A common myth says we’re less happy the older we get, slogging through a long, unhappy decline. But in fact, many people get happier. A 2024 AARP survey found that 44% of adults over 50 say they’ve become happier as they’ve aged. Women were especially likely to say so. Another survey found that 86% of
Balance problems often get filed under “getting old,” something to worry about later that you can’t do much about. Truthfully, though, the decline can start long before you notice it. And there’s plenty to do about it, starting now. Training for balance helps you stay steady on your feet. It helps you keep doing the
Barry ran his first marathon at 49 and recently registered for his 10th. But about two years ago, a hospitalization forced him to make serious health changes. He joined a gym not long after that, working out three days a week. Now 65, he recently hit his 100th workout. He’d tried strength training before but
Have you wondered what factors may be influencing the quality of your workouts? What you do before, after and between workouts can affect how well you move, recover, and keep progressing. Here are five things worth your attention: Warm Up. You need to prepare your body for exercise. It’s a lot to ask it to
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