You’ve heard how important it is to keep your core strong. But if you think that means tons of time on your back performing sit-ups and crunches, think again. The core involves more than your abs — and needs a more engaging set of exercises to keep it in ship-shape. It’s your entire midsection, including
Joy Upshaw is 65 and a champion track-and-field athlete. And one of her secrets to success is key to all of us as we age and try to stay our best: Some days you got it, and some days you don’t. “You got to be careful with our age,” she says about her daily training
For years, women were told to grit their teeth and endure menopause. Hot flashes. Sleepless nights. Weight gain. “You just need to tough it out” ranked on The New York Times list of 10 persistent myths about the topic. But now, doctors, researchers and fitness professionals are talking more openly about what menopause does to
Fitness trainer Rob Haddocks turned 60 last year and recently celebrated another milestone, walking 10,000 steps daily for a year. “It wasn’t anything I initially set out to do,” Rob said after reaching Day 365. “At this stage of the game, I’m more ‘process goals’ driven. Habits. Consistency. Just put in the work and the
If you’ve ever put off strength training because you didn’t know where to begin, the latest guidance from the American College of Sports Medicine has reassuring news. You don’t need the perfect workout. You don’t need fancy equipment. You don’t need to spend hours at the gym. And you don’t have to chase the latest
Summer pulls you outside before you’ve thought it through — longer evenings, warmer air, and suddenly you’re gardening at noon or walking further than planned. That’s the appeal, but also the risk. Heat climbs fast, dehydration sneaks up quietly, and what feels effortless in April can turn risky in July. Stay smart about how you
Six months into the year, a lot of people start grading themselves. Did I hit my goals? Did I fall off? Am I ahead or behind? Here’s a better way to think about it: this isn’t a report card, it’s halftime. No coach spends halftime handing out grades. They look at what’s working, adjust what
If you’re worried that exercise will hurt your joints, here’s some good news: the right kind of strength training is one of the best things you can do for them. It sounds backwards, right? If your joints ache, you might naturally think to protect them by moving less. But the opposite is best: motion is
Most people don’t lift weights, especially later in life when they need it most. After 50, it’s crucial if you want to stay strong, healthy and independent throughout life. Here are just seven reasons why mature adults should practice resistance training on a regular basis. It slows age-related muscle loss and increases muscle mass and quality. We
Most Americans say lifestyle behaviors are important for brain health. But less than half connect those behaviors to actually lowering their risk of Alzheimer’s disease. Here’s where things stand. An estimated 7.4 million Americans age 65 and older are living with Alzheimer’s disease today, along with about 750,000 Canadians. The numbers are expected to rise.