A trainer shares five chair-based moves to rebuild leg strength after 60. Lower body strength is important for healthy aging. The major muscle groups in your legs, such as your quads, hamstrings, and glutes, support essential daily movements such as standing up from a chair, climbing stairs, balancing, and walking. But after 60, these muscles … Read more
80s-style aerobics are making a big comeback in modern fitness, but why now? As today’s workout culture moves toward connection and enjoyment, this retro trend is resurfacing in modern day exercise. © Getty Images The origin of aerobics During the 1960s, American Dr. Kenneth H. Cooper developed a series of aerobic exercises to help patients … Read more
Rolling on a yoga mat and breaking a sweat can be one of the most effective ways to finally get a good night’s sleep. A new analysis of 30 clinical trials suggests that a specific dose of high-intensity yoga can improve running, resistance training, and a variety of other exercises for people who already struggle … Read more
It’s hard to imagine now, but for most of my life, exercise wasn’t a priority. I lifted weights occasionally and tried various online programs in my 30s and early 40s, but never stuck. When the COVID-19 pandemic hit in my late 40s, exercise completely fell by the wayside, and I wasn’t eating as well as … Read more
Toolbox: Every ride has its weather kryptonite—conditions that make a good ride suffer. But beyond personal preference, is there really any ideal temperature For performance? And does your body respond differently depending on whether you ride in the cold or the heat? In today’s Toolbox, we examine the science of ambient temperature and endurance, looking … Read more
A trainer shares a brisk walking routine designed to restore hip mobility every morning. If the first few steps in the morning feel stiff and cumbersome, you’re not alone. The hips are one of your body’s most essential joints for movement, and often lose mobility with age due to decreased physical activity, muscle stiffness, and … Read more
When it comes to exercise, the best advice may be to work harder, not longer. Research published this past weekend highlights the unique benefits of vigorous exercise. Scientists tracked the long-term health of residents in England. People who spent more time during the week doing vigorous physical activity were significantly less likely to develop eight … Read more
Master these 4 moves and feel younger. When most people think of aging and fitness, they imagine a significant decline in strength and mobility. This makes sense, considering the science shows that as you age, muscle mass gradually decreases, joints stiffen, and movements you once did without thinking, like getting out of a chair or … Read more
A certified trainer says that this 8-minute daily exercise in bed exercises for the stomach in 60. Want to tone up your midsection but don’t have the time? Well, we have good news for you. For many older adults, endless crunches and intense, time-consuming core workouts are unnecessary. Instead, if you’re in your 60s or … Read more
While the beauty industry often focuses on anti-aging creams and cosmetic fixes, 62-year-old grandmother and fitness trainer Jacqueline Houghton is moving the conversation toward longevity. Also Read | 91-year-old woman proves fitness has no expiration date: ‘I go swimming, yoga, pilates and walk 12,000 steps every day’ Jacqueline Houghton is promoting a movement to combat … Read more