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.
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
I turned fifty-three recently and decided to make a fitness comeback. I liked the idea of turning 53 and being in the best shape of my life – and feeling better than I ever have before. And as this new goal began to take shape inside of my mind, I … [Read more...] about How to Plan Your Fitness Comeback
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 … [Read more...] about Glutes! 13 Exercises for Firm Buttocks and Symmetrically Developed Legs
Health protocols can help you to feel better, look better, improve your health, lengthen your lifespan, and experience a higher quality of daily living. Fortunately, life continues to provide you with ample opportunities to experiment with health … [Read more...] about 10 Health Protocols that Will Help You Look Better Naked
You can have better arms! You will build lean strength in your biceps and triceps if you exercise them strategically. Below is a complete arm workout comprised of 17 exercises that can be completed in under an hour. Do this unique workout once each week and … [Read more...] about Better Arms: 17 Exercises to Build Lean Strength in Your Biceps and Triceps
How firm are your core muscles? Would you like your waistline to be even tighter? Properly developed abdominal muscles can look attractive on both women and men. However, there are greater benefits to having stronger abs than just appearance. Many people radically … [Read more...] about Stronger Abs! 12 Exercises to Help You Develop Firm Core Muscles
Becoming physically fit after age 50 is more challenging than getting into shape at age 30. What would it be like if you were an even stronger person than you are right now – mentally, emotionally, and physically?Would being stronger create more positive outcomes in … [Read more...] about 10 Counterintuitive Ways to Become More Physically Fit After Age 50
Here are some intelligent, useful ideas for creating your healthiest body yet – even in your fifties and beyond. People can look beautiful in a variety of shapes and sizes; however, science is helping us to understand that inflammation accelerates aging and therefore … [Read more...] about How I Created My Healthiest Body Yet in My Fifties (and How You Might, Too)
A 20-Exercise Functional-Fitness Training Workout with Sprints to Help Your Body Reach Peak Conditioning You can burn more calories with sprints. Get lean and strong! Sprinting is an excellent way to wake up a sluggish metabolism so that it can burn fat cells for … [Read more...] about Sprints and Cone Drills for a Trim Body
High-Intensity Interval Training – also called HIIT – is a highly effective style of workout that encourages lean muscle growth, while also burning the body's fat stores. Interval training out in the fresh air – such as your local, neighborhood park – is an enjoyable … [Read more...] about 9 Ideas for a Fun and Effective Outdoor HIIT Workout at Your Local Park
