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
Vince spent decades working the oil fields of Alaska’s Prudhoe Bay. And now in semi-retirement at 66, he keeps strong at the gym to enjoy adventures like snowmachining in the mountains. “I love being outdoors and doing physical things – always have,” says Vince. “I need to stay in good shape. I’m not ready to
They say an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure, and that’s just one reason that working out should be a part of your ongoing health care. Just like regular doctor exams, cancer screenings, dental cleanings, blood work, and other routine procedures mature adults should be doing regularly. Too many people skip out
Did you know that you’re either good or bad? Always right or always wrong? A big success or a total failure? It’s true! If, that is, you subscribe to the common but dangerous “all or nothing” attitude that too many people take with diet and exercise. And just like things aren’t always so simple in
Let’s celebrate 2024 and look ahead to next year with two dozen interesting tidbits about taking care of yourself, plus one to grow on in 2025. And remember, you don’t have to wait for the new year to come in and get moving with Fitting Fitness In! The sooner the better. Regular exercise extends life
How are your investments looking these days? Are you thinking about the new year and wanting to make some changes – or will you continue as before? We’re not asking about your money. We’re asking about your health. You’ve known for decades that everything you do is an investment in your future. The classic example
If you think there’s no point in even trying to exercise over the holidays, tweak your thinking just a bit. Focus on getting in at least a little intentional movement every day, even when you can’t actually exercise. In your efforts to be consistent, this is one of those “a little is better than nothing”
Here’s some information to help you plan a healthy holiday season. The Calorie Control Council says we can easily consume 4,500 calories at a big-day meal. Yikes! But if you’re trying to measure the pleasure against your hard-won exercise gains, here’s a handy guide to learn how much yumminess you’ve earned — or how hard
A record 11,978 athletes from around the world just wrapped up the Huntsman World Senior Games in Utah. The event has been held since 1987 for athletes 50 and over in everything from track and field to bowling, from basketball to disc golf, and from softball to triathlon. Those 12,000 people represent the growing enthusiasm
If it’s not too soon for scenes like this one in stores, then it’s not too soon to plan your fitness over the holiday season. Imagine waking up on January 1st already feeling fit, energized, and proud of yourself. No need for a resolution, no guilt from too many holiday treats, no sluggish start to