Fitness

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Stop Overthinking the Gym: The ACSM’s Simplified Guide to Power and Health

Fitness

3 MIN. READ

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 [...]

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The Limitations and Possibilities of Cycling for Strength

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4 MIN. READ

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 [...]

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

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4 MIN. READ

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 [...]

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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

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 [...]

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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?

Fitness

4 MIN. READ

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 faces; it involves [...]

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