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.
Pilates is a specialized and highly effective series of exercises – originally developed for male police officers and soldiers, and later for sports injury rehabilitation. Though pilates was originally created for military men and law enforcement, eventually … [Read more...] about Pilates Is Uniquely Effective Workout for Mature Men
Metabolism is a process within the human body that occurs as the food a person eats is converted into energy. Some people's metabolisms operate more efficiently than other's. Generally, you want the food that you eat to burn as energy instead of being stored as a fat … [Read more...] about 8 Ways to Turn Your Metabolism into a Fat-Burning Furnace
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
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
The magic circle is a highly effective piece of pilates apparatus for calisthenics. When used correctly, the magic circle can help shape and firm the muscles of the human body. Dane Findley, age 53, uses his magic circle to sculpt, strengthen, and … [Read more...] about 11 Calisthenics with the Pilates Magic Circle that Improve Muscle Tone
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
How developed are your chest muscles? The downside to having weak pectorals – for both women and men – is that the chest area of the human body is particularly prone to the ravages of gravity, and without strong chest muscles the area can start to look droopy. Below is … [Read more...] about Chest Workout: 11 Resistance-Training Movements to Develop Your Pectoral Muscles
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
A 15-exercise, calorie-burning workout to sculpt your major muscle groups and firm your core – perfect for women or men, beginners or advanced. The body-weight suspension-training movement has achieved significant popularity in the last ten years. Today, … [Read more...] about TRX Suspension Training Body-Weight Exercises You Can Do Outside to Get Fit
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
