Fit Past 50

Christie Brinkley - the famous Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Model - is said to be in her 50s. Denise Austin - the fitness guru seen on TV for years - has reportedly reached the half century mark too! They both still manage to look healthy and radiant! They have maintained the kind of healthy bodies one might normally expect of someone in their 20s!

These two celebrities are proof positive that you can postpone looking old! You can still look great in your 50s!

What's their secret? Two simple and powerful habits are at the core of their outstanding fitness levels. They exercise regularly and eat healthy foods!

Whether you are in your 20s or fast approaching your 50s - its never too late to start your own fitness program. The benefits of a healthy lifestyle will have you wishing you'd started years ago!

You can enjoy life more. You can look better - healthier and more vibrant! You can improve your outlook on life and have more fun than you ever dreamed of! More energy and zest for living are yours for the asking!

Why not get a head start on your New Years resolutions! Start today! The sooner you begin the sooner you can start enjoying life more and looking years younger! Start getting some exercise every day.

You won't need to spend a small fortune to get started. Do you have a Family Video in your neighborhood? They offer free fitness videos. Or check out the local library and grab an exercise video! ( They probably have several of Denise Austin's excellent workout videos. )

Not ready to join that fancy health club in your neighborhood? Save your money. You can get a great workout with just a few simple and inexpensive pieces of home fitness equipment!

The key is getting started. And staying active. Fitness is a journey to be enjoyed!

Keep eating healthy foods. Drink plenty of water and try to get a good night's sleep every night. Give your body the healthy nutrients it needs and plenty of rest! Better fitness is really just the result of a few simple, healthy habits! A healthy lifestyle is yours for the asking.

If your wanting to shed a few pounds in the New Year ( or quite a few - like me ) the quickest way to lose weight is with plenty of heart-pumping exercise! Watch what you eat and stick with your exercise plan and you can start seeing results in a matter of weeks! What have you got to lose?

Start getting in shape and enjoy the New Year even more!

Saving Money

The numbers you see and hear are staggering! Nearly a trillion dollars - over the next decade - to fund health care for some 30 million people. And these numbers are from the men and women who have been known to stretch the truth a bit if the prospects for election seem favorable.

This isn't about calling everyone in Washington liars and cheats. We all know they are. Most have good intentions.

How can you help keep those astronomical price tags from growing even higher?

Enjoy a healthy lifestyle. Practice healthy habits. Watch what you eat and stay active. Get off the couch and get some exercise - every day.

The benefits are clear and measurable.

You really can enjoy life more. You can have more energy and more fun.

Yes, you can cut your stress levels - substantially! You can ward off the post-Holidays let-down. Ward off the blues. Reduce or even eliminate signs of depression.

You can lose weight! You can have a much better attitude and a brighter outlook on life!

You don't have to spend a fortune. Many healthy, happy, and contented folks have never set foot in a fancy health club. ( And there are many who do - regularly! ) The point is - you can get healthy and enjoy a better quality of life and never need to part with much of your hard earned cash.

Take stock of where you are today. And then consider where you'd like to be in terms of your health. Do you want more energy for handling everything this wonderful life throws your way? Maybe you just want to lose a few pounds before swimsuit season returns.

Decide on a goal. Then start moving toward your goal. Do whatever type of sport or exercise you most enjoy. Start a new habit. Drop an unhealthy habit or two. If you've been inactive for a while - no worries - just start small. And then pick up the pace a little bit at a time.

You really can save your money when you lead a healthy lifestyle. Do it for you! Do it for your country!

Start today! Start saving money. Your money! Start getting in shape!

Merry Christmas

For many - much wiser than I - true fitness is something much greater than a slimmer body and well toned muscles. Fitness involves living a healthy lifestyle. Work hard, play hard and make time for yourself and those you love. Wishing you a very Merry Christmas and a Healthy and Happy New Year!

Father of all men, look upon our family,

Kneeling together before Thee,

And grant us a true Christmas.

With loving heart we bless Thee:

For the gift of Thy dear Son Jesus Christ,

For the peace He brings to human homes,

For the good-will He teaches to sinful men,

For the glory of Thy goodness shining in His face.

