If you’ve ever put off strength training because you didn’t know where to begin, the latest guidance from the American College of Sports Medicine has reassuring news. You don’t need the perfect workout. You don’t need fancy equipment. You don’t need to spend hours at the gym. And you don’t have to chase the latest
Too many people think fitness requires endless hours in the gym, and near obsessive behavior overhauls to see any benefits. I can’t do all that, they think – so I’ll just continue doing nothing. But all it takes is a little movement each day and 2-3 workouts a week, of about 45 minutes each, to
For people over 50 who know they should exercise but don’t, it’s always one thing after another. They say they don’t have the time. Or the money. Or they’re too old… But none of that will keep you independent as you age. It won’t keep you strong enough to enjoy life on your own terms.
Donna Quaife is 81 years old and had both knees replaced. But she walks on the treadmill an hour a day and still competes in pickleball. Her secret? Play. She’s been moving her body for the joy of it since she was 4 and sees no reason to stop. “We had a shot-put pit in
We’re six months into 2025. That might bring one of two reactions about your fitness goals: “Wow, I’m crushing it.” 2.“Wait… wasn’t I going to finally start [fill in the blank]?” Whichever one sounds like you, here’s the good news: It’s not too late. Not even close. Now is the perfect time to reset or recommit,
Snacking is bad for you, right? Well, not necessarily. When we use the idea of “snacking” in relation to movement and other aspects of wellbeing, we can make additional strides towards our health goals. We still need our full, well-balanced “meals” of gym workouts, running, etc. But these little “sneak ‘em in” tactics can help
Wednesday, April 2, is National Walking Day, a celebration promoted by the American Heart Association to encourage people to get up and get moving. We’re all for anything that helps folks take that first step—literally—toward better health. And don’t worry if the day came and went. You can make every day one for steps! Here
If it’s not too soon for scenes like this one in stores, then it’s not too soon to plan your fitness over the holiday season. Imagine waking up on January 1st already feeling fit, energized, and proud of yourself. No need for a resolution, no guilt from too many holiday treats, no sluggish start to
You’ve heard “Stand up for your rights,” but how about, “Stand up for your LIFE”? Too much sitting has been identified as a health hazard in recent years, particularly among mature adults. It has been blamed for increasing the risk of cancer, heart disease, diabetes and premature aging, as well as cognitive decline. A byproduct
Many people reach a turning point, when they realize they have to start living healthier. For Rose Newman, it came on vacation in Costa Rica. At 59, she was disappointed to find herself hanging back at the hotel with the older relatives when others were out hiking and enjoying the outdoors. “I was the fat