April 11, 2023 One of the great things about getting older is this: By now, you’ve Have you ever found yourself in a situation like this? You go on vacation or a business trip, and there’s so much to do in so little time that your exercise routine falls through the cracks. Between the sightseeing …
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April 5, 2023 One of the great things about getting older is this: By now, you’ve learned how important it is to have the right mindset in building a new habit or working toward a goal. Right? You’ve done this countless times throughout life, whether at work, with your family, or pursuing hobbies. You know …
March 21, 2023 Golfing, tennis, running and other outdoor sports are just as important later in life as they were in our 20s, 30s and 40s. You still want a strong drive on the golf course, a good serve in tennis, and stamina to enjoy a run. Come see us to make sure you’re in …
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March 14, 2023 You can see right away that Deb DeHaven is an athlete. She’s 5 feet 2, weighs 100 pounds, and stays strong by lifting weights three times a week. Here’s what you can’t immediately see: Deb’s doctor recently diagnosed her with hypertension at the crisis stage (180/100). “This is something I never would …
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March 7, 2023 Here’s a universal story about the power of exercise and friendship, even if it involves circumstances, locations and activities most people might never do. Exercising with a group helps ensure success. And sometimes, nothing’s more important than good friends. That’s what Diane Firmani has learned in recent years. “Being in a group …
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February 28, 2023 Too many myths cloud the topics of aging and fitness. They keep people from living a healthy lifestyle, and most come from younger people and society at large. But there’s one super-persistent myth that people over 50 perpetuate themselves. To be more precise, women over 50 use this falsehood too often to …
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February 21, 2023 Did you start the new year with a big fitness goal – like losing weight or going to the gym three times a week? And have you found it hard to stick to it, like so many people do every year? While setting goals can be motivating, it’s easy to get discouraged …
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February 14, 2023 Do you ever feel like you’ve gone through life being told what NOT to do? Well, let’s forget all that for now and flip it around. Focus on the positive actions you can take to build the healthy habits you desire. If you want to mature with strength, independence, and vitality – …
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February 8, 2023 What’s the secret to a long, happy marriage? For Karl and Susan, who just celebrated 61 years together, it’s a combination of things. Like being kind and thoughtful with each other, while maintaining common interests and enjoying walks on the beach… And keeping the romance alive, with sweet gestures every day, like …
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January 25, 2023 India Bridgette is a professor in the course titled “What’s Possible?” The 61-year-old champion sprinter and former Marine knows it takes discipline to answer that question and to excel at anything. She recently added strength training to that answer, too – for everyone, no matter what age, lifestyle, or fitness goals. Working …
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