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Fitness and Heart Health: How Strength Training Battles the No. 1 Killer
Everyone says they want to stay “young at heart.” But are they willing to lift weights to do it? Conventional wisdom has long held that...

Mark Pearson
Feb 6, 20202 min read


Fight Deadly Heart Disease with Exercise--Including Strength Training!
We usually think of February as the month of hearts for Valentine’s Day. But in the United States, February is also American Heart Month,...

Mark Pearson
Feb 3, 20202 min read


What’s Your Turning Point Going to Be? How Long Will You Wait to Make a Healthy Change?
Here’s a common scenario for people over 50. They’ve gradually gained weight over the last couple of decades, and now they’re obese or...

Mark Pearson
Jan 24, 20202 min read


Physical Exercise Is Essential for Mental Health, Too
At every stage in life, our physical health is tied inextricably to our mental health. When we feel good physically, we’re more likely to...

Mark Pearson
Jan 22, 20201 min read


Overcoming Myths About Active Aging
Ever heard someone say something like this? “Oh, he’s a very handsome man for his age.” What about: “I don’t like waiting on old people...

Mark Pearson
Jan 15, 20202 min read


What to Get the Over-40 Fitness Enthusiast or Newbie This Year
Shopping to encourage fitness is easy and fun. Just think of how much of a boost you’ll be giving your loved one to get fit or stay fit....

Mark Pearson
Dec 19, 20191 min read


Exercise Is A Strong Tool Against Breast Cancer
Every October, Breast Cancer Awareness Month puts a spotlight on the disease that afflicts millions of women. Rickye Lamm is among those...

Mark Pearson
Oct 3, 20192 min read


For Heart Health, Dogs Really Are Our Best Friends
If you have a dog, here’s one more reason to love him. And if you don’t, here’s one more reason to get one. Scientists say Fido is good...

Mark Pearson
Sep 11, 20191 min read


Dancing and Fitness Go Together for More than Just ‘The Stars’
Baby Boomers loved Valerie Harper as TV's "Rhoda" in the 1970s. More recently, she refused to let cancer keep her from the physically...

Mark Pearson
Sep 3, 20192 min read


Let’s Go: Get Fit for Travel
Traveling is supposed to be fun, but we all know it can be hard work sometimes. You have to walk through big airports. Stand in line....

Mark Pearson
Aug 6, 20191 min read


Exercise Equipment Doesn’t Come with Age Limits!!
Stop!! In the name of age?!? Believe it or not, some mature adults are discouraged from working out by well-meaning people using old...

Mark Pearson
Jul 29, 20192 min read


Tim McGraw Talks Stunning Physical Transformation in New ‘Grit & Grace’ Book
Country singer Tim McGraw has been in the public eye for 25 years. He’s had hits like “Live Like You Were Dying” and maintained a...

Mark Pearson
Jul 26, 20191 min read


Success Story: When Neuropathy Threatened Her Hobby--She Beat It Back with Exercise!!
Donna Gardiner loves to hike, especially in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado, where her sister lives. Three years ago, Donna broke her...

Mark Pearson
Jul 22, 20192 min read


More Boomers Are Golfing and Here’s How the Gym Can Help!!
Some people go to the gym because they like to work out. But for many, it helps them keep doing something else they love. For more and...

Mark Pearson
Jul 18, 20191 min read


Exercise: A Powerful Weapon to Fight Depression and Heart Disease!!
Our friend James is concerned about his 82-year-old mother, who lost her husband and sister within a couple of months this year. She’s...

Mark Pearson
Jul 16, 20193 min read


Healthy Recipe, Beef Pozole
Ingredients 2 pounds lean beef (eye round roast), cubed 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 large onion, chopped 1 clove garlic, finely chopped 1⁄4...

Mark Pearson
Jul 9, 20191 min read


Year after Year, 2 Stalwarts Prove the Power of Consistency
What did you do on the Fourth of July? While most Americans were enjoying a day off from work, grilling burgers, and watching TV, Fred...

Mark Pearson
Jul 8, 20192 min read


Steps, Steps – How Many Steps?
With the rise of wearable tech like Fitbits and smart watches, we all have heard we should take 10,000 steps a day for better health. But...

Mark Pearson
Jul 2, 20191 min read


Exercise Proves a Powerful Weapon against Cancer: Meet One Man Who Knows It First Hand
Bill Gillis has always been an athlete, running and lifting weights for most of his 71 years. That helped more than he could’ve imagined...

Mark Pearson
Jul 1, 20192 min read


Postcards from the National Senior Games: Inspiration Everywhere You Look!!
Our friends at Prime Fit Content have sent inspirational reports from the National Senior Games in Albuquerque. More than 15,000 athletes...

Mark Pearson
Jun 24, 20192 min read
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