Throughout my adult life, I’ve been fairly fit—give or take two pregnancies. But until somewhat recently, my efforts were primarily focused on the short term. I’d eat whole foods, track my calorie intake, count my steps, go to 6 a.m. barre classes or, in the late aughts, follow along to Tracy Anderson DVDs in the…
Metrics like BMI or weight won’t tell the full story of how your body truly functions. Instead, movement challenges show whether you’ve maintained balance, control, and strength as you age, says Amanda Dvorak, certified personal trainer at Garage Gym Reviews. That’s why we learned the top exercises you should be able to do at 60…
Richard Sagredo Walking just slightly faster helps older people stay active for longer, and stave off frailty. Taking just 14 steps per minute more than their usual pace led to “meaningful” improvements in physical well-being for seniors who were frail or at risk of becoming frail, according to new findings. The research team explained that…
As you age, your body naturally changes. Once you hit your 50s, habits like strength training, balanced nutrition, stress management, and sleep optimization become more important than ever before. If you’re ready to take charge of your health, allow Elizabeth Brown, MS, RDN, CPT, The Kitchen Vixen™, to serve as major inspiration. She shares the…
Working out isn’t just about looking good. Sure, toned muscles are a major plus when you’re wearing sleeveless tops or summer dresses—but your fitness routine should extend beyond aesthetics and prep your body for the long haul. That’s where functional strength comes into play. It’s essential for daily movement—especially as you age. We spoke with…
In our society, the media greatly influences how women perceive their bodies and health. Often, this perception is negative, persuading us to change our bodies. Sometimes, however, expert advice is worth listening to. An ample number of exercise challenges and health tips exist online. From that advice, which is the best to follow to stay…
If only there were a way to reverse or even just stop the aging process. Sadly that will probably never be a thing (no matter what that one weird billionaire says), but one expert insisted that we have more control over this than we think we do, at least where our brains are concerned. The…
Celia Duff, 70, started doing intense fitness competitions three years ago. She works out five to six days a week and does a combination of strength training and cardio. Duff’s advice includes committing to being active three times a week. Celia Duff has never exercised more or had more energy than she does now at…
The maxim “movement is medicine” exists for a reason. When done safely and properly, physical activity can boost your mood, bone health and more. While the connection between exercise and, say, muscle development is apparent, some of its benefits are less obvious. One of these relates to brain health. Research shows that exercise can lower…
Getty Images / Unsplash+ High levels of physical fitness are linked to a lower risk of dementia for people with a genetic predisposition for the disease, according to a new study. Enhancing cardiorespiratory fitness could therefore be a strategy when a patient has a high genetic predisposition for Alzheimer’s disease—and researchers say it may be…
