Fitness over 50

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Comment by Jane Wilson on March 2, 2010 at 11:10pm

I came across a fitness article that includes questions (asked by normal people) to professionals about diet/exercise. This article is specifically geared toward answering the question: "Can Lifestyle Reverse Artery Disease?" It has been proven that an optimum diet and exercise program are key to a long life. Changes in these two components can sometimes mean the difference between health and disease. Read the article here: http://www.collegesportsscholarships.com/reverse-heart-artery-disease.htm

Comment by Jane Wilson on September 3, 2009 at 11:25pm

As much as we know that exercise is good for us, sometimes at an advanced age, things can go too far. This article is written by an athlete that tells the importance of exercising based on your body's CURRENT needs.

Check it out here:
http://www.examiner.com/x-654-Baby-Boomer-Examiner~y2009m9d1-For-Baby-Boomers-lighten-the-workout-load

Comment by Jane Wilson on August 24, 2009 at 10:20pm

Hi everyone: Just a brief article that I came across on Yahoo! called "7 Secrets your Body's Trying to Tell You". It has some simple symptoms and attributes listed and what they may mean for your health.

http://shine.yahoo.com/channel/health/7-secrets-your-bodys-trying-to-tell-you-501265/

Comment by Jane Wilson on August 5, 2009 at 12:14am

Hi Kathy: That's very true. Health is the most important thing we have, an it's important to do our best to keep ourselves well. I find it hard to rid myself of all junk food, but moderation is key. Being hypothyroid could certainly be inhibiting your best efforts, but I understand the lack of insurance issue. I think if you were hypothyroid there may be medication involved too. Here is an article that may help things naturally. Best, Jane

http://www.hypothyroidismdietinfo.com/hypothyroidism-diet/hypothyroidism-and-weight-gain-here‘s-something-you-can-do-about-it.php#more-318

Comment by Kathy Hanzek on August 4, 2009 at 3:55pm

I do believe it is a challenge as we age , especially in our 50's , to be more conscious about our diet and exercise; also the types of foods that are healthy and getting rid of junk food in your home too. I've been feeling like I 'm hypothyroid, but don't know since I don't have health insurance to payfor the blood test. Kathy/ blesings.

Comment by Jane Wilson on July 28, 2009 at 11:39pm

Hi all! Here's an article with tips from Dr. Weil for healthy aging. They are fairly basic tips, but it never hurts to hear them again. Jane

http://www.boomthis.com/health.html?subaction=showfull&id=1142444985&archive=&start_from=&ucat=2&

Comment by Allison Sands on April 12, 2009 at 4:27pm

i play recreational tennis, a sport that i learned to play about 15 years ago,when i was in my early 40's. i am now on a team of women of similar abilities. we have a 90 minute team practice once a week; and matches against other tennis clubs once a week. our team is in 4th place out of 18 teams. i would guess that the age range of players is 35 - 75. women from different backgrounds,different places in their lives, with the common thread of keeping active.

Comment by Becky on April 10, 2009 at 8:22am

Guys, I found this adult fitness test to gauge how in shape you are and what you need to improve, here...
http://www.adultfitnesstest.org/

Comment by Debbie Henderson on March 29, 2009 at 9:13pm

If you go to YouTube.com and search "Fit Over 50" a great set of videos come up. I have been following along with these, one video per day, and I I am sore! They are muscles I haven't worked in awhile, haha. Here is a link to one about working the Obliques...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G7GpX9d66JA