Let’s face it: turning 50 is a bit like realizing your smartphone’s operating system just underwent a massive update without your permission. The hardware is largely the same, but suddenly the apps are running differently, the battery drains a bit faster, and you aren’t entirely sure where the “jump out [...]
By the time we hit the big 5-0, we’ve spent decades perfecting the art of “the groan” every time we stand up from a low sofa. While we might not be looking to join the circus or fold ourselves into a carry-on suitcase, most of us wouldn’t mind being able [...]
By the time we hit our 50s, most of us have realized that our bodies have developed a bit of a rebellious streak. Metabolism that once burned through late-night pizza seems to have taken an early retirement. It’s during this decade that many of us—particularly women—are told you need to [...]
Do you have what it takes to pass the Air Force Fitness Test? While most airmen have retired from the Air Force by the time they reach 50, there are a handful (around 4%) that are still active duty. In an effort to keep up with the times, the Air [...]
By the time you cross the half-century mark, gravity stops being a theoretical concept and starts feeling like a personal vendetta. You wake up, make a sudden movement to reach for your coffee mug, and your lower back sounds like a handful of dry twigs snapping in the wind. We [...]
By the time we hit the half-century mark, we realize we spend a significant portion of our day negotiating with our lower backs or wondering why the floor seems to be getting further away every year. Enter Setu Bandhasana, or the Bridge Pose. It’s one of those rare yoga postures [...]
