Look at the people in this photo collage. What do they have in common? They all exercise at a gym regularly – and they’re all well over 50 years old. They are living proof that the spectacular benefits of fitness have no age limit. “Whether you’re in your 40s or your 80s, you will benefit […]
Regarding workout frequency, there are often two sides: people who exercise throughout the week and people who try to squeeze it on over the weekends. Sue says she does it all week, “Or I’d get too lazy to do it.” Susan says you should do whatever feels best for you and, “At the moment, daily […]
People used to say you could learn about someone’s character by the firmness of a handshake. Now, research tells us that grip strength can also indicate how long you might live. And it’s not the only everyday way to glimpse longevity. Studies also say we can learn about our future health by measuring: It’s fun […]
You might not associate workouts with intimacy. But with September designated as World Sexual Health Month, it’s a good time to consider how much they help. According to one study, higher levels of aerobic exercise can improve sexual performance, stamina, and desire among men and women alike. And more exercise brings more benefits. For example, […]
Ricky Banks is a walking advertisement for fitness over 50 – which makes sense since he owns two gyms in his late 50s. But it became more important than ever after a near-fatal medical emergency a couple of years ago. Doctors and Ricky believe his healthy lifestyle helped him survive the loss of blood, the surgery, […]
We’re often asked if just walking isn’t “good enough” for people over 50. The short answer is: Nope. Sorry, but it’s not. Walking IS an excellent first step – pun intended. So, if you’re considering starting an exercise program, then yes – get up and walk. Or, if you’ve already been walking more than usual, […]
People are living longer than ever before and working longer, with many maintaining jobs after 50 that allow them to travel regularly. That can make fitness extra challenging for active adults still enjoying their demanding careers. Steady business travel can mean long days, restless nights, little incentive to exercise, and eating heavy meals in restaurants […]
In the 32 years since September was designated Healthy Aging Month, organizers say negative stereotypes about getting older are diminishing. “Of course, there are still stereotypes about older adults,” said Carolyn Worthington, president of Healthy Aging, the multimedia platform promoting the month. “Perhaps the baby boomers embracing aging like no other generation started turning the […]
Renee Rose knows precisely why and when she decided to start exercising regularly. And telling the story brings a tear to her eye. Last Thanksgiving, her family rented a bounce house for the grandkids. Renee had looked forward to playing in it with the little ones, but she quickly lost her breath and had to […]
A new study says lifestyle habits like exercise and diet become more important in midlife, with the first of two major changes in the body’s molecules. Researchers examined 135,000 types of molecules and microbes from more than 100 adults. They found major shifts in abundance occurred around two ages – roughly 44 and 60. The peer-reviewed study […]
