What do you do when someone you love is in the grips of an overeating addiction and refuses to do anything to improve his lifestyle? Is there anything you can do? I recently spent time with a friend I hadn’t seen since before the pandemic. Over that period, he had ballooned from being morbidly obese to […]
A massive study made headlines by concluding that not exercising is worse for your health than smoking and diabetes. But many readers over 50 will be glad to know that the study also has a vast age-related finding: The spectacular benefits of exercise have no age limit. “Whether you’re in your 40s or your 80s, you […]
Did you start the new year with a big fitness goal – like losing weight or going to the gym three times a week? And have you found it hard to stick to it, like so many people do every year? While setting goals can motivate, it’s easy to get discouraged when we don’t see […]
Regarding Valentine’s Day gifts, anybody can come with a box of chocolates and red wine. Not that there’s anything wrong with either one! But… wouldn’t you be showing a more supportive love with a fitness-related gift to keep your sweetie encouraged? Here are a few ideas to get you thinking in the right direction! […]
What’s the secret to a long, happy marriage? For Karl and Susan, who just celebrated 61 years together, it’s a combination. Like being kind and thoughtful with each other while maintaining common interests and enjoying walks on the beach… And keeping the romance alive, with sweet gestures every day, like how he brings her tea […]
Millions of people don’t get enough sleep every night, even if they know how important it is to their physical and mental health. And as we age, some people have extra trouble getting the right amount of rest (which varies for each individual, of course). But here’s one thing everyone should know: Exercise will help […]
You might not realize it, but if you’re getting fit or staying fit after 50, you are riding the wave of one of the hottest trends in fitness around the world. TWO trends, actually, according to the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), which has released its 17th annual survey on the hot topics in […]
Sometimes when we’re stuck, it takes a loved one’s guidance to help us take the first step toward reaching a goal. It can be that way with fitness over 50, whether the loved one is a spouse, friend – or even an adult child. Fitness has a way of bringing people closer together. Take Sandy […]
We all know that most New Year’s Resolutions fail. But do you know why? Here’s one possible explanation. Most people set a massive goal for their resolution, and when they start trying to make that goal come true, they get frustrated by its overwhelming nature. Does this sound familiar? Did you ever resolve to, say… […]
There’s bad news about new year’s resolutions, and then there’s good news. First, the bad news: Most of them fail. Now the good news: People over 50 have more life experience and tools to succeed at them. You’re more realistic, focused, and balanced. As fitness experts, we know that plenty of people start each year […]
