It’s a question people have debated for years. If your goal is to lose fat, should you spend more time doing cardio or lifting weights? The truth is, both are important — and they work best together. Cardio burns calories while you’re moving. Walking, cycling, or swimming all torch energy in the moment and improve heart and
At 95 years old, Mike isn’t just exercising. He’s inspiring. Trainer Robert Haddocks, who’s in his late 50s and no stranger to longevity himself, recently posted a heartfelt birthday. “My client, my friend, my inspiration, my idol — in many ways,” Rob wrote. “This playful joker turns 95 today. Yes, I said 95!” Mike’s movement
For men in their 40s, 50s, and beyond, strength training isn’t just about building muscle — it’s about staying strong, energized, and independent as testosterone levels naturally decline. Starting around age 30, testosterone levels drop by about 1% per year. Over time, this can lead to fatigue, increased belly fat, reduced muscle mass, low libido,
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.
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
Do you want to feel better? And move better, too? Of course you do – everyone does. It’s one of the biggest motivators for getting fit after 50 or staying fit later in life. People start to complain their back hurts, or they feel stiff in the morning. But those who feel good and move
Liz Hopwood was planning to have hip-replacement surgery this spring. But now, she’s too strong and too busy for that. It’ll just have to wait – because Liz, 90, is pain free and feeling great. She’s been working out twice a week with a trainer at a gym and almost every day at home. “The
After age 50 or so, many people start to gain weight, develop high blood pressure, and become frailer and weaker by the day. Plus, we have universal fears that getting older means we’ll be likely to fall and develop dementia, losing our independence in life. But what if we told you about a miracle cure