Gratitude is important every day. It’s good for our physical, mental, spiritual and social health – and it even has a relationship to exercise. “Studies suggest that making a habit of noticing what’s going well in your life could have health benefits,” the US National Institutes of Health says. Age can make us more grateful,
Golfing, tennis, running and other outdoor sports are just as important later in life as they were in our 20s, 30s and 40s. You still want a strong drive on the golf course, a good serve in tennis, and stamina to enjoy a run. Come see us to make sure you’re in top shape. There’s
You might not realize it, but if you’re getting fit or staying fit after 50, then you are riding the wave of one of the hottest trends in fitness around the world. TWO trends, actually, according to the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), which has released its 17th annual survey on the hot topics
Philip Rafshoon loves starting the day with a run through Atlanta’s Piedmont Park, above, or on its BeltLine trail. “It feels so good to get outside!” he wrote recently on Facebook, with an early-morning photo. “Up with a three-mile run. Ready to enjoy the weekend.” Philip, in his 60s, knows that getting outside regularly is
When Glenna Brown’s husband became ill, she found that regular exercise at a nearby studio helped her deal with the stress and remain strong enough to be a good caregiver. When he died, Glenna (above, left) found more: a loving support group that helped her through her loss, and a new friend who was going
It used to be simple when discussing dietary lifestyle choices. You were a meat-eater or a vegetarian, right? Then came more extremes –“whole food” eating that eliminates processed food, and veganism that cuts out all animal products. But now, not everybody wants to limit their food identity to “strictly this” or “exclusively that.”We recognize that
Has there ever been a happier spring to get outside and enjoy the sunshine, fresh air, and the company of other people? After more than a year of pandemic restrictions, we are increasingly able to enjoy our favorite activities. And just in time for summer! What’s your summer sport or outdoor activity? Tennis? Golf? Running?
It’s easy to think of aging as a steady decline. But fitness proves it doesn’t have to be that simple and dreadful. If you exercise regularly, you’re more likely to maintain physical abilities. Period. So think of it as a sliding scale –with physical dependence at one end and being an elite athlete on the
You’ve heard of low-carb diets and low-fat diets. But you’ve probably never heard of anyone telling you to avoid eating protein –especially after age 50 or so, when we need to double our efforts to get enough of it. You need protein to grow and maintain muscle mass, which we naturally lose as we mature,
Resistance training is one of the best things we can do for our health later in life. It includes weightlifting, using resistance bands, practicing yoga, or performing moves like pushups. Whatever you call it, strength training is a must for people over 50. Here are just 10 reasons why. Resistance training adds