March is Women’s History Month, so let’s look back at a few of the women who paved the way in fitness, health, and sport. Bobbi Gibb, Running In 1966, Bobbi Gibb applied to run in the Boston Marathon and was
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February 17, 2026
A Feeling of Freedom: How Fitness Keeps You Skiing Over 50
Ralph Preziosi doesn’t just love to ski. He started a non-profit organization to lead international trips so others could enjoy the sport, as well. For Ralph, 69, skiing is a lifelong passion. And regular workouts at the gym make it possible for him to continue. “There’s nothing like it, going down a mountain and feeling
February 10, 2026
Why Some Valentines Love Working Out Together
There are two kinds of couples when it comes to fitness: Those who work out together — and those who don’t. Since Valentine’s Day is around the corner, we’re going to focus on the couples that sweat together and stay together. “The company is a good incentive,” says Susan Lieberman, 80, who works out several
February 03, 2026
At 82, Howard Stays Strong Enough to Enjoy the Life He Loves
Have you ever caught a glimpse of yourself and thought, When did I get weaker? For many active adults in their 50s and 60s, that realization comes quietly. You’re still busy. Still moving. Still doing the things you enjoy. But your strength is slipping, and your waistline is creeping up, even though nothing feels dramatically wrong. That’s where
December 17, 2025
High Five: Lessons for Aging Well, with Fitness at the Center
People are living longer than ever, but not always better. There’s a 13-year gap between lifespan and “healthspan,” the years we spend in good health. Closing that gap is one of the biggest opportunities of our time. AARP CEO Dr. Myechia Minter-Jordan recently outlined five lessons for aging well: recharge your mind daily, move your
December 17, 2025
Why Starting Your Workouts Now Beats Waiting for January
Every year, millions of people pledge to “get serious” about fitness once the calendar flips. It sounds tidy and motivational… until we remember what usually happens. Most resolutions fail by February, mostly because people set unrealistic goals and try to overhaul everything at once. It’s a recipe for burnout. Here’s a way to break that
December 03, 2025
Exercise Matters Most for Brain Health Starting in Midlife, Study Finds
We’ve known for years that regular exercise supports better brain health. But a major new study helps clarify when physical activity may offer the strongest protection. A study published in JAMA Network Open followed adults from the long-running Framingham Heart Study and found two life stages where movement made the biggest difference. Adults with the highest levels of
November 19, 2025
Super-fit, from Alaska to ‘Golden Bachelor’
Diane Firmani, 71, plays ice hockey, competes in triathlons, and rides her bike on the snow-covered Iditarod trail at home in Alaska. The super-fit retired librarian found a surprising group of similar women this year when she participated in “The Golden Bachelor” reality TV show, “competing” for the “heart” of a retired NFL player. Diane
October 11, 2025
Drop the Self-Judgment — Keep the Accountability
Want to know something that’s similar to paralyzing fear and almost as destructive? It’s self-judgment, being so hard on yourself that you lose positive perspective and lose motivation to keep trying. For instance, do you ever tell yourself you’re not good enough for a healthy life? That you’re too this or not enough that? That
September 16, 2025
Embrace the Season – and Power – of Change
September is a time of change, as temperatures get cooler, days get shorter, and leaves start to fall. As the famous words – from the Bible and a 1960s hit song – tell us, “To everything turn, turn, turn… There is a season… and a time to every purpose under heaven.” So, what can we