Pickleball Has Some Competition: Try PadelThe game debuted in Acapulco in 1969 and is popular in Mexico and Latin America. Now padel is making quite a racket in the U.S.May 2, 2024
'On Two Strong Legs' - A Conversation About RunningFor these older athletes, the data on running isn't as important as the lessons learned and the gratitude for strong bodiesMarch 27, 2024
Everyone's Welcome: Joining a Yoga Studio After 50It’s never too late to practice yoga. Here’s how I got started.February 19, 2024
A VR Gaming Headset Revolutionized Our WorkoutsHow my wife’s Christmas wish turned this skeptic into a VR exercising addictFebruary 7, 2024
Ballet Is for All Bodies: No Tutus RequiredDance can strengthen your bones, improve your balance, boost your memory and help foster communityJanuary 17, 2024
Cha-Cha Your Way to Better HealthPut a little pep in your step — who said exercise can't be fun?January 2, 2024
Arguments With My KneesMy personal journey towards coming to terms with my altered physical ability and strengthDecember 29, 2023
Stair Climbing to Better HealthWhile challenging, stair climbing can help lower the risk of cardiovascular disease and metabolic conditionsDecember 11, 2023
Functional Strength Training: The Best Workout for People Over 50Learn about the benefits of functional strength training and how it can help keep you moving longerOctober 25, 2023
Empowering Every PaceThe rise of an inclusive running club, Slow AF Run Club, that welcomes people of all running abilitiesSeptember 22, 2023
The Benefits of Adding Strength Training to Your Workout RoutineStrength training can help improve your quality of life and reduce injury as you ageSeptember 1, 2023
Wherefore and 'The Y'As it turns out, a collection of shiny new workout machines offered a different kind of inspirationAugust 8, 2023
Back in the KayakOlder kayakers with physical challenges are able to get back to the sport they love, thanks to adaptive paddling systemsJuly 31, 2023
'Soccer is Life’ for This Intergenerational TeamPlayers of all ages who gather every Tuesday morning for a pickup game find camaraderie and healthy competition on the fieldJuly 20, 2023
Notes From My PaddleboardPaddleboarding has become a way for me to experience a destination intimately, even places I've been visiting for yearsJuly 13, 2023
Are Your Sneakers Hurting You?Advice on when to replace your footwear and finding the shoe that is best for your foot and joint healthJune 23, 2023
Can I Really Learn To Row After 50?Grab some oars and take the plunge. You might find yourself on a rowing voyage that feeds your mind, body and soul.May 3, 2023
Put Exercise on Your Post-Retirement ListNot into exercising? Go slow and emphasize pleasure for long-term exercise success.April 21, 2023
How to Stay Flexible at Any AgeStrength, balance and flexibility are interrelated - take these steps to become more flexibleApril 14, 2023
Boxing in My 70s Gives Me a Renewed Sense of PowerI have Parkinson's disease. The energy of the boxing room transforms me into someone strong, fierce and relentless.April 12, 2023
Why Exercising For Just A Minute Could Save Your LifeThink you have no time to get in shape? Try these 5 tips to bring bursts of exercise into your day.April 7, 2023
The Gyrotonic Method: A Mind-Body Practice to TryBenefits include a balanced nervous system and improved posture along with better flexibility and mobilityMarch 14, 2023
Hire an Athletic Trainer When You're 82? Why Not?Seeing the bodybuilders and the elders intermingled at the gym is encouraging and demystifyingFebruary 8, 2023
Fitness Influencer Joan MacDonald: It’s Not Too Late to Embrace a Healthier LifeThe 75-year-old social media sensation and author shares thoughts on the power of changing your outlookJanuary 18, 2023
Improve Your Mobility for Better FitnessCould a complete biomechanical analysis help you stay active longer?January 9, 2023
Can Aquatic Therapy Help Older Adults?Treating water as a therapeutic tool for better mobility and overall healthJanuary 2, 2023
We Are Those Guys: Four Decades on the Pacific Crest TrailA chance encounter with some older backpackers in 1981 inspired three friends to walk the entire 2,650-mile path from Mexico to Canada, one section at a timeJune 2, 2022