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 […]
You can still get plenty of intentional movement even when you can’t work out. Heck, it’s even more important on those days. If you think about how you can move more, even in little doses, throughout a typical day, it all adds up before you even realize it. Exercise is still important, but don’t overlook simply […]
Happy shopping! If you still have fitness-minded folks over 50 on your shopping list, we’re here with this 2022 Fitness Gift Guide. These represent a range of prices, goods, and services, all to help that special person exercise and enjoy a healthy lifestyle. E-Bike. More than just a fad, e-bikes are here to stay. They […]
Ever heard someone say something like this? “Oh, he’s a very handsome man for his age.” What about: “I don’t like waiting on old people because they’re so tight with their money.” These are all part of the persistent myths attached to people over 50. But like many myths, they’re wrong for the millions and […]
The holidays are an excellent opportunity for “quality time” between grandparents and grandkids. And that includes physical activity. In fact, all year long, people over 50 say that being strong for their grandchildren is their No. 1 reason for staying fit – or for wanting to get fit in the first place. Being an active […]
Not to be a total Grinch here, but… The holidays can screw everything up. Think about it. From sometime around Halloween (all that candy) through January 1 (the hangover), we’re encouraged to: Throw our routines and habits out the window Eat and drink too much Run around like crazy trying to shop and meet every […]
Is that any reason to avoid going outside if we’re heading into cooler months? Absolutely not! We still benefit from fresh air and sunshine – and is it THAT cold outside? Here are a few ideas to encourage you to go outside and MOVE YOUR BODY for a few minutes, at least. Prep for a […]
Everyone knows high blood pressure is a killer. It’s the No. 1 cause of heart attacks in the United States and the most critical risk factor for strokes. And we know it’s a bigger problem later in life, afflicting up to 65 percent of people 60 and over. But do you know the best ways […]
Every fall in Anchorage, Alaska, folks know precisely when the long winter has begun. They wake up one morning to see the local mountaintops freshly capped in white. They call it termination dust and shift gears for the coming season. Well, for the rest of us, our version of termination dust comes the first time […]
October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. It’s an excellent time to remember that some risk factors, like age, race, and family history, are beyond our control. But, as the National Breast Cancer Foundation points out, we can adjust some behaviors to lower other risk factors. Those include: Lack of Physical Activity: A sedentary lifestyle with […]
