Are you ready for winter? We’re here to help. You know, fitness is often associated with summertime and looking good on the beach. But it’s also the key to safe, fun recreation in the wintertime, too. “Being active is very important for all seasons,” says Dawn, 63, a lifelong skier stays strong at the gym.
Breaking a bone ranks high among the health concerns many people have as they get older. Osteoporosis, which causes bones to become weaker and more vulnerable to fractures, is especially common among older women, although men can develop it, too. And with Halloween approaching, here’s something worth remembering: Your skeleton needs exercise just as much as
Ever feel like you’re too old to keep doing what you love? Here’s a story to give you something to think about. Eight women, ages 77 to 85, competed this month at Boston’s prestigious Head of the Charles Regatta. They’re the first all-women’s crew averaging over 80 to compete in it. The Californians have been
Harry W. King is 83 and still works out four days a week, combining weight training with sessions on the rowing machine. He’s also a personal trainer, helping others discover the benefits of regular exercise. “Movement has always been part of who I am, and it still fuels my energy and independence today,” King told
When you think about exercise for heart health, you might think of walking, running or swimming first. But lifting weights should be on that list, too. A major study published this year in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology found that women who regularly performed strength training had a significantly lower risk of cardiovascular disease.
Bob Wittig is 92 years old. He works out three times a week, mows his own lawn and enjoys playing with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. And he didn’t start lifting weights until he was 61. Wittig has been working out consistently for 31 years. His 60- to 90-minute sessions cover his entire body, from legs
Here’s a story that’s picked up steam internationally and shows the lifechanging power of strength training for mature adults. After breaking her wrist in 2025, Christine Tan couldn’t lift a cup of tea with her injured hand. Today, the 82-year-old London woman attends gym classes about four times a week. Her comeback, first shared by
Breast cancer treatment left Debbie Mendoza so exhausted that cleaning the kitchen could wear her out. The retired teacher wanted to be active again but wondered how she could exercise without any energy. She began with two minutes of movement a day through MD Anderson Cancer Center’s Active Living After Cancer program. Two minutes gradually
“Reinvent yourself” is a popular mantra. Jean Titus lived it. The former investment adviser began building his own ventures after the 2008 downturn. Then his mother died, and a chance meeting with a former pro athlete made him realize his fitness had slipped below his own standards. “I started getting serious about this when I
Every September, Healthy Aging Month invites us to consider what the next chapter of life could look like. This year’s theme, “Curiosity Has No Age Limit,” is a reminder that a positive, inquisitive approach to life doesn’t have an expiration date. Curiosity is about staying open to what your body and mind are capable of.