Developing an effective exercise routine is a huge part of your overall health and focuses on many different unique factors. For example, an intense workout plan like high-intensity interval training (HIIT) can help you exercise more effectively, reduce body fat, balance your heart rate, improve your blood pressure, and make it easier to keep your … Read more
You might hear the urban myths that say you can’t get ripped after 50 because you don’t have the stamina or muscle strength that you used to, but those aren’t real. Even worse, you may even tell yourself some of those myths yourself. But they are called myths for a reason. The truth is that … Read more
Heart fitness is something that we all hear about and think about every day, through various advertisements, and everyday news. That is because the heart is the most important organ in the body, just ahead of the brain in ranking of importance. The heart is known to beat approximately 2.5 billion times during the course … Read more
Golf injuries are very common. The National Golf Foundation reports that over 36.9 million people play golf annually in America. The National Health Statistics Report indicates that 8.6 million people are injured in the process, and says that golf may cause more injuries than the sport of rugby. One study estimated that as many as … Read more
Aging toward senior years is never an easy process and becomes particularly frustrating when your appearance starts changing. For example, many seniors develop “old lady arms” as they get older and start to feel much older. What exactly is this problem and can you fix it? Thankfully, it is very possible to manage this problem … Read more
Tai chi, a form of Chinese martial arts that focuses on slow, controlled movements. Tai chi exercises are low impact and gives people with limited mobility a chance to improve their balance, range of motion, coordination, and muscle health. Research shows that tai chi for seniors can reduce the incidence of falls in elderly and at-risk adults … Read more
It is no secret that there are multiple benefits of regular exercise, and yet, many seniors are either not getting enough or not getting any at all. There are a few reasons why this is the case. A lot of times seniors feel they just aren’t physically capable of exercise anymore due to sciatica or upper back … Read more
Put the creams and roll-on products down for a moment – because perhaps one of the best anti-aging approaches is exercise to make you look younger. The beauty industry makes a killing on your insecurities, selling you products that claim to mask wrinkles or remove bags under your eyes. But, these are not always great … Read more
You already know that any movement you do gives your mood a big boost and makes a big difference in your weight loss efforts. There’s no shortage of ways to move your body, but you may be wondering if your time is better spent walking or running? Either one is good, but which one is better? Consider … Read more
For individuals turning 50 — or those who have seen 50 come and go already — it can be intimidating to start a fitness routine. Especially if you haven’t really been active before. You may find yourself asking, “is it too late to start?” Luckily, it’s not. Starting an exercise routine, regardless of age, helps … Read more