You’ve probably thought it… maybe even said it out loud:“I’m too old for that.” Too old for the challenging class.Too old to try something new.Too old to push yourself. At YPB Training Studio, we hear this more often than you’d think — and we challenge it every day. Because here’s the truth:That belief usually isn’t […]
A few years ago, a neuroscientist at New York University gave a TED Talk about exercise and the brain that has now reached millions of people. Wendy Suzuki’s message was personal as much as scientific. In her 50s, she had stopped exercising and felt disconnected. When she returned to the gym, everything began to shift—her […]
Karen Bridges had a moment of clarity that a lot of people over 50 will recognize. She was having trouble doing ordinary daily things, like working in the garden. Her balance was faltering. Her desk job kept her sedentary all day, and earlier years of being active “off and on” ended with the pandemic. “I […]
Spend time around people who remain active into their 60s, 70s, and beyond, and you start hearing the same ideas over and over. They’re not complicated or trendy, but they sure do work. Here are 10 lessons from folks who age well and stay active, maintaining health, energy, and independence through exercise. 1. Don’t wait […]
The recent death of TV star James Van Der Beek puts the spotlight on colon cancer – and this month is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. “I’d always associated cancer with age and with unhealthy, sedentary lifestyles,” he told People. “But I was in amazing cardiovascular shape. I tried to eat healthy – or as far […]
February is the annual Heart Month in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. The message this year goes beyond awareness to acting. In the US, the American Heart Association has released a powerful video urging people to learn CPR. “When a heart stops, the clock starts,” the video says. It’s a reminder that […]
We love chocolate – but why do we associate it so much with love, especially around Valentine’s Day? A few reasons, according to conventional wisdom and some (not entirely conclusive) scientific research. Chocolate has two components, phenethylamine and tryptophan, that are relevant to brain function and love. “The former is a stimulant that is released […]
Have you ever looked in the mirror and done a double-take? Who is that person with the wrinkles and gray hair? The face that feels familiar, but not quite the same? Or maybe you’ve come across an old photo. And for a second, you were startled by how young you looked. Smooth skin. Thicker hair. […]
January has a way of inviting fresh starts. Sometimes, people want to make permanent changes to their health and fitness habits. But sometimes a short-term experiment can yield benefits and added awareness. Here are two popular options you might have heard of: Dry January (a month without alcohol) and Veganuary (a month without animal products). […]
No matter where you are in your fitness journey, the holidays can through you off track if you’re not careful. The parties alone are a problem for many of us. The cocktails, the heavy appetizers, the irresistible desserts (that often end up being, you know, not even worth it). Well, by now you’ve navigated a […]
