There are two kinds of couples when it comes to fitness. Those who work out together. And those who don’t. Which kind of relationship are you in? There are pros and cons for each, of course – and it’s entirely up to you. But since it’s the month of Valentine’s Day, right now we’re going…
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Running Is Good for Us, Even If We Start after 50
Elmo Shropshire was already a champion horse trainer, longtime veterinarian, and singer of a “love it or hate it” Christmas hit when he started running at age 55. By 70, he finished the New York City Marathon ninth in his age division. He found even greater success in short distances. And he spent this Christmas…
Running at 83: Health Is Our Individual Responsibility
Vince Obsitnik is an 83-year-old marathoner who didn’t let heart surgery keep him from running. And Vince, a former US Ambassador to his native Slovenia, has a message: You are the ultimate arbiter of your personal health. “It’s a mental frame of mind on how you want to live and how you believe in living,”…
Sliding Scale of Fitness Can Move Both Ways
It’s easy to think of aging as a steady decline. But fitness proves it doesn’t have to be that simple and dreadful. If you exercise regularly, you’re more likely to maintain physical abilities. Period. So think of it as a sliding scale – with physical dependence at one end and being an elite athlete on…
The Murph After 50: Honoring a Hero and Inspiring Others
The Murph after 50 is a big challenge. Well, the Murph at any age is a big challenge. The Murph is the name of a new Memorial Day fitness tradition that honors a Navy Seal officer who was killed in the Afghanistan war. Thousands of people participate annually. And while the challenge is no doubt…
A Healthy Lifestyle is ‘Just Beyond That Hill’
David-Dorian Ross is a tai chi master, yet he’s also something of a storyteller, too. He recalls the King Arthur legend of “The Fisher King” and how it relates to a healthy lifestyle. “At the end of the story, the hero — who has spent his entire life searching for the castle where the Holy Grail…
‘Gym Intimidation’ Shouldn’t Keep You from Doing What You Want
Gym intimidation might feel real, but you can’t let it stop you. Look at Bill. He is 70 now and has been working out in gyms for years. The former Marine is healthy, happy, and super-enthusiastic about exercise. But it wasn’t always so. The first time Bill walked into a gym, some 30 years ago,…
Weightlifting After 50 Is Essential
Weightlifting after 50 is essential. Here’s why. If you’re over 50 or so, you might be gaining weight, developing high blood pressure, and becoming frailer and weaker by the day. It’s true. Sorry. Plus, if you’re like most people, you’re worried about falling and developing dementia. But weightlifting after 50 is like a miracle drug…
Brain and Mental Health Benefit from Physical Fitness, Too
Brain and mental health make up a big part of a long, good life. Think about it the next time someone asks, “How do you feel today?” It’s a simple question that can bring a lot of different responses, right? You might say, “I feel great – had a checkup with the doctor yesterday and…
A Healthy Diet Is More Than What You Eat
When someone asks about a healthy diet, you naturally think about food, right? But what if we expand our ideas about “healthy diet” to include everything we consume in other aspects of healthy living? What would your exercise “diet” be? Your emotional diet, your spiritual diet, etc.? It’s more than just an interesting way to…