Lifestyle upgrades are the process of taking less-good habits and turning them into better habits. Making gradual, lasting improvements to your daily habits is still among the best ways to extend your healthy lifespan. Here are eight lifestyle upgrades that can help you become leaner and stronger. These upgrades are based on simple mathematics, science, nutrition, psychology, and my […]
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TRX Suspension Training Body-Weight Exercises You Can Do Outside to Get Fit
The body-weight suspension-training movement has achieved significant popularity in the last ten years. Today, almost all gyms currently have one or two sets of "straps" hanging from a bar or wall hook. However, one of the biggest benefits of a suspension … [Read more...] about TRX Suspension Training Body-Weight Exercises You Can Do Outside to Get Fit
What to Eat Before Bed (so You Look Great the Next Morning)
Is it a good idea for you to eat before bed? Depending on your unique metabolism, food sensitivities and physical activity level, eating before bed may be beneficial to you. Generally, the earlier in the evening you can eat your last meal or snack of the day, the … [Read more...] about What to Eat Before Bed (so You Look Great the Next Morning)
Kettlebell for Beginners – 12 Exercise Ideas for a Defined, Sculpted Body
The kettlebell is a simple piece of fitness equipment that has been around for centuries. The genius of the kettlebell is that you only need one to give yourself a great workout. They're small and inexpensive, yet highly effective for building muscular endurance and … [Read more...] about Kettlebell for Beginners – 12 Exercise Ideas for a Defined, Sculpted Body
Posture and Weight Determined by 4 Lifestyle Factors, Says New Research
There are four lifestyle factors that are proven to determine your posture, weight, overall health, and the ability to feel joy often. The four lifestyle factors that will improve your daily quality of life are: strategic physical activity anti-inflammatory … [Read more...] about Posture and Weight Determined by 4 Lifestyle Factors, Says New Research
11 Calisthenics with the Pilates Magic Circle that Improve Muscle Tone
The magic circle is a highly effective piece of pilates apparatus. When used correctly, the magic circle can help shape and firm the muscles of the human body. Pilates is a specific type of body conditioning that includes calisthenics. These calisthenic … [Read more...] about 11 Calisthenics with the Pilates Magic Circle that Improve Muscle Tone
Live a Brilliant Life with this 3-Point Manifesto
Over Fifty and Fit is inspired by a primary intention: to help you improve your daily quality of life. To express this intention clearly, I've created a 3-point manifesto on living brilliantly. by Dane Findley Manifesto Key-Concept 1: Create Happy Balance with … [Read more...] about Live a Brilliant Life with this 3-Point Manifesto
Supple VS Sour: How to Avoid the Mental and Physical Rigidity of Getting Older
Getting older is not for wimps. After the age of 50, daily life can become more challenging in unexpected ways. It can also become more beautiful. The trick to experiencing a beautiful life after 50 is to avoid the mental and physical rigidity of getting older … [Read more...] about Supple VS Sour: How to Avoid the Mental and Physical Rigidity of Getting Older
Plyometrics! 11 Jumping Exercises for Stronger Legs
Plyometrics is a type of exercise-training designed to produce fast, powerful movements. Basically, it's a fancy way of saying, "jump!" The end result from jumping exercises done safely and consistently is: stronger, shapelier thigh muscles firmer, … [Read more...] about Plyometrics! 11 Jumping Exercises for Stronger Legs
Glutes! 13 Exercises for Firm Buttocks and Symmetrically Developed Legs
The glutes are meant to be strong in human beings. The gluteus group is built from three muscles – maximus, medius, and minimus. The maximus is intended to be among the most powerful of our body's muscles. The gluteal muscles that comprise a person's buttocks … [Read more...] about Glutes! 13 Exercises for Firm Buttocks and Symmetrically Developed Legs
14 Stability Ball Exercises for Full-Body Strengthening
A stability ball is a highly beneficial workout tool for full-body fitness training. Though most people only use it to do crunches, there are many other important strengthening exercises that can be done with a stability ball. The reason the stability ball can be … [Read more...] about 14 Stability Ball Exercises for Full-Body Strengthening