Back pain is one of the most common health complaints, especially after 50. But a major new study shows that something as simple as walking can help prevent it. In research published in JAMA Network Open, scientists followed more than 31,000 adults for over four years. They found that people who walked at least 125 minutes per
Every victory counts. There are no “small” wins here. In fact, those are actually important examples of incremental progress and recognizing them is important. We can get so lost when we focus strictly on The Big Prize that we get frustrated and want to quit. “I’m not losing 25 pounds right away!” “I’m still not
Laughter really is good for us. So, in honor of the dads out there, let’s take a moment to enjoy a few groaners. Why did the personal trainer break up with the treadmill? It just wasn’t going anywhere. Why don’t skeletons ever go to the gym? They don’t have the guts. The dad said he
If your gut’s not happy, your whole body feels it—especially when it comes to exercise, recovery, and overall well-being. Good gut health isn’t just about avoiding bloating or indigestion. It plays a huge role in energy levels, inflammation, immune function, and even mood—all of which affect how well you move, feel, and age. When your gut
When Don Bryant began his law enforcement career in 1978, he quickly learned how stressful the job could be. He also noticed that most officers had two main ways of coping. “They either worked out or they lifted 16-ouncers,” Don says. He chose powerlifting—and at 68, he’s still at it. This summer, Don returns to
Still think social media is just for the kids? Think again. A new marketing report from Age of Majority reveals something that might surprise you: More than 60% of adults over 55 are following social media influencers, and many are making real decisions based on what they see. That means people like you—smart, active adults interested in feeling
Being fit after 50 is really pretty simple for most people. There’s definitely no need to overthink it or make it too complicated. In fact, if you break it down to simple daily habits, you find that you can gain SO MANY BENEFITS from health and fitness with a few lifestyle tweaks.
If you wonder why strength training seemed to burst out of nowhere into our common awareness about 40 years ago, a new book is here to explain how it didn’t. “Stronger: The Untold Story of Muscle in Our Lives” presents the history of how humans and society have viewed muscle and strength training – from
It might still be spring officially, but it’s close enough to summer to start cooking up fun ideas for the warm months ahead. Are you looking forward to being outside in the sunshine? Seeing friends and family who live far away? Getting back to golf or tennis? We all have our favorite summer activities. But
When Rosemary Robinson Jackson first walked through the gym doors, she was looking for a nudge in the right direction. “I was contemplating getting in better condition,” she recalls, adding that a friend had made big strides recently and planted the seed: Why not me? Before retirement, Rosemary was a medical records manager for a