Category Archives for Fitness After 40
Save the Date…for a Lot Later
We’ve been to a couple of weddings and anniversaries over the past few years and with each one, we received a “Save the Date” card. The card informed us of when and where the wedding
Continue readingCould These Running Shoes Save Your Knees?
Most exercise programs for people with knee pain focus on increasing muscle strength which makes some sense. The thinking is that if your muscles are stronger, those muscles will “protect”
Continue readingWhat’s Old Becomes New
My life started on a dairy farm. We had about 50 Holstein cows, milking cows, and almost as many calves and heifers. You don’t do much sitting around on a farm. I once counted the number of squats I
Continue readingWhat Stretches When You Stretch?
Let’s take the bend-over-touch-your-toes example. Let’s say that you can reach down to about three inches above the floor and your hamstrings feel as tight as a drum. So, you do some stretching
Continue readingHow to Rejuvenate Your Legs
There’s some disagreement about when “older” happens but just about all the experts agree that after the age of 65, most people will experience shrinking muscles and those who haven’t
Continue readingCan’t Lose Weight? Be More Like a Dog
One of the keys to managing arthritic or painful joints is keeping your weight within an optimal range. And by the way, the images of people you see in the media – movies, television, Instagram,
Continue readingThe Problem With Exercise
I generally avoid parties with a bunch of people I don’t know. Instead of finding it energizing, as a lot of people do, it’s sucks the energy out of me like a vampire – an energy vampire. But
Continue readingWhy Stretch?
Because you feel tight. Or maybe something hurts. Maybe it’s because you think it’s the right thing to do like before a run or a workout. I had a “ah-hah” moment a while ago when
Continue readingLet’s Hang On
I didn’t think too much about getting older until about 60 years of age. Then my sense of time changed. Suddenly, it feels as if there’s not enough time in front of me to do some of things I want
Continue readingHow This One Thing Can Help Your Joint Pain
You’ve probably heard that you should be drinking 64 ounces of water per day for optimal health. Have you ever wondered where the suggestion of 64 ounces came from? How is it that everyone needs
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