Fitness Over 60

Ask a young person to imitate an old person walking, and they’ll typically hunch over, pretend to use a cane, and shuffle forward. A shuffling gait is not a personality trait or quirk that simply happens as a natural and harmless part of aging. In fact, it can be a sign of an underlying issue…

We all have those days when mustering the motivation to exercise seems like more of a challenge than usual. We just can’t seem to get going and we end up giving ourselves permission to skip the gym or yoga class, or postpone the run or walk. I don’t have my gym clothes on. I’m too tired. I haven’t eaten. My back has been bothering me. I just washed my hair…

Do you have a mindfulness routine? A lot of us would automatically associate mindfulness with meditation and we’d be right. Meditation is a form of mindfulness, but it’s not the only way to be mindful. Mindfulness can include movement too…

As we age, we’re told we lose muscle strength unless we engage in strength training. This article disputes the notion that walking isn’t strength training. We build strength in different ways. Strength of character, strength of mind, strength of body. We’re told we need to exercise…

Would you like to feel more confident when you’re out walking? Have you started noticing your balance when you walk? Do you sometimes feel unsteady on your feet (especially on uneven ground)? If you’re starting to notice your balance when you walk…

If you consider stiff hips, achy knees, and low back pain just a part of aging, you may want to read this standing up. The reason: you may be sitting on the actual cause of the pain. That’s right – glutes in adults over 60 play a much more important role than acting as a seat cushion. Weak gluteal muscles can lead to serious complications including balance issues…

Let me introduce you to a movement method that is not only gentle on your joints and muscles, but also supports better breathing, circulation and metabolism while calming your mind and soothing your spirit. Sound too good to be true? This 1000-year-old “moving meditation” is practiced by millions…

Do you like to swim? Do you really like it, or do you just do it because you know it is good for you? I am in the latter category. I find it a kind of work. I know there are many avid swimmers. They’re in the pool or the sea every morning – and sometimes again in the afternoon…

If spring fever has you itching to get outside and jumpstart a new exercise routine, you may want to think about recruiting a buddy to tag along. Workout partners, whether they’re your spouse or a friend, serve as a physical and mental cue to stick with it and have fun! Check out these 4 reasons why finding a workout partner could be one of the best things…

With the summer months fast approaching, we should think of ways to use the weather – and outdoor pools – to our advantage. Sometimes it’s nice to lounge around in the water when the heat of summer is too much, but it’s also a fun way to get your heart pumping. Water workouts are great for your body, so take some time…