What’s keeping you from exercising regularly? For many people, particularly those over 50, it’s a worry about getting hurt, feeling embarrassed, or simply not knowing where to begin. Let’s look at five common concerns that shouldn’t stand between you and better health. “I’m too old.” Not at all! Research shows that people can build strength, […]
Are you ready for winter? ❄️💪 We’re here to help! Fitness isn’t just about looking good in the summer. Staying strong, mobile, and balanced can help you enjoy winter activities, travel, and the busy holiday season with greater confidence. As Dawn, a lifelong skier, shares, “There is no off-season for exercise.” Whether you enjoy skiing, […]
Ever feel like you’re too old to keep doing what you love? Here’s a story to give you something to think about. Eight women, ages 77 to 85, competed this month at Boston’s prestigious Head of the Charles Regatta. They’re the first all-women’s crew averaging over 80 to compete in it. The Californians have been […]
Bob Wittig is 92 years old. He works out three times a week, mows his own lawn, and enjoys playing with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. And he didn’t start lifting weights until he was 61. Wittig has been working out consistently for 31 years. His 60- to 90-minute sessions cover his entire body, from legs […]
“Reinvent yourself” is a popular mantra. Jean Titus lived it. The former investment adviser began building his own ventures after the 2008 downturn. Then his mother died, and a chance meeting with a former pro athlete made him realize his fitness had slipped below his own standards. “I started getting serious about this when I […]
Every September, Healthy Aging Month invites us to consider what the next chapter of life could look like. This year’s theme, “Curiosity Has No Age Limit,” reminds us that a positive, inquisitive approach to life doesn’t have an expiration date. Curiosity is about staying open to what your body and mind are still capable of. […]
September can still feel like the beginning of something new—even if it’s been decades since you bought school supplies or worried about your first day of class. There’s even some science behind that feeling. Researchers Hengchen Dai, Katherine Milkman, and Jason Riis coined the term “fresh start effect” after studying how certain dates and milestones […]
Maybe you used to run, but your knees don’t like it anymore. Maybe you played tennis for years until your shoulder started complaining. Or maybe exercise was never a big part of your life in the first place. Regardless, getting older doesn’t mean your physical world has to keep getting smaller. Are you ready for […]
A common myth says we’re less happy the older we get, slogging through a long, unhappy decline. But in fact, many people get happier. A 2024 AARP survey found that 44% of adults over 50 say they’ve become happier as they’ve aged. Women were especially likely to say so. Another survey found that 86% of […]
What if one type of exercise could help you stay strong, sleep better, move with confidence, and stay independent as you age? That’s the power of strength training. 💪 It’s not about building big muscles or spending hours in the gym. For active adults over 50, strength training supports so much more than fitness. The […]
