Human understanding of physical movement is reaching a new level of maturity. Science is helping us understand what techniques produce healthy results in the shortest amount of time.
Professional coaches and exercise kinesiologists are also contributing to the field with their practical, hands-on experience working with athletes. This section of Over Fifty and Fit reveals evidence-based fitness techniques that improve strength, symmetry, posture, agility, balance, mobility, and appearance.
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 … [Read more...] about Posture and Weight Determined by 4 Lifestyle Factors, Says New Research
Pilates is a specialized and highly effective series of exercises – originally developed for male police officers and soldiers, and later for sports injury rehabilitation. I live in Hollywood, and it's common knowledge here among fitness trainers and entertainment … [Read more...] about Pilates Is Uniquely Effective Workout for Mature Men
Confidence is exponential. The more confidence you have, the more good things seem to happen to you which – in turn – develops even more confidence. A man who possesses robust health has a particular presence that people respond to positively. There's … [Read more...] about 4 Self-Care Practices Smart Men Use to Build Confidence
How to determine if the apparatus is worth putting in the gym area inside your home – plus, examples of the type of workouts you can do on the Pilates reformer. Many people wonder if a Pilates reformer should be included in the design of their home gym. Some of the … [Read more...] about Should I Get a Pilates Reformer for My Home Gym?
The Longevity Lifestyle is a Way for You to Live Younger, Longer. The longevity lifestyle is a collection of daily habits that helps the second half of your lifespan become happier and more active. The conventional model of modern health is to wait until … [Read more...] about 4 Ways to Begin Living the Longevity Lifestyle Immediately
The longevity lifestyle makes it possible for people to improve their health and fitness – even after age 50. The longevity lifestyle is a way of daily living that stacks small, positive habits. These small habits might not accomplish much individually, but … [Read more...] about How to Improve Health and Fitness After Age 50
Are you in your best shape? Few of us are. Our ancestors were hunters and farmers, but we're not. And because we no longer chase buffalo and climb trees for fruit, our lives have become too sedentary to be optimally healthy. In order to truly be in our best … [Read more...] about 15 Tips for Getting into the Best Shape of Your Life
Mobility maneuvers help keep your joints supple so that you walk better, have better posture, and reduce risk of injury. Improving flexibility is an important part of your successful-aging strategy. How do your joints and spine feel upon rising in the morning … [Read more...] about 11 Mobility Maneuvers to Help Keep Your Joints Supple
Get firm and flexible! This 17-exercise mat program requires no equipment or gym membership. The best workouts are the ones that make you functionally fit – not just isolating the major muscle groups but also engaging the smaller, stabilizing muscles, too. Mat … [Read more...] about Mat Exercise Program for Strength and Flexibility – A No-Gym Workout
The Pinterest discovery engine makes it easy to save images and videos onto Boards and Sections – to help you remember those interesting new exercises the next time you workout. My least favorite part of exercise is not the doing of it – it's the planning of it (what … [Read more...] about How to Plan and Organize Your Workouts Using Pinterest
