A common myth about aging says that after 50, people (especially women) face a dreary life of loneliness, physical difficulty, and despair. But the opposite is true for millions, who are finding that the “grandma years” are turning out to be the best time of their lives. Adults 65 to 79 say this is their
When Glenna Brown’s husband became ill, she found that regular exercise at a nearby studio helped her deal with the stress and remain strong enough to be a good caregiver. When he died, Glenna (above, left) found more: a loving support group that helped her through her loss, and a new friend who was going
It’s easy to think of aging as a steady decline. But fitness proves it doesn’t have to be that simple and dreadful. If you exercise regularly, you’re more likely to maintain physical abilities. Period. So think of it as a sliding scale –with physical dependence at one end and being an elite athlete on the
With the advanced medicine we have today, an extra 30 years could be added to your life. The question is will you still have a high quality of life during those extra 30 years? Functional longevity is maintaining the ability to do what you NEED to do, what you WANT to do and what you
Diets and exercise regimens often fall apart during the holidays. But our hints will help you get everything done while still fitting in time for fitness. Here are some of my Helpful Holly Hints for fitting “holidaze” fitness in: When you go to the mall, park as far away from the door as safely possible. Then
Does your New Year’s Weight Loss Resolution need to be rescued? This is how you can use CPR to rescue it. I’ll give you the 411 before you need to call 911. Did you start out the year determined to exercise and eat right, only to find yourself slacking off by the beginning of
We all fall into a rut sometimes when we continue to do the same thing over and over again. Your body gets into a rut when you continue to do the same form of cardio exercise over and over again. Change it Up! No matter what weather is, do something different outside. Here are some
This is Laura Gourgas, a Fitting Fitness In (“FFI”) client. She is wearing her FFI T-shirt that she earned while walking in a 5K race in Littleton, MA. She is wearing it while on her mission trip to Lebanon. Laura and others from her church traveled to Cedar Home, which is located in a suburb outside
If you are going to be attending those holiday parties, make sure you dance the night away or better yet dance the calories away. Dancing is a great way to burn calories. The popular show “Dancing with the Stars” is proof of that. Joey Fatone of NSync lost six pounds the first two weeks and
With the holidays coming, your to-do list gets longer and longer. I know what you’re thinking, “I have to skip my regular workout”. Instead, do some of these exercise combinations that work multiple muscles in a shorter timeframe. Lunge with Bicep Curl and Triceps Extension – Hold 5 or 8lb dumbbells in each hand, palms