In a paper published in the journal Annals of Behavioral Medicine in December 2016 by researchers at Chapman University in Irvine CA, findings showed associations between psychological well-being and physical activity in adults ages 50 and older. A release from the university quotes lead author Julia Boehm, Ph.D. as saying, “Researchers have long studied how… Continue reading Happiness Boosts Physical Activity in Older Adults – and Vice Versa
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Fitness Over 50 Survey
Staying active over 50 is just as important as staying fit in younger years – if not more so. According to a survey of people who use the activity tracker called Fitbit, today’s 50+ demographic is proving it’s not only staying active, but it’s technologically savvy, using fitness trackers to stay accountable and achieve fitness… Continue reading Fitness Over 50 Survey
Why Anti-Aging Fitness at 50 Can Save Your Life
As millions of baby boomers cross the 50-year threshold, the perception of the dreaded “half-century” mark is changing. Many 50-year-olds today don’t look a day over 40, and many of them are just as active, if not more active, than their younger counterparts. Anti-aging fitness at this point in life is essential—those who don’t get… Continue reading Why Anti-Aging Fitness at 50 Can Save Your Life