Fitness Over 60

I’ve always had a sneaking suspicion that some people were more “cut out” for exercise than others. At school there were those who loved Physical Education lessons and those who dreaded them…

It starts simply enough: You graciously help a friend move, go on a ‘short’ hike that becomes an all-day event, or simply wake up and – surprise! – something new hurts…

I used to detest lifting weights. I thought it was boring, pointless, and, well, hard. I’d much rather run or do yoga or go surfing. Then, last year, my son Chris, a fitness expert and record-holding powerlifter, asked me if I’d like to compete…

You are standing at the bottom of that dreaded staircase once again. All you want is that maroon blouse from the armoire in the attic. Why would climbing 13 six-inch elevations feel like surmounting Mount Everest…

Doing seven hours of specific and targeted physical activity a week – yup, I can happily say that I’m fit for my age. Getting fit after 40 with my new career as a personal trainer was something I relished…

Are you a golfer? Are you obsessed with finding the best golf clubs available? Manufacturers are continuously designing and offering better and better golf clubs. From the heavier steel-shafted irons of the past to the new lightweight…

Core and abs are two words that get thrown around more than reality show drama. They are, in fact, different. Here are three things to know: Exercising one does not necessarily engage the other. Nothing “automatically” strengthens your core…

Nordic pole walking originated in Finland in the early 20th century as a summer training exercise for cross country skiers. With the proper technique and equipment – just two poles and good walking shoes – there’s an astonishing list…

Thinking back on my years as a youth, I remember seeing my grandparents and then later my older parents “moving slow” and “complaining of pain” and just associated that with aging – they are old and therefore that is why they move slow and have…

Carrie Bradshaw once asked: “Why are we should-ing all over ourselves?” There are so many ‘shoulds’ in our vocabulary for fitness and movement. We should do cardio exercise for heart health and to burn calories. We should do yoga to stretch…