Regular physical activity is one of the most important things you can do for yourself as an older adult. It can prevent many of the health problems that seem to come with age. It also helps your muscles grow stronger so you can keep doing your day-to-day activities without becoming dependent on others. Not doing… Continue reading How Much Physical Activity Do Older Adults Need?
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Great Workouts for Women Over 40
Hitting 40 is a milestone… that can wreak havoc on your body! Even the most dedicated gym diva may feel that her body parts, which were once as tight as a washboard, have headed south, and we don’t mean for an island getaway. Physical changes, which often occur between 40 and 65, include loss of… Continue reading Great Workouts for Women Over 40
How I Banish Boredom from My Workouts
At the beginning of the year, I vowed to exercise on a regular basis. While I stayed true to my vision for the first few weeks of January, by the time February rolled around, my motivation began to lag. Consistency is the key to successful weight loss and a healthy life, so I committed myself… Continue reading How I Banish Boredom from My Workouts
4 Can’t-Fail Workout Tips
Once you start your workout routine and you are getting all the exercises down, you need to change your routine by working the same body parts, but with different exercises. Your body gets used to the repetition and it will stop changing. Yet once you change your workout, your body will quickly respond. This is… Continue reading 4 Can’t-Fail Workout Tips