Fitness

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Nordic Walking for Adults Over 60: A Fast-Acting, Cost-Effective Antidepressant

Fitness

4 MIN. READ

If you have crossed the threshold of 60, you have likely survived bad hairstyles, hyperinflation, the dawn of the internet, and decades of unsolicited advice. By this point, you might think you know exactly how your body and mind operate. Yet, when a persistent cloud settles over your daily life, [...]

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4 Minutes, 12 Weeks, Major Results: The Fast-Track to Better Balance After 60

Fitness

4 MIN. READ

If you have reached the age where the phrase “throwing your back out” can happen from a sneeze, you know that keeping your physical freedom is a top priority. For decades, the standard medical advice for staying strong has been to spend hours sweating in a gym or following complex [...]

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The Balanced Portfolio: How to Structure Your Workouts for the Next 30 Years

Fitness

5 MIN. READ

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 [...]

Determined family couple standing on rubber mats in national park and performing warrior asana pose. Aged man and woman showing strength and flexibility when practicing yoga.

The Longevity Equation: How Five Simple Yoga Poses Protect Your Future Self

Fitness

4 MIN. READ

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 [...]

Staying fit is one way to age with grace

Stop Training Like a Man: The New Science of Women’s Fitness After 50

Fitness

4 MIN. READ

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 [...]

Master Sgt. Nathaniel Vallejo, 320th Missile Squadron manager of intercontinental ballistic missile training, performs as many sit-ups as he can in 60 seconds on July 3, 2021, at F.E. Warren Air Force Base, Wyoming.

Planks, Shuttles, and Advil: Navigating the Air Force’s New 50+ Fitness Standards

Fitness

5 MIN. READ

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 [...]

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