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
In the realm of inspirational athletes, there are two realms that come into play: the achievements and the motivation. Consider Rita Hanscom, 70, who won the gold medal and set an American record in the pentathlon last month for women in her age group at the USA Track & Field Masters Indoor Championships in Florida.
Menopause brings a lot of changes—some expected, some not so much. Many women don’t know that strength training can help them stay strong, independent, and feeling their best. Here’s why it’s a must after menopause. Keeps Your Muscles Strong Ever notice how everyday tasks, like carrying groceries, get harder? That’s because muscle naturally declines with
Fit people make better lovers. It’s true at any age, even later in life. And it shouldn’t surprise anyone. If you’re stronger, more agile, and have better stamina, then chances are you’re going to have a more satisfying sex life – and help your partner have one, too. Scientific research backs this up. In one
Sergio and Debora met when they were 13. This summer, they’ll celebrate their 65th wedding anniversary. Over the decades, they’ve raised three children, enjoyed successful careers, and spent as much time together as possible. And in the last 12 years, they have been dedicated to working out so they can stay strong and prevent health
What’s on your “bucket list” of things you want to do at least once in life? Do you want to see your grandkids get married? Do you want to wear a dress you wore years ago but have outgrown? Maybe you want to climb a local hill – or Mount Kilimanjaro. We all have a
Vince spent decades working the oil fields of Alaska’s Prudhoe Bay. And now in semi-retirement at 66, he keeps strong at the gym to enjoy adventures like snowmachining in the mountains. “I love being outdoors and doing physical things – always have,” says Vince. “I need to stay in good shape. I’m not ready to