Les Brookfield finished his 100th 5km parkrun at the spritely age of 94.
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Healthy body, healthy mind! Physical Exercise, Fitness, Running, Jogging, Gym and Activity. Twitter Hashtag: #GymEd Curated by Peter Mellow |
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Les Brookfield finished his 100th 5km parkrun at the spritely age of 94.
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To live a long and healthy life, you need plenty of muscle. But we all start losing it in our 50s. Can a 60-year-old man build himself up – and maybe even get a little ripped?
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David Baker was picking up a birthday cake and dancing a jig in a supermarket the day after he became the oldest person to climb to the summit of Taranaki Maunga.
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A group taking a multivitamin was two years younger in memory function, research shows.
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The human body maintains the ability to adapt to exercise at any age, showing that it’s never too late to start a fitness program.
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What a new life stage can teach the rest of us about how to find meaning and purpose—before it’s too late
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Are you or an aging loved one starting to have trouble getting to your feet? There are ways to counteract that.
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Growing older, medical issues and computer use can cause us to hunch over. Here are some strategies to help avoid the problem.
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The theme of Nyad is simply: Aging is an inevitability, but weakness isn’t, not if you’re willing to keep lifting things above your shoulders. “You know, we don’t have to lose our muscle,” Stoll says.
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Muscle mass and strength decline as we age. While boosting strength, balance and flexibility are all important, is one more critical than another? Experts weigh in.
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Jim Arrington, who was recognized as the planet’s oldest bodybuilder in 2015, explains how a ‘low opinion’ motivated him
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Track athletes in their 40s to 80s share tips on exercising as you get older.
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That goal of 10,000 daily steps may not be ideal for everyone. Find the right number for you.
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Ultramarathons favor those with steady pacing and consistent training, which helps explain why so many later-in-life runners pick up the sport.
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Older adults typically need more protein than younger people. Here’s how to ensure you’re getting enough.
“The standard healthy adult who is eating a healthy diet does not need a protein supplement,” Ms. Dodd said. “But if they can’t get their protein needs through food, then that’s when supplements can be helpful.”
“The take-home message for people 65 and up is that you should make sure you consume enough protein and, number two, be active,” Dr. Willis said. “Being sedentary seems to promote sarcopenia more than anything else.”
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Noelene Etherden is one of about 30 gym junkies, over the age of 55, who do crossfit workouts at a central Queensland gym. Attitudes towards exercise in older generations are slowly changing according to those in the fitness industry.
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A review of studies by Brigham and Women’s Hospital found that yoga improves health indicators linked to reduced frailty, including walking speed and endurance.
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“They tease me and said I’m mean, because when we do exercises, I want them to do it right and use your muscles,” says instructor Jean Bailey.
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Declines in muscle and bone strength start earlier than you might think. Build a smart workout habit now.
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There are good reasons you always feel 20 percent younger than your actual age.
Adults over 40 perceive themselves to be, on average, about 20 percent younger than their actual age.
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For past generations, a midlife pick-me-up might have meant a zippy new sports car. Some older Americans today are choosing intense fitness instead.
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Even for 60ish youngsters, researchers reaffirm that exercise is essential. But just walking won’t cut it. Break out the weights and go for strength training, too.