With joyful voice we praise Thee:

For His lowly birth and His rest in the manger,

For the pure tenderness of His mother Mary,

For the fatherly care that protected Him,

For the Providence that saved the Holy Child

To be the Saviour of the world.

With deep desire we beseech Thee:

Help us to keep His birthday truly,

Help us to offer, in His name, our Christmas prayer.

And what Christmas Greeting would be complete without mentioning the classic verse from Luke 2:

And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn.

And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night.

And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid.

And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people.

For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.

And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger.

And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying,

Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.

Avoid the Health Care Nightmare

She laid there in her hospital bed with an amazing number of tubes and wires attached. Several monitors kept track of heart rate, blood pressure, oxygen levels and terms an average lay-person might never even hear! We really are fortunate to live in a time of such incredible health care technology.

Wouldn't it be great if you never have to take advantage of this amazing array of expensive health care technology? Would it be better to avoid laying in that hospital bed all together?

Good News! You can prevent lengthy and expensive hospital stays. You can ward off heart disease - or at least substantially reduce your risk. Adopt healthy habits. Get some exercise most days of the week. Eat healthy foods every day. And for better health - exercise or get some physical activity every day!

* Older adults, both male and female, can benefit from regular exercise or physical activity. And, it doesn't really have to be too strenuous to achieve health benefits. The loss of strength and stamina attributed to aging is in part caused by reduced physical activity. So get some exercise - any kind you enjoy - every day!

* Older adults can realize noticeable health benefits with even just a moderate amount of physical activity. Daily workouts - or exercise offer the best results. You can see results doing longer sessions of moderately intense activities (like walking) or in shorter sessions of more vigorous activities (like swimming, jogging, fast walking or walking up stairs). ( Doing the stairs is a great workout during these colder Winter days! )

* There's more! Additional health benefits can be gained through greater amounts of physical activity, either by increasing the duration, intensity, or frequency. The more you do - the more you gain! Because risk of injury increases at high levels of physical activity, care should be taken not to engage in excessive amounts of activity.

* Previously sedentary older adults who begin physical activity programs should start with short intervals of moderate physical activity (5–10 minutes) and gradually build up to the desired amount.

* Older adults should probably talk to a health care professional or their physician before starting a new physical activity program.

* In addition to cardio-respiratory endurance (aerobic) activity, older adults can benefit from muscle-strengthening activities. Stronger muscles help reduce the risk of falling and improve the ability to perform the routine tasks of daily life.

The benefits are clear. If losing weight is one of your goals you really can exercise and lose weight fast.

You can relieve stress and enjoy life more - at any age - if you include just a few healthy habits in your daily agenda! Make some time for yourself. Avoid the health-care nightmare.

The Journey to Better Fitness

"The secret of getting started is breaking your complex, overwhelming tasks into small manageable tasks, and then starting on the first one."
- Mark Twain

If you want to lose a few pounds or tone up your body - Start small – make a few healthy choices in your diet and make an exercise plan! Adopt some simple habits and enjoy a long and healthy life. Take a few small steps each week and gradually increase your exercise times.

Start exercising and building muscle today and before long you will see a difference. A healthier outlook towards life, a slimmer, healthier body.

More Energy and Stamina!

Make the choice. Then take action. You don't have to worry about losing 10 pounds in 5 days or any of the outlandish claims you hear on TV. Start small - and stick with it! Think of your health as a never ending journey. And enjoy the ride!

It's clear that regular exercise or physical activity can help you live longer and improve your quality of life as you age. And it doesn't need to be strenuous to improve your health. Moderate intensity activity performed over the course of the day can offer significant health benefits for people of all ages. Activities like walking may be the safest types of exercise for older or previously inactive people, because they put less stress on muscles and joints.

The first step is just being more active even if its only a little. Start by walking; it can always be worked into your day. Anyone can do it any time, in almost any place, without any special equipment. The opportunities are plentiful: go for a walk after dinner instead of watching television; walk to work; walk to the store rather than driving; or take the dog or the kids for a long walk.

Exercise not only helps you feel good physically, but it gives you time to yourself to sort through your schedule and prepare for the pressures of your day. The better you feel about yourself, the more productive you can be — at work and at play.

