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fromBusiness Insider
2 weeks ago

I'm 81 years old, and I still love going to the gym. It's helped me stay social and physically healthy.

When our family moved to Oregon from Southern California in 1974 for my husband's new job, I fell in love with the Pacific Northwest. But there was one problem: There wasn't enough sunshine or swimming pools - both of which I had enjoyed in California. When the community college where I taught offered free memberships at a new gym, I quickly signed up. I expected exercise, but I got so much more.
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fromSilicon Canals
2 weeks ago

Goodbye to boring retirement: the adventure sport people over 60 are trying that's safer than it looks - Silicon Canals

When my neighbor Tom celebrated his 65th birthday last month, his kids threw him what they thought was the perfect party: comfortable chair, cozy slippers, and a stack of crossword puzzles. Meanwhile, three doors down, 68-year-old Margaret was booking her first skydiving lesson. The contrast struck me-why do we assume retirement means slowing down when some people are just getting started on their biggest adventures?
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fromwww.npr.org
2 weeks ago

Too old to compete? This 87-year-old triathlete has tips for staying in the game

Older adults can maintain high-level athletic activity and improve heart health through early diagnosis, appropriate treatment, and evidence-based lifestyle habits.
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fromSilicon Canals
2 weeks ago

If you're over 60 and hate the gym, these 8 movement snacks are perfect for you - Silicon Canals

Small, frequent 'movement snacks' integrated into daily routines can maintain strength, mobility, and health for adults over 60 without needing gyms or special equipment.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

A personal trainer's starter pack: 10 basic workout products to help you reboot for 2026

Start 2026 by resetting fitness with simple at-home tools and mindset, focusing on flexibility and low-impact cardio to rebuild strength.
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

Martha Stewart, 84, still works out every weekday - and says her routine hasn't changed much in decades

I walk a whole lot. I garden a whole lot. I go to work in New York [City] pretty much five days a week or do my traveling," she said.
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fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago

79-year-old powerlifter shares his 15-minute core workout for fitness and longevity

Consistent short morning core-focused routines, including V-ups, push-ups, squats, and planks, build strength, balance, and enable high-level athletic performance even at advanced age.
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fromTheoldguybicycleblog
4 months ago

What Age Should You Quit Cycling? A 70-Year-Old's Honest Answer

Quit cycling only when risks and losses outweigh benefits; scale back as needed and stop when riding no longer gives more than it takes.
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