Fitness Over 60

Yoga mats are essential for ensuring a comfortable and effective practice, providing the necessary support and stability for various poses. Whether you’re a seasoned yogi with years of experience or a beginner just starting your yoga journey, a good mat can enhance…

While in some parts of the country it feels like summer simply won’t let up, in other parts the cooler temperatures are really starting to set in. As you make adventurous plans to exercise outdoors this fall, whether it’s hiking, cycling, jogging, you name it…

Let’s do a quick word association game: What comes to mind when you think of weight lifting? If you’re like most people, one or more of the following popped into your head: Big beefy muscles; Lots of grunting, sweating, and strutting…

As part of the research I had to do for my upcoming book, I’ve spoken to many experts in healthy ageing. One theme always keeps coming back: resistance training…

Do you struggle with steps, stairs or kerbs (especially on the way down)? Would you like to feel stronger, steadier and more confident on stairs, particularly when you’re out and about? If that sounds familiar, you’re not alone. As a specialist exercise instructor…

Wandering along a gently flowing creek on a warm summer day has been a favorite outing most of my life. I’ve never felt the urge to venture out on backpacking or backcountry excursions, but a day hike up into the hills…

We often hear about the need for strength training at any age, but did you know that power training is even more important to functional independence? You might associate power with elite sports or the massive athletes…

You’re not too old to do Cardio! What are you talking about? I don’t understand why people tell me that we are too old to do cardio exercise! It boggles my mind that they think age is an opt-out ticket for quality of life. Does this mean that, at a certain age, we are to give up? Should we throw in the towel? Well not me, and I’m 61. I get so pissed off at these people. Most of them are my age and some are even younger! Cardio is important for everyone, especially those of us who have been around for more than half a century. Here are 4 good reasons why cardio is essential for fitness after 60…

I start most of my private clients with 10 minutes of breath awareness. It’s amazing that we breathe automatically. What is not automatic is how our body changes shape to accommodate the pressure and volume change in our torso…

As a body confidence coach and fitness presenter, one thing that I know for sure is that we have to find ways to do and enjoy the things that we love doing. For me, this is movement. I trained as a dancer and fitness presenter in my early life…