Functional fitness. Are you familiar with the term? Let’s look at an example and see if you can relate: You’re spending the afternoon with the grandkids and things are going oh-so-well. No bumps, scrapes or bruises, everyone’s happy and smiling. You attempt to pick up the youngest, a sturdy little guy about 18 months old, and put him in his high chair for a snack. … [Read more...]
6 Mood Boosting Morning Exercises Baby Boomers Can Easily Do
Sometimes, we wake up in the morning and find ourselves in a foul mood, for absolutely no reason at all. We wish we didn’t have to get out of bed, and whoever happens to cross our way might get on our nerves. You’re familiar with this; you call it getting up from the wrong side of the bed. You might have wondered if there’s no solution to these ‘bad days’ where you can’t … [Read more...]
How Dancing Can Improve Your Health If You’re Over 50
There are so many benefits to dancing as you age, from social to physical to cognitive. Dancing is not just a social activity but is frequently used by medical professionals as a type of therapy. Dance is used today to treat many different conditions including eating disorders and depression. The benefits aren’t only for younger people, however, but also for Baby Boomers. If … [Read more...]
Best Fitness Tips to Prevent Bone Loss For Women Over 50
As you age, it's normal to expect that your body will get weaker. By the time you're over 50, you may notice some weakness in your bones that could result in random unexplained pain. Bone loss is to be expected, but there are steps you can take to maintain your bone density and keep your bones from deteriorating, no matter how old you are. Exercising is always a good … [Read more...]
The Best Yoga Poses for Women Over 50 to Stay Flexible
When it comes to engaging in a positive and effective workout, it pays to know where to start. For example, many women over 50 can find it hard to get the time to work out on a regular basis. If you are in this position, have you considered yoga? Don’t worry. Yoga isn’t as hard as some make out. Here, for example, are some of the best yoga poses for women over 50. If you … [Read more...]
