The authors of this blog I happened upon recently explain it perfectly!
"Retirement is supposed to be the best time of your life, right? No one retires and expects to be bored to death. That isn’t what you...
I have highlighted similar research in the past, but the question continues to be asked about how much walking we need.
Here is another article highlighting the number of steps needed to cut mortality rates.
As this Kiplinger article points out. "Tens of thousands of older athletes are ramping up their commitment to fitness as they age. Besides the physical and mental health benefits of exercise, these seniors also tout the relationships,...
Love the title of this article from a contributing author to Ageist. The things she ruminates on are the same thoughts many of us who continue to be active as we age have wondered.
She writes..."I was slowly...
The author of this article shares his response when asked about anti-aging techniques. I like his take on doing the things we can to slow down aging- as he states-
"We can’t stop the aging process – but...
In this excerpt from his new book ‘The Practice of Groundedness,’ OutsideOnline columnist Brad Stulberg gives concrete steps to integrate exercise into your daily life.
Click here to view the original post at www.outsideonline.com
When we think about the benefits of exercise , we usually think of better sleep, more energy, maintaining a healthy weight, stronger muscles or a healthier heart. These are all true. But we rarely consider the immediate...
Blue Zones shares that “Green exercise” has become very popular in the past year. Basically, it’s any form of exercise performed outdoors – often with a group – while enjoying the natural scenery.
Green exercise surged during the...
Exercise is good for us- it is easy to understand the benefits. The article answers questions such as: How rigorous should that exercise be in order to really impact a person’s fitness level? And: If you sit all day...
If you have been slowly but steadily putting on weight for years as you age, you've probably attributed it to an age-related decrease in metabolism. It's a generally accepted belief that as you age, your resting metabolism slows --especially...
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