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
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
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
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
Too many people think fitness requires endless hours in the gym, and near obsessive behavior overhauls to see any benefits. I can’t do all that, they think – so I’ll just continue doing nothing. But all it takes is a little movement each day and 2-3 workouts a week, of about 45 minutes each, to
For people over 50 who know they should exercise but don’t, it’s always one thing after another. They say they don’t have the time. Or the money. Or they’re too old… But none of that will keep you independent as you age. It won’t keep you strong enough to enjoy life on your own terms.
Click here to watch Coach Rosa’s 5-minute workout routine. Getting more movement into your daily life doesn’t mean you have to live at the gym or spend all day on the treadmill. Quick little bursts of movement, or short, easy workouts like this one, help you get up to the recommended 150 minutes of moderate-intensity
With Memorial Day behind us, summer is unofficially here! That means longer days, warmer weather, vacations, backyard cookouts, and more opportunities to get outside and enjoy life. It’s also a great reminder of why fitness matters so much after 50. Being strong, flexible, and active is not just about looking good in summer clothes. It’s