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Fitness Over 60

Fitness over 60 is essential to getting the most from life. Learn how to start running. Get inspired to get in the best shape of your life. This is your time. Make it count!

10 months ago

The Squat – Can You Do It After 60?

All over the world, the Squat is used by countless people in pursuit of their health, fitness, and wellbeing. It is sometimes referred to as “The King of Exercises” for being a discipline that – particularly if you’re in a hurry and have limited time…

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10 months ago

Walking Is Power: How to Turn Your Daily Walk into a Full-Body Workout

There’s something truly magical about a walk. The rhythm of your feet, the fresh air, the gentle sway of your arms – it’s meditative, energizing, and empowering. For women 60 and over, walking is not just a leisurely activity – it’s a gateway to improved strength, balance, and vitality…

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11 months ago

Is Your Workout Enough? Why Daily Movement Matters After 60

You walk, attend yoga, or hit the gym a few times a week. That’s enough, right? Not quite – especially as we age. While meeting exercise guidelines is vital, staying vibrant and mobile in your 60s and beyond requires regular, low-intensity movement throughout your day…

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11 months ago

4 Tips for Strong and Healthy Hips Over 55

As we age, keeping our hips strong and healthy is important for so many activities in our daily life – from sitting, standing, walking, bending, and getting up and down from the floor as well as for activities we enjoy like cycling, kayaking, golf, gardening, and more…

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11 months ago

9 Easy Ways to Transform Your Fitness Routine After 60

Are you an exercise cheater? I know I am. Given the chance, I always opt for the easier-exercise way out – whether intentionally or not. I just tend to want to get it over with quickly. When I do sit-ups or some other exercise…

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11 months ago

Take a Seat and Try These 10 Physical Activity Ideas for Older Adults with Mobility Limitations

Don’t let a physical ailment or chronic condition keep you or a loved one you care for from getting health-boosting exercise! If you are unable to stand or walk for long periods of time…

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12 months ago

Muscle Up, Buttercup: Why Strength Is the New Fountain of Youth

Let me tell you something most women don’t hear enough after 60: You are not too old to get strong. You are not too far gone to feel powerful again. And no, it’s not downhill from here – unless you’re hiking. (In which case, great quad workout!) Here’s why I say that…

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12 months ago

Shoes Are So Much More Important to Your Health Than You May Realize (VIDEO)

This is indeed a blog about wearing minimalist shoes. But I want to disclose up front that I do still wear pretty shoes with heels for fancy occasions. I admit that this is not an optimal strategy for my feet and my alignment. It is a bit like having an occasional cigarette…

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12 months ago

9 Tips for Getting the Most Out of Your Online Fitness Classes (VIDEO)

How has your fitness routine changed in the last 14 months? The global pandemic has uprooted our usual habits and has us exercising more inside our homes. With so many online fitness options out there, it can be challenging to sort through…

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12 months ago

Best Fitness Apps for Women Over 60

As we age, prioritizing our health and well-being becomes increasingly vital. Fortunately, in today’s digital age, staying active and maintaining fitness goals has never been more accessible, thanks to the plethora of fitness apps available at our fingertips…

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