Fitness

The weather has finally turned to Spring (and in many areas it may already feel like Summer). And maybe you’ve decided that it’s time to get back out for a daily walk: to get some exercise, connect with nature, maybe clear your mind and boost your mood. All of these…

We’ve often touted the general recommendation that older adults engage in at least 150 minutes per week of moderate to vigorous physical activity, in addition to 2 sessions of strength training a week. No doubt that if you adhere to that recommendation, you will be putting yourself on a path…

Just like the repetitions and consistency that exercise requires in order for you to make progress, we at agebuzz have been consistently and regularly recommending that you engage in strength training (also known as weight training or resistance training) in order to support your health, mobility, and independence as you…

So, did you make a “healthy living” resolution on New Year’s Eve? Have you started going to a gym, watching what you eat, or maybe getting into bed earlier? Do you feel motivated to stick to your resolutions, or are you already starting to see yourself sliding back into old…

You may think this is the wrong time of year to suggest you go out for a walk. And you’re correct in that snowy or slippery surfaces, and freezing temperatures, are neither inviting nor necessarily safe for outdoor activity. So we’ll cut you some slack (and perhaps suggest a treadmill…

The new year can bring new possibilities and new opportunities. Perhaps you’ll travel in unexpected ways or boost your social connections with new relationships. But will you have the physical strength and stamina to keep up? And what happens if the unexpected occurs? That is, should illness or injury short-circuit…