TRAINING AS THINGS CHANGE
“You can’t train 10 times a week anymore.” That’s what my trainer at PFP, Caleb, kept telling me. Of course, I didn’t want to hear it. I wanted to work out, run, and take classes like I was 29, instead of my actual age - 59. So this year, I’ve decided to do something about it - I’m entering the world of becoming a personal trainer!
STRENGTH TRAINING OVER 50: THE BEST ANTI-AGING TOOL
Aging is inevitable, but feeling weak, stiff, and limited as you age is simply not. If you’ve ever been told “just wait until you’re my age”, then this post is for you. You do not have to “feel old”, just because you are aging. If there’s one habit that has the biggest return on investment for health, independence, and confidence after 50, it’s strength training. Whether your goal is to stay active, reduce aches and pains, improve bone health, or simply feel strong in your own body, resistance training is one of the most powerful anti-aging tools available.
EXERCISING AS YOU AGE
We’ll all feel the effects of aging as we get older. The aging process affects all aspects of our wellbeing, including our ability to exercise. So how do we counter these effects? Let’s look at how you should exercise as you age and what changes you may need to make as you grow older.