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9 Surprising Health Benefits of Weight Lifting for Seniors

Here’s some important information about lifting weights that I’ve learned, facts about what the research supports, and some of the most surprising health benefits of weight lifting for seniors.


4 Life-Changing Ways to Improve Balance and Avoid Falls

Falls have become an epidemic in the world, and in America, falls are now the leading cause of death due to injury for those over 65 years of age. Here are some easy ways to stay on your feet!


How Exercise Helps Boost Your Mood

Feeling down or stressed? Exercise might just be the perfect remedy to lift your spirits! It’s more than just a physical activity; it’s a powerful tool to enhance your mental health. From releasing mood-boosting chemicals to providing a much-needed distraction from daily stresses, exercise offers many benefits beyond the physical.


5 Tips for Building Muscle After 60

With the right approach and mindset, anyone can build muscle at any age. Here’s how!


Staying Active After a Cancer Diagnosis

Being active can help manage some of the common side effects of treatments, speed up recovery time, and improve quality of life!


Breathwork: Benefits & Purpose

There is no question that breathing is vital. It’s what keeps us alive, our brains stimulated and functioning, and our lungs and hearts working. But it is also beneficial in many other ways. 

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Why We Love HIIT (High Intensity Interval Training) Workouts

HIIT workouts or “High-Intensity Interval Training” workouts are not new but they have become very popular within the last few years. Here’s why we love them so much!

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Top 5 Benefits of Boxing for Seniors

When some people hear the word “boxing,” they may envision two people inside a boxing ring, fiercely striking each other until one can no longer continue, either giving in or getting knocked out, thus ending the fight. However, when I think of boxing, I associate it with skill and technique, strength and perseverance, as well as hard work and dedication in a sport.


Top 10 Benefits of an Active Lifestyle for Seniors

Maintaining an active lifestyle contributes to overall well-being and quality of life. Here are the top 10 benefits you can expect to enjoy.


Robert Goes for a Walk (Plus, TEN Reasons Why Walking May Improve Your Health!)

Retirement blogger Robert Fowler goes for a walk and shares ten reasons why walking is great for your health!


Pickleball Warm-Up Exercises Are Important!

Retirement blogger Robert Fowler shares the importance of warm-up exercises and why stretching is good for us!


Electric Trikes Provide Older Riders Fun, Fitness, and Safety

Electric-powered adult tricycles are a great option for older adults with balance or stamina issues – and they’re fun!

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11 Biblical Ideas for Mind, Body, and Soul Fitness after 50

As you strive for fitness after 50, consider these 11 ideas to strengthen your mind, body, and soul.


Athletes for Life

The competitive spirit is alive and well in these athletes. Many advance to compete at local, state, regional and national, and even international competitions.


7 Benefits of Zumba Gold Online for Your Health

When the pandemic closed the gyms back in 2020, fitness instructor Elizabeth Moakler had a dilemma on her hands.


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