Living with Purpose
The mud made the journey crystal-clear. As a 68-year-old, I might have been considered crazy for even attempting this. With the prompting of my personal trainer and my daughter’s boyfriend, I signed up for a Spartan Race, a five-mile slog through mud, pools of dirty water, treacherous forest trails and numerous obstacles that included climbing […]
We Are All Warriors Here
Staying spry and active while older is more than a feeling. It is longevity. And it is work. I was a runt. Throughout my life, I usually held the distinction of being the shortest male in my class, from grade school through high school graduation. I did not compete in sports or even attend many […]
Radical Advice: Exercise as Enjoyment
Fitness pioneer Jeff Galloway and the need for our older bodies to chill out and enjoy the ride. I was almost finished with exercise before I even had started. In 2015, I had suffered serious trauma in the form of a sudden heart attack. I had gone to the gym semi-regularly to work out on […]
Is Getting Old Just a State of Mind?
The old adage might not always speak truth, but it can speak to how we view our goals, our life’s transitions and our health. We’ve all heard the saying, “Getting old is just a state of mind.” Or how about the one that tells us “we can do anything if we want it badly enough”? […]
For Those Taking Supplements, Caution is Your Best Friend
The $200 billion global supplements industry is thriving globally, but some companies may just want your wallet to open. You’ve likely been bombarded by advertisements and articles on social media, television and other sources about products that supposedly enhance longevity and promote living a healthier life in middle age and beyond. They may go something […]
Exercising from the Heart
Physical fitness for older adults can become an enjoyable and productive habit once we put our minds to wanting better health. It’s an age-old conundrum: We know we are supposed to do those things, those activities, those chores, that we need. But we don’t always get to the finish line if they do not become […]
Does Sitting Too Much Affect Your Health?
Yes, a non-active lifestyle is terrible for your health, especially for older adults. But there is hope in ditching that endless sedentary cycle. For me, it is far more challenging to sit still than to move my feet. A sedentary life has never come naturally. I can’t watch television for more than an hour or […]