Category: Fit Over 50
Lose 50 Pounds
After a long cold winter, warmer weather is welcomed with open arms. Smiling people gather in the parks, go for long bike rides and pick up their clubs for a round of golf. Unfortunately, while Mother Nature is “sleeping”, it’s easy to pack on a few extra pounds. And now that she is wide awake, [...]
Look Good, Feel Great: A Six Step Plan
We spend an exorbitant amount of time making ourselves look better. Whether we’re working out at the gym, going to the salon or buying clothes that complement our bodies, we keep making efforts to look better. Why? Because when we look better, we feel better. And there’s not a person I know who doesn’t want [...]
A Five Step Plan to Re-Start Your Resolutions
Every year, millions of Americans make resolutions to get fit, eat healthier foods and lose weight. These goals are set with the best of intentions; but sadly, few people are able to stick to their resolutions. This cycle is a bad one. When goals are not met, people get disappointed in themselves and decide to [...]
Get Sweaty Together
Exercise gets a bad rap. It’s no fun. It makes you sore. It’s too much work. It’s boring. Let’s be honest; exercise can be all of those things if you choose to do something that’s no fun, too much work and boring. So, now is the time to make a shift in the way you [...]
Lose the Fear
Two out of every ten people exercise on a regular basis. How can this statistic be true when everyone knows that exercise is good for both your physical and mental health? Are the people who don’t engage in regular exercise just lazy, stupid or both?
I know this for a fact: these people are not lazy [...]
Fix It NOW!
Getting old ain’t for sissies. You’ve hear this age-old expression for years but it takes on a whole new meaning when it affects YOU and your life. If your exercise routine has been sidelined due to an injury, now is the time to finally fix the problem. Procrastination happens; but when you’re putting off something [...]
Lets Play
I love Philly. I think it’s a great city to work, play and live in. But when it comes to fitness and activity, we’re definitely missing the mark. According to Men’s Health magazine, we received a C+ for our activity (or should I say inactivity) levels. To determine their rankings, researchers looked at the following [...]
It’s Never Too Late!
If you’ve always wanted to be fit and active but think you’re too old to get started, think again! I’ve seen people in their 90’s make dramatic changes in their lives by making exercise a part of their weekly routine. As a young adult, you can get by without it but as we get older, [...]
