Fitness

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Dive into Wellness: Why Water Aerobics is Making a Splash After 50

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4 MIN. READ

Let’s be honest: 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, [...]

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The Silver Bullet: Why Cross-Training is the Secret Sauce for Runners Over 50

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4 MIN. READ

Let’s be honest: 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 [...]

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Snap Back to Health: Why Resistance Bands are the Best Thing Since Sliced Bread

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4 MIN. READ

Let’s be honest: by the time we hit 60, the idea of “pumping iron” in a gym full of twenty-somethings in spandex sounds about as appealing as a root canal. We’ve spent decades carrying the weight of the world on our shoulders—why add a 40-pound dumbbell to the mix? But [...]

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Is Walking Enough Exercise For Longevity?

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4 MIN. READ

Let’s be honest: by the time we hit 50, our relationship with the gym changes. We’ve traded neon spandex and “no pain, no gain” mantras for sensible arch support and a healthy suspicion of burpees. For many of us, the ideal workout doesn’t involve a CrossFit coach screaming in our [...]

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The Missing Link: Why the World’s Most Famous Longevity Study Forgot Pickleball (and What the New Data Says)

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3 MIN. READ

As a follow up to our earlier article (Live Longer, Play Harder: Ranking the Best Sports for Your 50s, 60s, and Beyond), you may have asked yourself “If racket sports are the number one top sport when it comes to longevity, why did the article only mention Tennis? What about [...]

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Live Longer, Play Harder: Ranking the Best Sports for Your 50s, 60s, and Beyond

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4 MIN. READ

Let’s face it: by the time we hit 50, our relationship with “sports” changes. We spend less time dreaming of being the next Michael Jordan and more time wondering if our knees will make a suspicious clicking sound when we get out of the car. We’ve reached the age where [...]

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