The quickest way to lose weight and keep it off is with daily exercise. Plenty of heart pumping, calorie burning exercise will help you shed those extra pounds. The first step is simply getting started.

21 Days to a Better You

They say it takes as little as 21 days to form a new habit. If there be be but one single habit that you might adopt in order to improve your life - Daily Exercise might appear at or near the top of any list. Exercise offers you so many benefits you simply can't lose. Develop the habit of getting some exercise every day.

If you want to lose that belly fat - or develop a slimmer, more muscular body - exercise is vital to your success. Magic pills and tonics come and go. The benefits of consistent physical exertion most often lead to the longest lasting results!

Develop the habit of daily exercise.

"How shall I a habit break?"
As you did that habit make.
As you gathered, you must lose;
As you yielded, now refuse.
Thread by thread the strands we twist
Till they bind us neck and wrist.
Thread by thread the patient hand
Must untwine ere free we stand.
As we builded, stone by stone,
We must toil, unhelped, alone,
Till the wall is overthrown.

But remember, as we try,
Lighter every test goes by;
Wading in, the stream grows deep
Toward the centre's downward sweep;
Backward turn, each step ashore
Shallower is than that before.

Ah, the precious years we waste
Leveling what we raised in haste;
Doing what must be undone,
Ere content or love be won!
First across the gulf we cast
Kite-borne threads till lines are passed,
And habit builds the bridge at last.
JOHN BOYLE O'REILLY.


It is never too late to start. If weight loss is one of your goals - the good news is you really can exercise and lose weight fast!

Health experts have known for years the quickest way to lose weight - and keep it off - is with daily exercise!

Enjoy Your Journey to Better Health

Exercise can be fun and gives you the opportunity to make new friends or spend some quality time with friends and family. Why not have fun while you're slimming your waistline and developing more muscles! The exhilaration and emotional release of participating in sports and exercise bolster your mental and physical health. Pent-up anxieties and frustrations seem to disappear when you’re having fun and exercising. Enjoy your journey to better health.

Some tips to help you get started and keep moving:

1. Choose sports and activities that you enjoy. Most people will stick to their exercise program if they are having fun, even though they are working hard.

2. Set aside a regular exercise time. Whether this means joining an exercise class or getting up a little earlier every day, make time for this addition to your routine and don’t let anything get in your way. Planning ahead will help you avoid or eliminate interruptions in your workout schedule, such as bad weather and vacations.

3. Set a few short term goals for yourself. Write them down and review them every day. No one can reasonably expect to lose 20 pounds in two weeks. It has taken awhile for you to gain the weight, it will take time to lose it. Keep a record of your progress and tell your friends and family about your achievements.

4. Vary your exercise program. Change exercises or invite friends to join you to make your workout more enjoyable. There is no single best exercise. Variety often results in overall better health and physical conditioning. Try any number of sports or activities – whatever you find works best for you.

If you want to slim down and lose belly fat or tighten up your abs - It won’t be easy, especially at the start. The best results come from plenty of heart pumping cardio mixed in with regular strength training. As you begin to feel better, look better and enjoy a new zest for life, you will be rewarded many times over for your efforts.

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Enjoy your workout time – stick a comedy in your DVD player and enjoy some laughter while you’re burning off those calories!

Start Losing That Belly

We all have to start somewhere! The simplest steps eventually lead to great results. The Best Way to Lose that unsightly belly fat is with a two-fold approach.

Plenty of aerobic, heart pumping exercise combined with eating healthy foods are the keys you need to shed those unwanted pounds. Kickstart your metabolism with some early morning protein. Then get as much exercise as you can throughout the day!

First – Start getting in better shape fast by taking a walk. Yes, a nice, pleasureful, low-stress, relaxing walk. Burn some calories and let your mind wander. Catch up on your thoughts while you enjoy nature and start your journey to a fitter, leaner body!

Step 1. Go for a walk. It’s that easy to reap the benefits of moderate endurance exercise. Each time you go - simply walk a little farther. As the weeks pass, gradually increase the pace, and distance of your walks.

