere he can — even to the grocery store or to meet friends. These are just a few of the answers we hear when we […]
Cindy Lemieux spent years believing walking was enough to stay healthy and active. Like many adults over 50, she walked every day, stayed consistent, and thought she was doing all the right things. But after being diagnosed with osteoporosis, she learned something many people were never taught:Walking supports endurance… but strength training helps build and […]
Donna Quaife is 81 years old and has had both knees replaced. But she walks on the treadmill an hour a day and still competes in pickleball. Her secret? Play. At YPB Training Studio, we see this same mindset in many of our members. She’s been moving her body for the joy of it since […]
We often say this: staying active isn’t just about fitness, it’s about protecting your independence and your quality of life. Carol, 76, is a perfect example of that. She recently returned from a cross-country trip, visiting her newest grandchild, reconnecting with friends, and exploring along the way. For many, that would be the highlight. For […]
For Steve Broughton, 73, exercise is a defense strategy. In January, Steve was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. While the news followed years of managing Meniere’s disease, it sharpened his focus on long-term health: maintaining strength, balance, and independence. At YPB Training Studio, we see this often — when the goal becomes not just fitness, but […]
Climbing out of the Grand Canyon, Pranjal Karmakar had an a-ha moment. “I could see other folks who looked older than I was, and they were doing much better,” he recalls. “I knew then it was time to take action when I got home.” He and his wife, Deepa, love traveling to hike in national […]
When Kim’s new grandbaby comes to visit, she doesn’t think twice about carrying him up and down the stairs. Between visits, she carries a 15-pound weight on those same stairs — just to stay ready. That’s the kind of practical, purposeful thinking that defines her approach to fitness at 70. Since joining a gym with […]
We’re not just getting older. We’re getting happier. That’s according to the World Happiness Report, which came out last week and found that people over 45 are generally happier than people in their 20s and 30s — and the gap is widening. The researchers have been tracking this shift for years, and the picture keeps […]
As if better balance, improved heart health, and sounder sleep weren’t enough to get you into strength training, here’s one more reason that might do the trick: Weightlifting is good for your skin. That’s the finding of a study published in Scientific Reports, which found that both aerobic exercise and weight training altered gene expression […]
