By Chris Freytag of ACE Fitness– Fitness is always in, but trends in fitness ebb and flow. Techies, rejoice! This was your year for fancy fitness doodads. On the flip side, back-to-basics-type workouts also shot up in popularity. Quite the juxtaposition, but we at ACE will only raise concerns when
By Mirabai Holland, MFA – Have you tried to pick a coin up off the ground lately? How about tying your shoes? Have you switched to slip-ons? What about reaching over the coffee table to scoop some dip on the other side? Remember when you didn’t think twice about those
By Jessica Remitz for Discover and Play Looking for a way to break out of a gym rut without having to exercise in sub-zero temperatures? Consider strengthening your muscles and challenging yourself to a total body workout in the water by starting a swimming routine. We’ve asked an expert to
By Vanessa Voltolina for Discover and Play Getting out and moving your body during the warmer months is seriously beneficial. In addition to clearing your head, relieving stress and enjoying the beautiful weather, physical activity is associated with weight loss and disease prevention, according to the Centers for Disease Control
By Caitlin Boyle for Discover and Play Fire things up this autumn with these fun and practical exercise tips. You’ll head into the winter holidays feeling fit and rejuvenated. Watch out, New Year’s Resolutions — you’re ahead of the game this year! Fall Back: Daylight Savings Time ends on November
By Cat Smiley− Lots of people over a ‘certain age’ have the misconception that they are unable to build muscle like a younger person. The myth stemmed from scientists who conducted studies several decades ago on test subjects that were not pushed to the best of their ability. With low
By Mirabai Holland− Fall is one of the best times to exercise outdoors. It’s not too hot or too cold. You can enjoy the weather while you get into shape. Here are 5 easy exercises to tone you up; no equipment necessary. Try doing them every other day. For the
By Luke Styles – Health and sports scientists have demonstrated on many occasions that staying active and healthy when 50-plus can greatly extend your lifespan and more importantly, improve the quality of your life. It is normal for people to become less active as they pass through middle age.
By Andrea Warshaw-Wernick – Let’s enjoy the rest of the summer and if you’re planning to slip into that certain dress for an upcoming special occasion, you might want to try these top 10 to amp up your routine: 1) Plank: Lie face down with forearms on the floor and hands in front
By Linda Melone, CSCS – Do you have a stubborn body part that doesn’t respond to anything you do to get rid of it? Whether it’s underarm flab, belly fat or excess thigh poundage, it can be frustrating beyond belief. Problem is, a number of things come into play. The
By Luke Andrews – “Training for increased fitness and a reduction in body fat has tremendous benefits for overall health no matter what age you are, because when training for such a goal you have to do exercise!” says Luke Andrews, YourPhysioPlan’s Strength and Conditioning Consultant. Exercise can help improve
By Nancy Burnham – The human body is a marvelous and mysterious thing. At 67, looking back at what I learned so late in life, my appreciation for body chemistry grows more and more every day. When I retired at age 60 my health was typical of those who care
By Jessica Remitz for Discover and Play Now that it’s warming up, it’s the perfect time to get outside and return to your favorite outdoor workouts — or perhaps try a little something new. Here’s the rundown of the gear essentials for some of the most common ways we get
By Andrea Warshaw-Wernick – There aren’t many guarantees in life but working out can be one. By working out, you can see and control your results. And with bathing suit season just around the corner, there’s no better time to hit the gym and start integrating exercise into your every
By Marjorie Jaffe – Your chronological age may be climbing, but you feel as young as you used to be. It comes as a surprise when the jeans you’ve always worn have somehow, become too tight. You may have heard that, on average, you burn fewer calories each year and
With all the varying workout fads and trends, it’s hard to know which workout options are best for you, and what you gain by getting active. For women in their early 40s to mid-60s, post-retirement physical activity substantially reduces the likelihood of serious illness or physical disabilities. If working out
By Michael Perry – One of the greatest debates in athletic history has to be whether or not stretching is beneficial. I remember when I was in school the latest and greatest technique was bouncing into the stretch, it was part of, not done before the warm up, and feeling
By Randall Sutton – By the time you read this, we’ll be well into the New Year. Positive emotions are running rampant. People are still excited and want to sprout and grow the fresh tendrils of new beginnings. This can only mean people across the U.S. are knee deep in their
Freelance writer Peggy Frezon spends most of her waking hours sitting in front of her computer. And so does her dog, Kelly. While working long hours on deadline, Frezon used to take breaks to eat snacks. “And since Kelly was my little shadow, my lifestyle became her lifestyle,” she says
By Dina Ramon – For all you gals who are disciplined about sticking to your regular exercise – maybe you even love working out and are devoted to your gym: Are you ‘doing’ kettlebells? You’ve surely seen those metal, bowling ball-looking things with thick handles and flat bottoms that sometimes
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