Step 2. Every two weeks, increase the duration of your workout by five minutes. Also, add five minutes of total-body stretches to the beginning and end of your workouts (for a total of 10 minutes of stretching). Improving your flexibility makes your workouts easier over time.

Step 3. After exercising moderately for a month, add a five-minute vigorous workout three days a week. For example, if you’re walking, speed up to a fast walk or slow jog for a total of five minutes, on three of the days you work out. After two weeks, increase the higher intensity portion of the workout to 10 minutes. Two weeks later, increase it to 15 minutes of vigorous exercise, and then two weeks later do 20 minutes of vigorous activity, three to four days a week. This is a healthy activity that will help you reduce your chance of illness and find more pleasure and vigor in your life.

If you are unable to find time to walk for 30 minutes at one time, take a few mini exercise breaks. Try several 10 or 15-minute walks a day. It all adds up to better health. For the best results many avid walkers enjoy at least 45 minutes of brisk walking. Start today – Exercise is - for many - the quickest way to lose weight!

You’re probably already walking more than you think. And by taking advantage of opportunities all around you to walk more every day, you’ll be surprised at how quickly the steps add up! Walk up the stairs instead of riding the escalator at the mall; take an after dinner walk with your family; choose the farthest spot in the lot at work; eat lunch outdoors instead of at your desk.

Walking 30 minutes or more a day at a brisk pace is an excellent start to your weight loss program. Keep eating healthy foods and keep walking!

Enjoy the Holidays - Forget Stress

December means fun and excitement for many. Holidays and the wonder of the Christmas season give us the opportunity for loads of family fun!

For some - December can bring on some stress. Don't let stress ruin your Christmas season. Enjoy this magical time of year and forget stress. Count your blessings instead of your troubles.

Countless millions have discovered one inexpensive solution for dealing with Holiday stress. Exercise daily.

Exercise skyrockets your self esteem. You simply feel better about yourself and life in general!

Exercise reduces Stress. Period. This, alone, is reason to start – Today!

Regular and consistent exercise usually means less illness. Less money spent at the Doctor’s office!

A healthy lifestyle – filled with daily exercise means a better outlook on life. A greatly improved attitude. More strength and stamina! More energy for everything! ( A Much better sex life!! ) Less illness. Less money spent on health care! And we all know how expensive health care can be.

Enjoy this wonderful time of year more. Get a little exercise every day!

Merry Christmas!

The Keys To A Better Life

Scientists have discovered a a fact - well know by fitness lovers for centuries. Exercise benefits everyone – at just about any age. Exercise can help you take charge of your health and maintain the level of fitness necessary for an active, and happier lifestyle.

Many people think that as we age, we tend to slow down and do less; that physical decline is an inevitable consequence of aging. For the most part, this is not true. According to The President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports, much of the physical frailty attributed to aging is actually the result of inactivity, disease, or poor nutrition. The good news is – many problems can be helped or even reversed by adding a little exercise to your daily activities.

Research has proven that exercise can ease tension and reduce the amount of stress you feel. Exercise releases certain chemicals in your brain which can help you feel a kind of natural high! Boost your metabolism and lift your spirits!

Exercise can help relieve problems with insomnia. Mild exercise a few hours before bed, or during the day, helps many people get a restful night's sleep.

One of the major benefits of regular physical activity is protection against coronary heart disease. Physical activity also provides some protection against other chronic diseases such as adult-onset diabetes, arthritis, hypertension, certain cancers, osteoporosis and depression.

Choose a comfortable time of day to exercise, not too soon after eating and when the weather outside is not too harsh. Or workout indoors! Many people find it more enjoyable to exercise with others. Invite a friend or family member to join you. Share the fun!

To put it simply – exercise is one of the best things you can do for your health.

Shed Those Last Few Pounds

Do want to maximize the impact of your workouts? Are you feeling like maybe you've hit a plateau - your exercise routine is just not giving you the results you want? Do you want to lose another inch or so around the middle?

When you combine a vigorous program of strength training and frequent aerobic workouts you stand to burn more calories – even after your workout! Your metabolism stays in high gear for hours!

