As Halloween approaches, it’s the season for ghosts, goblins — and sometimes, a few fitness fears that feel just as haunting. For many adults over 50, fear can quietly keep them from getting started or sticking with an exercise routine. Maybe it’s been years since the last gym visit, or perhaps it feels intimidating to
Want to save $1,000 a year? A lot of people could if they would just cut sodas out of their budgets. And it’s just one example that proves being cheap about your health is way more expensive than following healthy habits around diet and exercise. That’s from health coach Kathryn Eyring. And we hear similar
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
Steve Hall knows what it’s like to be sidelined by pain — and to work his way back to health. Years ago, while golfing with friends, he ruptured a disc in his back. The pain was constant. “Doing nothing felt best,” he remembers. But he didn’t want surgery or pills. Instead, he tried acupuncture, where
Here are some of the questions we’re most frequently asked about exercise and fitness after 50. Q: Do non-athlete adults over 50 really need to lift weights? It seems kind of ridiculous. A: Yes, you do – and no, it’s not ridiculous! Muscle loss begins in our 30s and speeds up with age. Without resistance
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
Want to know the secret to long-term fitness success after 50? It’s not willpower. Not motivation. Not even the perfect workout plan. It’s consistency. Study after study shows that people who stay active as they age aren’t necessarily doing the most intense workouts or spending the most time at the gym. They’re the ones who show
When 77-year-old Jeannie Rice ran a 1:41 half-marathon in April, fitness experts took notice. Test results showed she’s as fit as a typical 25-year-old, and she’s been running only since her 30s. This shows what’s possible with consistent effort, smart training – and knowing some key predictors of health and longevity, even if you never
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
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.