Here’s a gift from the world of science to anyone thinking about whether exercise and aging go together. If you’re afraid to try strength training, or if you think you’re too old, too banged up, or too fragile… well, think again. A new study found that people in their 60s, 70s, and beyond can start […]
The holidays can be a “good news, bad news” situation for some people. The good news: We get time off from work, we get to see families and friends, and we get to eat our favorite foods. The bad news: Disrupted schedules, busy calendars, and extra calories can throw us off our healthy tracks. It doesn’t have to […]
Fifteen years ago, Alan Rosenthal was a fit 60-year-old who had just returned from a bicycle trip through France. Then, a blood test revealed type 2 diabetes. His doctor gave him a three-day diet, exercise, and self-care course. The doctor also recommended a local trainer. And even though Alan knew his way around a gym, he adopted […]
Arthritis, with its joint pain and stiffness, affects over 350 million people globally and is a leading cause of disability. Yet, there’s a myth that exercise could make it worse. Let’s bust that myth right away! Exercise is actually your ally in managing arthritis. As the Mayo Clinic emphatically states, “Exercise is crucial for people […]
People who exercise face a lower risk of Covid-19 and severe infection than people who don’t, says an analysis of 16 studies published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine. This could lead to enthusiasm for updating exercise guidelines and health policies concerning exercise as medicine. You might remember during the darkest days of the pandemic, there was […]
Do you hear Mother Nature calling? How can you resist the temptation to get out and enjoy the cooler temps and the mesmerizing transformation of fall foliage? Even if it means a short drive to reach the perfect spot, the rewards of nature are worth it. But there’s more to this than just a visual treat. With […]
Balance and flexibility are key facets of physical fitness. Like endurance and strength, they diminish with age unless we work on them. Working on balance and flexibility helps prevent falls, which can be disastrous. And just like it’s never too late to start working on them, it’s also never too soon. Anyone engaged in fitness should […]
A huge review of more than 1,000 studies has found that physical activity is more helpful in treating mental illness than therapy and drugs. Researchers at the University of South Australia crunched data from studies involving more than 128,000 people and reported in the British Journal of Sports Medicine: The World Health Organization says mental health […]
Will you be ready if adventure beckons? For Rich and Liz Clapp, the answer was a resounding “Yes!” Their journey to conquer Mount Kilimanjaro in Africa wasn’t just a testament to their physical fitness, but also to the commitment they share to embracing life’s opportunities, no matter their age. The couple, 66 years old, have been dedicated […]
Does this sound familiar? You’d like to join a gym, but you don’t think you’re fit enough yet. You’re worried that everyone else there is already in great shape, and you don’t want to feel uncomfortable or intimidated. Well, the good news is: You’re not alone. Lots of people feel that way, no matter what age. Gym owners […]
