Fitness

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Beyond the Treadmill: Why Strength is Your Best Bet for an Active 50+ Life

Fitness

3 MIN. READ

The key to staying healthy, active, and independent as you age is to maintain and build muscle mass. By your 30s, you start to gradually lose muscle, which can lead to a host of problems later in life, including a higher risk of falls, slower metabolism, and chronic diseases. When [...]

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Don’t Just Walk, Hike! Why a Trail is the Ultimate Upgrade for Your Body and Mind

Fitness

3 MIN. READ

At first glance, walking and hiking seem like two names for the same thing: putting one foot in front of the other. But while they may share a similar motion, the science shows they are surprisingly different. Research reveals that a walk in the park and a trek up a [...]

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The Procrastinator’s Guide to Staying Limber: Simple Stretches for Your Daily Routine

Fitness

4 MIN. READ

Let’s face it: we’ve all become masters of procrastination. We’ll find a million reasons not to do something, even something as simple as a gentle stretch. Maybe we think we don’t have the time, the energy, or the impressive flexibility of a professional gymnast. But the truth is, you don’t [...]

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Reverse Your Routine: The Surprising Benefits of Walking Backward

Fitness

4 MIN. READ

For most of our lives, we’ve walked forward without a second thought. But what if the key to a better, more effective workout was to simply reverse course? A new trend is sweeping social media, and while it might look a little strange, walking backward—or “retro-walking”—is a powerful, low-impact exercise [...]

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Walking Is Great. But Is It Enough To Meet Your Fitness Goals?

Fitness

4 MIN. READ

We often think of walking as just a way to get from one place to another—a mindless activity that fills the gaps in our day. But what if we told you it’s one of the most powerful and accessible forms of exercise you can do? Experts are now urging us [...]

Senior African American Couple Exercising In Park

More Than a Warm-Up: The Surprising Secret to Stretching as You Age

Fitness

3 MIN. READ

When did we stop stretching? Not just before or after that kickboxing class you love, but in our daily lives? Once upon a time, we probably bent over to tie our shoes without a grunt, reached for the top shelf without a wobble, and got up from a chair without [...]

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