I enjoyed talking to an engaged and inquisitive audience of about 100 older adults in Asheville, North Carolina on my favorite topic, Food & Fitness After 50. There were so many good questions that Dr. Bob and I will answer a few of them in this post. For some of the questions, we will refer you toContinue reading “Food & Fitness After 50: Answering Your Questions”
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Food & Fitness After 50: The Benefits of Tai Chi
My friend Bonne asked about the health benefits of Tai Chi for older adults, so I was thrilled to meet Chris Cinnamon, owner and head instructor of Chicago Tai Chi.™ I met Chris, an American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) certified exercise physiologist, at the ACSM Health & Fitness Summit and we struck up a conversation about Tai Chi.Continue reading “Food & Fitness After 50: The Benefits of Tai Chi”
Food & Fitness After 50: A, B, Cs of Aging (Agility, Balance, and Coordination)
After hip replacement surgery I was looking for a class that would continue my rehabilitation and help me be more flexible, agile, and coordinated as I approached my mid-60s. I found it, and so much more, at a twice weekly 60-minute “yo-flex” class at my local YMCA. The class combines classical yoga poses, with PilatesContinue reading “Food & Fitness After 50: A, B, Cs of Aging (Agility, Balance, and Coordination)”
