Fitness

So despite the heat this summer, have you been able to take walks around your neighborhood? Are you getting in those steps before the sun becomes too strong? If you have, you’re likely not alone on those paths or sidewalks. According to a new report from the CDC, almost 60%…

If you’re putting in the time each week so that your heart is pumping and your muscles are working, congratulations. Aerobic exercise and strength training are essential for healthy aging. But do you still wake up in the morning with stiff joints or an achy back? Do your arms and…

So, have you joined the yoga bandwagon yet? If not, you may want to try- if there’s room. According to a new report from the CDC, 1 out of every 6 adults say they are practicing yoga, with 80% reporting that they are doing so to improve their health, and…

If you’re up and about, and moving much of the day, congratulations: You’re putting yourself on a path toward healthier aging. As we’ve previously posted on many occasions, the less you sit and the more you move, the better your health will likely be well into your later years. But…

Most of us have probably had a concern like this: My mom had dementia so I’m likely at risk, or cancer runs in my family so I may develop cancer, or my Dad had a heart attack at a relatively young age, so I’m likely going to have one. No…

Over the past few years, agebuzz has regularly linked to terrific free fitness videos available on the YouTube Channel yes2next. The videos feature April Hattori, the creator of yes2next, and her mom, Aiko Sokolowski, who together demonstrate valuable fitness and strength training exercises for anyone looking to improve their strength and…