Thoughts On Being A Baby Boomer...
When I was growing up, I thought that anyone over 50 already had "one foot in the grave." If you were over 60 then you had "one foot in the grave and the other foot on a banana peel."
But now that I'm in that age group my attitude has changed. I feel good and I'm in good health. Now, there are some things that I did in my 30's and 40's that I don't want to do now but I probably still could.
Baby Boomer Fitness & Weight Loss Tips
Health and Fitness Tip: Sunscreen
Most people know that sunscreen is important for shoulders, backs, legs, and arms when out in the sun but there are other parts of the body that are often overlooked. When enjoying the beautiful sun, be sure to use sunscreen on your ears, lips, and even the tops of your feet as well!
There are many different places to get fitness tips but you need to be sure that they are suited to your levels of fitness and the goals that you are anticipating from your fitness program.
Health and Fitness Tip: Nutrition
People often confuse DIETING with nutrition. Your body needs to have nutrients replaced, whether through foods being eaten or supplements. Do you remember what you learned in elementary school about the four major food groups? As adult, eating balanced meals from these groups still applies. It is important to remove the JUNK FOOD from your diet and stick with healthy foods.
Some of the best fitness tips you will get are from the health and fitness magazines that are available. With experts giving advice in these magazines there is a lot of information that can help anybody from a novice to an advanced fitness trainer.
If you belong to a gym and there will be no shortage of fitness tips from all and sundry that you need to be very wary of the advice given by people who aren't qualified to give such advice.
Getting the wrong fitness tips from somebody can be detrimental to your health and can reduce the benefits you will get from any training that you are doing so only ever act on fitness tips from qualified professionals.
Health And Fitness For People Above 50
Most aging adults don't get enough physical activity. Exercise, though, can improve health impairments and prevent some diseases. It can also improve mood and emotional well being. The keys, though, to a sensible senior workout are to take it slowly and keep it up.
Get more Health & Fitness information.
Health & Fitness Natural Remedies
More Baby Boomer Fitness & Weight Loss Tips
It's Not In The Genes - It's In The Mind One doctor's look at the miracle between your ears
So, what's the secret? How can you actually live longer, fuller, disease-free lives? Is that even a possibility? One doctor thinks so. In fact, he swears it's not in our 'genes' - it's in our perceptions.
Health and Fitness Tip: Throw out the Scales
If you have bathroom scales, you should either get rid of them or put them away for a while. Weight does not accurately reflect the level of your fitness. If you should be measuring anything, it should be body fat, not the weight.
Never Too Old!
Why is exercise so important as we age? After 50, we begin to loose muscle mass at the rate of 6 percent every decade (about 5 pounds) and we gain 15 pounds of fat every ten years to replace it. Less muscle and more fat stores in the body, combined with inactivity and poor diet, can contribute to a wide array of degenerative conditions and disabilities, among them: osteoporosis, heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure, and osteoarthritis. Researchers speculate that Alzheimer's disease and certain cancers can also be linked to a lack of activity as we age.
Health and Fitness Tip: Get Rid of Body Fat
When you think about losing weight, more importantly than weight is the amount of fat you are carrying around. This fat is measured with what is called Body Mass Index, or BMI. For women, if you are fit, your percent of body fat should range from 21% to 31%. If you are in incredible shape, that could be as low as 10%. For men, fit should be between 14% and 25%, and excellent shape, as low as 2%.
Health and Fitness Tip: Eliminate Stress
Stress is a key contributor to poor health. Study after study has found that when a person is stressed, the body reacts. The result of stress could be high-blood pressure, tension headaches, upset stomachs, poor posture, and so on. Keeping stress in check will help you manage your overall health much better.
So, what's the secret? How can you actually live longer, fuller, disease-free lives? Is that even a possibility? One doctor thinks so. In fact, he swears it's not in our 'genes' - it's in our perceptions.
Health and Fitness Tip: Throw out the Scales
If you have bathroom scales, you should either get rid of them or put them away for a while. Weight does not accurately reflect the level of your fitness. If you should be measuring anything, it should be body fat, not the weight.
Never Too Old!
Why is exercise so important as we age? After 50, we begin to loose muscle mass at the rate of 6 percent every decade (about 5 pounds) and we gain 15 pounds of fat every ten years to replace it. Less muscle and more fat stores in the body, combined with inactivity and poor diet, can contribute to a wide array of degenerative conditions and disabilities, among them: osteoporosis, heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure, and osteoarthritis. Researchers speculate that Alzheimer's disease and certain cancers can also be linked to a lack of activity as we age.
Health and Fitness Tip: Get Rid of Body Fat
When you think about losing weight, more importantly than weight is the amount of fat you are carrying around. This fat is measured with what is called Body Mass Index, or BMI. For women, if you are fit, your percent of body fat should range from 21% to 31%. If you are in incredible shape, that could be as low as 10%. For men, fit should be between 14% and 25%, and excellent shape, as low as 2%.
Health and Fitness Tip: Eliminate Stress
Stress is a key contributor to poor health. Study after study has found that when a person is stressed, the body reacts. The result of stress could be high-blood pressure, tension headaches, upset stomachs, poor posture, and so on. Keeping stress in check will help you manage your overall health much better.
