At our stage of life, “standing still” usually happens because we’ve walked into a room and completely forgotten why we’re there. We blame the dog, the Wi-Fi, or the alignment of the stars, but rarely do we consider that standing—truly, intentionally standing—is an athletic feat in itself. In the world [...]
If you’ve reached the age where your back goes out more often than you do, you’ve likely heard the same health advice on loop: “Get more aerobic exercise.” While aerobic exercise is the gold standard for fixing this, the reality is that less than 40% of adults over 50 actually [...]
By the time we reach the age where “pulling a muscle” can happen while simply reaching for the good scotch, we tend to get a little skeptical of fitness “revolutions.” We’ve lived through the era of neon leg warmers, the ThighMaster, and that brief, dark period where everyone thought vibrating [...]
If you’ve spent any time at the local trailhead recently, you’ve likely noticed a fleet of us—people of a “distinguished” vintage—pedaling away as if the local coffee shop is about to run out of oat milk. But beyond the cardiovascular benefits and the excuse to wear aerodynamic headgear, a serious [...]
By the time we hit the “fabulous fifties,” our relationship with gravity has become a bit strained. Getting out of a low-seated armchair can sometimes require a countdown, a spotter, and a prayer. If the thought of a “high-impact” land workout makes your knees wince in anticipation, it might be [...]
Back in our thirties, we could practically roll out of bed, tie our laces, and sprint a 5K before the coffee even finished brewing. These days, the “morning roll-out” involves a lot more clicking and popping. While we may no longer be the “sports cars” we once were, we’ve traded [...]