Try this simple routine to get you started – Warm up for a few minutes. Do some slow and focused stretches. Start your cardio for a couple minutes at a moderate pace. Then, kick it into high gear and sprint for 30 seconds to a minute at the highest intensity you can muster. Slow down and do a couple minutes at your moderate pace while you catch your breath!

Once you’ve returned to a more normal breathing pattern – kick in those afterburners again and go all out again for 30 seconds or so. Then back to your normal pace. Repeat eight or ten times. You’ll torch more calories in less time, while you burn fat faster. And keep burning those unsightly fat cells long after you finish your workout!

On your strength or weight training days – use a little lower weight and do more reps. Focus on your form. In between sets – get on the bike or treadmill and go as fast as you can for a minute or so. Or get out the jump rope and jump for a minute or two. Then do another set – lower weights – more reps! Repeat for the duration of your workout. You’ll tone those muscles and really burn some major calories!

Fitness experts have discovered the powerful secret to burning more fat in less time – with interval training! Do some fast paced cardio early in your workout and then a few more times over the course of your workout. Your body will torch those fat cells much faster! You’ll start seeing results much quicker!

If you still want to lose some weight this year – its never too late to start! The quickest way to lose weight and keep it off is with consistent vigorous cardio and strength work.

Don’t forget to feed your muscles the fuel they need to grow and stay healthy. Get some protein early in the day. Start every day with a healthy, protein packed breakfast!

Stressing Out? Try Yoga

Yoga is a great way to relieve stress. For centuries people have enjoyed the many benefits of yoga! Try it - you may just find it complements your current fitness efforts very nicely.

If you're like me - the month of December can seem even more hectic than other months. Finding time for fitness can challenge all of us. Don't let your fitness program suffer due to the hustle and bustle of the Holidays. Stick with it. Write a time down in your planner - and don't let anyone or anything interfere with your time for better health and fitness!

Sometimes you can fit in little bits of exercise at the most unexpected times. Sneak in a morning walk while you're waiting to meet with the boss. The benefits of quick, focused walk can help you keep calm while meeting with even the most difficult boss!

Bring a jump rope and a good pair of jogging or walking shoes to work and sneak in 15 or 20 minutes at lunch. Do the stairs for a healthy boost of energy.

Here are some easy yoga stretches you can do at your desk:



If you find yourself feeling stressed during this wonderful time of year - slow down and smell the mistletoe! Take a kid to lunch or Supper and feel their excitement! Try something new to spice up your fitness!

Try Yoga to help relieve some of the nearly inevitable Holiday stress!

Exercise is Great at Any Age

Good news! Numerous scientific studies confirm that exercise benefits everyone – regardless of age. Exercise can help you take charge of your health and maintain the level of fitness necessary for an active, independent lifestyle. This booklet is designed to help you start a fitness program of exercise so you can maintain or improve your physical health.

Many people think that as we age, we tend to slow down and do less; that physical decline is an inevitable consequence of aging. For the most part, this is not true. According to The President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports, much of the physical frailty attributed to aging is actually the result of inactivity, disease, or poor nutrition.

The good news is – many problems can be helped or even reversed by leading a healthy lifestyle. One of the major benefits of regular physical activity is protection against heart disease. Physical activity also provides some protection against other chronic diseases such as adult-onset diabetes, arthritis, hypertension, certain cancers, osteoporosis and depression. In addition, research has proven that exercise can ease tension and reduce the amount of stress you feel.

To put it simply – exercise is one of the best things you can do for your health.

The exercise program described and illustrated on the following pages has been prepared specifically for you! It is a daily routine that takes 20 to 30 minutes. Take a minute to read the instructions carefully. Performing each exercise properly is as important as spending enough time on them.

You Are What You Eat

No matter what your age, a balanced, nutritious diet is essential to good health. Older adults need to eat a balanced diet with foods from all the food groups. Eating a variety of foods helps ensure adequate levels of vitamins and minerals in the body. Many experts suggest that adults reduce the saturated fat, cholesterol, sodium, and sugar in the foods they eat.

Some adults find they have problems being overweight as they age. This is generally due to overeating and inactivity. If you are overweight, the quickest way to lose body fat is to eat fewer calories, especially from saturated fats, and to get more aerobic exercise.