If you find yourself constantly lamenting about your age and the way you feel because of it you’ve come to the right place. This week the Fitness blog took aim at getting older and how exercise can make a huge difference in the way you live life as the years go by.
Did you know moderate exercise might help stave off dementia and Alzheimer’s disease? And that building muscle mass as you age can help you both physically and mentally? Finally, if you really can’t stop dwelling about getting older consider that at 37 years old Lance Armstrong is about to attempt a physical feat that has never been accomplished by any human his age in the history of mankind. You can find out more by reading the blogs below.
September 9th—–Lance Armstrong Set to Ride Again. This week the man, who some consider the “King of Fitness,” announced that he plans to come out of retirement, straddle his bike, and hopefully pedal his way to his eighth Tour de France title. Find out more about the cancer survivor’s plan to ride again in this blog.
September 10th–—Break Out of Your Fitness Rut. This blog shows you how you can see results faster and avoid frustrating ruts and plateaus by making minor alterations to your weekly workout regime.
September 11th—–Creating a Fitness Routine the Works for You. If you have been holding off on starting a new exercise program this might be the prefect time of the year to get into gear. Find out why in this blog.
September 12th—–Why You Want to Build Muscle as You Age. At about age 35 the average person gains roughly one-and-a-half pounds of fat each year and while we are gaining that fat we are also losing (on average) half-a-pound of muscle per year. Find out why doctors are using those statistics to motivate older Americans to integrate weight lifting into their exercise routines.
September 14th—–Exercise More Forget Less. A new study shows that if you want to stay mentally fit it’s a good idea to stay physically fit as well. If you are concerned about suffering from dementia or Alzheimer’s disease as you age you’ll want to read this blog.