Invest the Time and Money – You DO Have Both!

Invest the Time and Money – You say you don’t have time or money to take care of yourself? How about, “I’m too old” for good measure?

Here’s the thing about excuses: They’re nonsense. (There’s another popular term we won’t use here.) You say you don’t have time or money to take care of yourself? How about, “I’m too old” for good measure? Those are the most common barriers to fitness that we hear. They are all NONSENSE. Facts are: You have … Read more

Science Shows the Benefits of Exercise on Brain Health

In recent months, research has been published showing that exercise is the “top theoretical treatment” for Alzheimer’s disease.

Here’s further proof that exercise is good for us, body and brain alike. In recent months, research has been published showing that exercise is the “top theoretical treatment” for Alzheimer’s disease, jibing with previous research about how it fights dementia. Moderate physical activity among mature women helps lower the risk of cognitive impairment and dementia … Read more

Exercise to Prevent Falls, and 4 Other Tips to Stay Upright

Falling is a major fear about growing older – and it’s a leading cause of injury and death among mature adults.

Falling is a major fear about growing older – and it’s a leading cause of injury and death among mature adults. It’s also a common problem for people who don’t yet consider themselves “old” in the traditional sense. But it is not inevitable. Here are the top five ways to prevent falling, according to fitness, … Read more

Memorial Day 2023

Remembering & Honoring All Who Served Life Priority would like to thank the families that have lost a loved one while in service of our nation. Special thanks to veterans who have protected America and life-guarded our freedoms. The Murph Challenge: A Memorial Day Tribute to the Fallen Every Memorial Day, fitness enthusiasts and newcomers … Read more

Health & Fitness Items for Your Travels

Have you ever found yourself in a situation like this? You go on vacation or a business trip, and there’s so much to do in so little time that your exercise routine falls through the cracks. Between the sightseeing and the visiting and maybe the client meetings, you just “don’t have time” to exercise. Then … Read more

Build the Mindset for Fitness Success

One of the great things about getting older is this: By now, you’ve learned how important it is to have the right mindset in building a new habit or working toward a goal. Right? You’ve done this countless times throughout life, whether at work, with your family, or pursuing hobbies. You know that: If you … Read more

Myth Busters: Strength Training Won’t Make You ‘Bulky’

Too many myths cloud the topics of aging and fitness. They keep people from living a healthy lifestyle, and most come from younger people and society at large. But there’s one super-persistent myth that people over 50 perpetuate themselves. To be more precise, women over 50 use this falsehood too often to avoid the most … Read more

Active ‘Older’ Adults Are Trendy – Again!

If you’re getting fit or staying fit after 50, then you are riding the wave of one of the hottest trends in fitness around the world.

You might not realize it, but if you’re getting fit or staying fit after 50, then you are riding the wave of one of the hottest trends in fitness around the world. TWO trends, actually, according to the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), which has released its 17th annual survey on the hot topics … Read more

How the Gym Helped ‘Get My Act Together’ After Cancer

The Research on Exercise and Cancer proves that exercise is good for our health at any age, experts say it also helps prevent cancer.

Todd Allen and his wife took a European trip seven years ago. He felt terrible by the time they got home. Blood tests revealed cancer. Stage 4. Bone marrow. Todd went through 18 months of chemotherapy and had knee surgery and hip surgery. Never much for exercise, Todd then made a decision: “After the recovery, … Read more