Juaquita Gray is a 59-year-old champion athlete who can’t even imagine slowing down. “I think, ‘I cannot get slower and jump less far if I maintain my body,’” says Juaquita, an Air Force veteran, Defense Department contractor, and leading masters track competitor. Part of her secret comes from strength training and dynamic mobility exercises. And
Exercise boosts creative thinking of all kinds. Want proof? Michael, a corporate attorney, solves his complicated work problems while swimming. Todd, who manages PR for a large communications firm, likes to have one-on-one meetings with his direct reports at the company gym. And Lyndsey, a photographer, cleared her head to open her own business while
For many years, people around the world have started every year “resolving” to get in shape. Recently, another health-based resolution has been gaining momentum around the globe: It’s called Dry January, and it started in 2012 as a public health initiative from the British charity Alcohol Change UK. Now, this isn’t supposed to be a
It’s the time of year when everyone wants to build new habits, and “getting in shape” is always one of the most popular New Year resolutions. We love it, of course, and welcome everyone who’s starting this month – and all our returning friends who are back for more strength, endurance, and agility. Over the
When Pat moved to a new town in her 60s, she quickly visited the local animal shelter to volunteer. Pat always has been an animal-lover, and she thought volunteering would be a good way to meet people and learn about the community. And she was right. She made new friends and found a purpose in
Martin Pazzani grew up skiing and was even a downhill racer in college. But by his mid-40s, he had drifted away from the sport and from fitness in general, having devoted much more time to work. So, the next time he tried to ski, things didn’t go so well. “Skiing when you’re not fit sucks,”
Do you hear Mother Nature calling? How can you resist the temptation to get out and enjoy the cooler temps and the mesmerizing transformation of fall foliage? Even if it means a short drive to reach the perfect spot, the rewards of nature are worth it. But there’s more to this than just a visual
Will you be ready if adventure beckons? For Rich and Liz Clapp, the answer was a resounding “Yes!” Their journey to conquer Mount Kilimanjaro in Africa wasn’t just a testament to their physical fitness, but also to the commitment they share to embracing life’s opportunities, no matter their age. The couple, both 66 years old,
The American Heart Association recommends 10,000 steps a day. This number might be daunting to people who are new to the idea of daily exercise. But a new analysis says the magic number is just 4,000 steps a day to reduce the risk of dying of any cause. A team of Polish researchers analyzed 17
Judy Young has been swimming since she was a child. But this year was her first time competing at the National Senior Games. Judy, of Youngstown, New York, is 97. She underwent two surgeries last year and says swimming helped her recover. She’s dedicated to remaining active and enjoying her life. “I don’t have many