It’s a question people have debated for years. If your goal is to lose fat, should you spend more time doing cardio or lifting weights? The truth is, both are important — and they work best together. Cardio burns calories while you’re moving. Walking, cycling, or swimming all torch energy in the moment and improve heart and […]
Here are some of the questions we’re most frequently asked about exercise and fitness after 50. Q: Do non-athlete adults over 50 really need to lift weights? It seems kind of ridiculous. A: Yes, you do – and no, it’s not ridiculous! Muscle loss begins in our 30s and speeds up with age. Without resistance […]
August is National Golf Month, and that makes it the perfect time to talk about how fitness supports your swing. As we get older, it’s common to lose strength, balance, and flexibility essential to a good golf game. But a well-roundedgym routine can help you maintain or even improve your performance on the course. “Golf […]
For men in their 40s, 50s, and beyond, strength training isn’t just about building muscle — it’s about staying strong, energized, and independent as testosterone levels naturally decline. Starting around age 30, testosterone levels drop by about 1% per year. Over time, this can lead to fatigue, increased belly fat, reduced muscle mass, low libido, […]
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, […]
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 […]
Exercise boosts creative thinking of all kinds. Want proof? There’s also a growing body of scientific studies that connect exercise and creative thinking. Walking is a good starting point, as great thinkers like Aristotle, Nietzsche, and Thoreau observed. But strength training and balance work are essential, particularly after 50. ‘Walking Opens Up the Free Flow […]
Need a reason to smile? Here’s one. Everybody wants a miracle cure for everything that ails them. And no less than the New York Times proclaimed in a headline, “Closest Thing to a Wonder Drug? Try Exercise.” We agree! “Of all the things we as physicians can recommend for health, few provide as much benefit […]
It used to be conventional wisdom that everybody wanted to retire to Florida or another sunny spot, find a comfortable place to sit, and… wait for life to wind down. Today’s active agers aren’t settling for that. Sure, some people want a slow pace and lots of sunshine. But we’re also looking at other criteria for our […]
A new study finds that walking regularly after a flare-up of back pain can prevent another occurrence for twice as long. “Walking is a low-cost, widely accessible, and simple exercise that almost anyone can engage in, regardless of geographic location, age, or socio-economic status,” said a researcher from Sydney, Australia, where the study was conducted. It followed […]
