Picture this: Your grandchild runs toward you, arms outstretched. You bend down to scoop him up—except your back twinges, your knees protest, and you struggle to stand tall. Sound familiar? Or maybe you catch yourself slouching, with that rounded back that makes you look and even feel older than you are. Both are common signs that your posterior
Paul Weigel, a marathon runner and triathlete, was 43 when he was diagnosed with stage III colorectal cancer 11 years ago. Now, he’s cancer free and has written a book called “Iron Dad” for his daughter, who was a newborn when he began his cancer fight. “I swam, biked, and ran with my chemo drugs
“Hey, Susan – want to go exercise later?” “No, thanks, Diane – but I’d love to get in some movement, if you’re up for that.” Huh? What’s going on between these two friends? One wants to exercise, but the other is only interested in movement. What about “physical activity,” “training,” “keeping fit” or any of
Malcolm Miller recalls clearly that he was driving with his wife, son and two dogs in the car, stopping at a red light to enter the interstate, and then his wife saying, “Malcolm, go – the light turned green.” But that’s it. “I blacked out. I don’t remember anything,” Malcolm, now 64, says about the
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
Sometimes when we’re stuck, it takes a loved one’s guidance to help us take the first step toward reaching a goal. It can be that way with fitness over 50, whether the loved one is a spouse, friend – or even an adult child. Fitness has a way of bringing people closer together. Take Sandy
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
They say an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure, and that’s just one reason that working out should be a part of your ongoing health care. Just like regular doctor exams, cancer screenings, dental cleanings, blood work, and other routine procedures mature adults should be doing regularly. Too many people skip out
Stress is a killer at any time. But it can feel even worse during the holidays. Every time around the start of a year, we need to decompress. Whether we’ve been traveling, socializing, or working more than normal, it’s essential to close this hectic period and get back to a calm routine. Here are 5