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
What does it mean to have muscle? When we were kids, we probably thought of athletes and superheroes. In our 20s, we might have associated muscle with lots of weightlifting in the gym and young men with bulging physiques. But later in life, we need to realize that muscle means more than big biceps. We
Everybody likes a bite between meals sometimes. And there’s nothing wrong with it, as long as you make healthy choices and don’t overindulge. Highly processed foods tend to be high in fat, salt and empty carbohydrates, so avoid those. Get some fruits and veggies in there, protein, and a little healthy fat. Here are 10
Snacking is bad for you, right? Well, not necessarily. When we use the idea of “snacking” in relation to movement and other aspects of wellbeing, we can make additional strides towards our health goals. We still need our full, well-balanced “meals” of gym workouts, running, etc. But these little “sneak ‘em in” tactics can help
You might’ve noticed that you’re seeing collagen promoted more and wondered what that’s all about. And maybe you’ve previously heard about collagen in connection with skin care. But it also plays a major role in keeping your whole body strong and healthy, and it’s getting more attention these days. Collagen is the most abundant protein