Fitness Over 60

As we all know, our bodies undergo changes as we age. Some of these changes can make maintaining an active life challenging. However, with the right knowledge and guidance, we can maintain or embrace a new exercise habit, even when we are over 60…

As we get a little older, we tend to lose our muscle strength, flexibility, and balance. This is a part of life. Fortunately, running after 60 is a terrific way to strengthen our bodies, while improving our cardiovascular health…

As a personal trainer specializing in maintaining strength and independence as we age, I thought it would be fitting to start by discussing the benefits of strength training as my first article for Sixty and Me. With age advancement, our bodies undergo…

Flat, six-pack abs are hard enough to achieve when you are young. As a woman in your 60s, who has had a few kids, it might feel impossible! You may even be saying, “Core? What core?!” A strong core will not only help you look and feel good…

We’ve all been there. Fear of the unknown. Fear of looking silly. Fear of not being good enough. Fear of not knowing anyone. Have you been curious about joining a bike group – or any other type of group – but felt intimidated?

Have you ever been told that your aches and pains can be fixed by strengthening your core? Did you try to do a bunch of abdominal exercises as a solution for low back pain? Although the two solutions…

As we journey through midlife and beyond, our approach to fitness needs a bit of a tweak. It’s not about pushing harder or running faster; it’s about getting smarter with our workouts.
Whether you’ve been a lifelong fitness enthusiast…

I used to think that staying in shape was the same at any age. Until recently, I would have laughed at the concept of exercise equipment for older adults. After all, do older adults really have different needs when it comes to exercise equipment?

In the past, I’ve watched a small group of men and women leave our local YMCA’s Qigong session with serene smiles on their faces. One woman explained to me that it was an Eastern practice like yoga or tai chi. Sadly, back then I didn’t have time…

Everyone has heard that we all need exercise to prevent serious illnesses like heart disease and stroke. But even with the best of intentions it’s not easy to carve out the time for it. What if there was a different approach to staying healthy…