Fitting Fitness In

A common myth says we’re less happy the older we get, slogging through a long, unhappy decline.

But in fact, many people get happier.

A 2024 AARP survey found that 44% of adults over 50 say they’ve become happier as they’ve aged. Women were especially likely to say so. Another survey found that 86% of people over 50 describe themselves as happy, with happiness increasi...

Balance problems often get filed under “getting old,” something to worry about later that you can’t do much about.

Truthfully, though, the decline can start long before you notice it. And there’s plenty to do about it, starting now.

Training for balance helps you stay steady on your feet. It helps you keep doing the things you enjoy — hiking, traveling, playing golf or...

Barry ran his first marathon at 49 and recently registered for his 10th.

But about two years ago, a hospitalization forced him to make serious health changes. He joined a gym not long after that, working out three days a week. Now 65, he recently hit his 100th workout.

He’d tried strength training before but is thriving now with coaching.

“The ...

Have you wondered what factors may be influencing the quality of your workouts? What you do before, after and between workouts can affect how well you move, recover, and keep progressing. Here are five things worth your attention:

Warm Up. You need to prepare your body for exercise. It’s a lot to ask it to go from sitting to working out, so give it tim...

You’ve heard how important it is to keep your core strong. But if you think that means tons of time on your back performing sit-ups and crunches, think again.

The core involves more than your abs — and needs a more engaging set of exercises to keep it in ship-shape.

It’s your entire midsection, including your hips and glutes. It is the foundation of your body, t...