Competitive Edge: The Benefits Of Athletic Competition As An Older Adult
June 16, 2021
Some of us have a hard enough time getting off the couch on any particular day. Others understand the significant boost to health and well-being that exercise can provide, especially if we abide by the expert recommendations of at least 150 minutes of moderate to vigorous exercise per week. Then…
Getting Around: Is It Time To Get Back On A Bike?
May 19, 2021
Not to toot our own horn, but at agebuzz, we’ve been promoting the benefits of bike riding for older adults for some time now. Whether you’re just beginning or you’ve been cycling for decades, the physical and mental health benefits from cruising the open roads and trails are of tremendous…
Intense Exercise: Are You Ready For High-Intensity Interval Training?
September 9, 2020
For those who enjoy exercise and physical activity, the invitation to ramp up your efforts may be an intriguing challenge. But for those who try to do the minimum, not so much. Yet, there’s an exercise option that may satisfy both groups, if you’re willing to embrace intense exercise, albeit…
On Your Bike: Cycling And Seniors
August 3, 2019
No doubt the summer is a great time to get out your bike. Cycling is an excellent activity for older adults, especially as it can be easier on the joints than other forms of exercise. This low-impact exercise also offers numerous health benefits, including improving immunity, supporting the cardiovascular system,…
The Long Run: Long Distance Running May Slow Down The Aging Process
May 8, 2019
How motivated are you to try to slow down your body’s aging? Motivated enough to tie on a pair of running shoes and start training for a marathon? If so, the good news is that new research out of University College London reports that training for a first marathon may…
Measure Up: Exercise Can Measure Your Mortality And Extend Your Life Span
March 27, 2019
Does this sound familiar? Someone invites you to take a seat- on the floor- and you stop to think: Will I be able to gracefully sit on the floor and then get back up without a helping hand? If that sounds like you, then you may feel some real worry…