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Fitness and Exercise

Read the latest Fitness and Exercise Articles from Next Avenue.

A man standing in front of a mountain range wearing a helmet and holding his bike. Next Avenue, cycling, biking, bicycling

How to Keep Bicycling Into Your 50s, 60s and Beyond

Lifelong riders and health experts share their tips so you can stay strong and resilient
September 29, 2021
Betty Reid Soskin

Looking Back, at Age 95

From the oldest-working park ranger, a 2016 Influencer in Aging
September 23, 2021
A group of people exercising on a rowing machine. Next Avenue, exercise, dementia, alzheimer's

Exercise Is a Powerful Tool to Help Fight Dementia. But Which Type Is Best?

Yoga, pilates, HIIT and weight lifting are all good, but some are better at slowing cognitive decline
September 22, 2021
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A man playing tennis on a clay court. Next Avenue

There's No Age Limit in Tennis

Tennis can be tough on the body. We've got five tips to help avoid injury.
September 8, 2021
Champagne being poured into a glass. Next Avenue, cutting back alcohol, booze

Why Cutting Back on Booze Can Be Hard

Deciding to skip that evening cocktail (or two) might be a lot easier said than done. Here's why.
August 20, 2021
A group of people playing pickleball outside. Next Avenue

Pickleball Injuries: 7 Tips to Avoid Getting Hurt

Here's how to stay safe while enjoying pickleball, the fastest-growing sport in America.
June 11, 2021
Older couple wearing swimsuits walking over to swim laps in the pool, exercise, running, Next Avenue

You’re Never Too Old to Fall in Love With a New Exercise

When injury forces us to break up for a while with our favorite activity
April 6, 2021
Middle aged woman standing in warrior pose, yoga, Next Avenue

6 Strategies for Practicing Safe Yoga at Home

Yoga can help us age well, if we listen to our bodies and work with experienced instructors
April 5, 2021
Middle-aged woman hiking on mountaintop, Next Avenue

At 50, She's Tackling a Lifelong Dream of Hiking More Than 2,000 Miles

After surviving two life-threatening accidents, Gwen Buchanan plans to complete the Appalachian Trail
March 16, 2021
Woman doing pelvic floor exercise, pelvic pain, health and fitness, Next Avenue

My Story From Pelvic Pain to Gain 

Pelvic pain may be hard to discuss with others, but no one should suffer in silence
January 26, 2021
Delores Godbold, 90, a retired speech therapist who lives in Oakland, Calif., Reclaim Your Independence, Next Avenue, health crisis

How to Reclaim Your Independence After a Health Crisis

Three simple exercises that will help you recover
December 31, 2020
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