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How to Stay Fit at 70 and Beyond

For optimal fitness as you get older, focus on exercises that build cardiovascular fitness, lean muscle mass and strength, balance, and mobility and flexibility.
Fitness is more than just lifting weights. It’s about establishing habits that will keep your body active and strong each day ...
While everyone’s fitness journey will vary, strength training, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans, should be a central part ...
Exercise is essential for overall health — but as we age, our usual fitness routine might not be as effective. For people over 40, the body goes through hormonal and physical shifts that can impact ...
Caring for your bones becomes more important as you age. With a few mindful exercises, you can maintain flexibility, protect ...
You may lack the motivation to hit the gym during winter, but it’s crucial to resist the urge to hunker down and hibernate amid this colder weather. “It’s very important to maintain your activity ...
Firefighter Tim Griffin from the Carmel Fire Department joined us to share some easy balance exercises that can help improve our ability to stay steady and strong. Balance is important for everyday ...
Struggling to stay active when winter’s chill keeps you indoors? These easy home workouts require no fancy equipment and fit ...
Staying active is one of the most effective ways to stay independent and feel good as the years pass. The right combination of movement, rest and nutrition can help you stay strong, flexible and ready ...
As we age, staying active becomes essential to maintain strength, flexibility, and overall health. Including targeted exercises in your routine can help counteract the effects of aging and promote ...
What Hugh Jackman can teach us about staying fit With his intense discipline and superhero build, Hugh Jackman is undeniably ...