Baby Boomers Get Fit Guestbook
|
purplelady
Great lens and great leads to other boomer lenses. What fun I have had seeing through other people's glasses this morning. Your lens definitely deserves 5*s and I want to add you to my lensroll as well. Look through my lens when you have a chance. Posted January 12, 2008 |
|
Toresa
Great lens. Great lens. Tons of information! 5*4U Posted January 09, 2008 |
|
Abelee-Fivetonine
Just in time! I'm in my early 50s and have noticed that lately I seem to be packing on the pounds. Grrr... I was never a thin woman but now it's totally out of control and I've got to get hold of it. Thanks much for all this great info! Posted December 05, 2007 |
|
gandalf1
Great stuff on getting fit, losing fat, etc. Found a related health site - http://www.findhealthfacts.com - that provided guidance/motivation/information for me so I could safely lose 18 pounds over 6 months and dropped my waist size from a 36 down to a 32! As I'm approaching 60, it's feels GREAT!! Posted December 04, 2007 |
|
Susan52
Terrific and important information here. Now, I need to practice what you preach! (Thanks for your kind comments on my baby boomer lenses.) Posted October 31, 2007 |
Baby Boomer Fitness and Weight Loss Links
Lightning Speed Fitness Program
If You've Got 15 Minutes And A Floor... I Guarantee You'll Burn Fat And Build Muscle Without Lifting Weights!
Red Hot Metabolism
Metabolism, Weight Loss, Health, Fitness and Nutrition.
Fat To Fit Workout Program
Find out how Ray's fitness system can help you get in shape quickly and easily... even if you've tried everything and seen no progress.
2 Week WonderSlim Weight Loss Kit
Negotiate Your Weight
Easily Lose Up To 8 Lbs. Every 30 Days, Effortlessly Accelerate Your Weight Loss And Fitness And Never Diet Again. Step-by-step.
Win The Fitness Game
At Last! The No Bs Way To Lose Fat, Get Fit And Stay Thin Forever!
Get Fit While You Sit
36 Exercises You Can Do Almost Anywhere, Anytime...even While Watching Tv!
Strength Training For Females
Finally... A New Resource Focused 100% on Improving the Strength, Speed, Endurance, and Agility FOR ALL FEMALE ATHLETES!
AtoZ Fitness Total Body Makeover
Effective Gym And Home Workout Plans By The Internets Top Trainers.
If You've Got 15 Minutes And A Floor... I Guarantee You'll Burn Fat And Build Muscle Without Lifting Weights!
Red Hot Metabolism
Metabolism, Weight Loss, Health, Fitness and Nutrition.
Fat To Fit Workout Program
Find out how Ray's fitness system can help you get in shape quickly and easily... even if you've tried everything and seen no progress.
2 Week WonderSlim Weight Loss KitLose up to 20 pounds in a month and save up to 54% Our WonderSlim Diet Plan Starter Kits make it easy for you to experience a safe, rapid weight loss by providing you with the exact number our diet shakes, bars and soups you'll need to reach your weight loss goal. Our Starter-Kits make it easy for you to begin your journey to a healthier, slimmer you. Each Starter-Kit includes everything you need to be successful, including all of your Pudding Shakes, Hot Soups and Drinks, and Nutritional Bars & Meal Plans. Support by telephone and email.
Negotiate Your Weight
Easily Lose Up To 8 Lbs. Every 30 Days, Effortlessly Accelerate Your Weight Loss And Fitness And Never Diet Again. Step-by-step.
Win The Fitness Game
At Last! The No Bs Way To Lose Fat, Get Fit And Stay Thin Forever!
Get Fit While You Sit
36 Exercises You Can Do Almost Anywhere, Anytime...even While Watching Tv!
Strength Training For Females
Finally... A New Resource Focused 100% on Improving the Strength, Speed, Endurance, and Agility FOR ALL FEMALE ATHLETES!
AtoZ Fitness Total Body Makeover
Effective Gym And Home Workout Plans By The Internets Top Trainers.
Boomers Get Fit RSS Feed
Fetching RSS feed... please stand byNow Is The Perfect Time For Us Baby Boomers To Start Getting Fit
However, some of us aren't in quite as good of shape as we should be. Our metabolism has slowed down and we have put on a few pounds and we aren't as fit as we should be. Some of us need to lose weight - some of us need to lose a lot!
Now is the perfect time to start getting fit. Just 20 or 30 minutes of exercise every day can make a big improvement in our fitness. Take a walk every day, join a gym, just do some kind of exercise every day.
Now is the perfect time to start getting fit. Just 20 or 30 minutes of exercise every day can make a big improvement in our fitness. Take a walk every day, join a gym, just do some kind of exercise every day.
Fitness Books on Amazon
Strength Training Over 50: Stay Fit and Fabulous
Amazon Price: $13.57 (as of 07/26/2008)
Fit over 50
Amazon Price: (as of 07/26/2008)
Fit over 50
Amazon Price: $14.99 (as of 07/26/2008)
Health Fact Guide RSS Feed
Fetching RSS feed... please stand byBaby Boomers Get Fit With These Exercises
Here are some moderate exercises you can do and enjoy:
1. Walk - You can walk your dog. You can walk with a friend. You can with your partner or child. Encourage your family to walk daily and you will find yourself burning calories while enjoying the surroundings and getting enough sunlight that is also good for your body.
2. Discover Yoga - Yoga is one effective exercise that energizes not only your body but also your soul. You may want to learn even the basic yoga positions that are not too complicated but proven effective. A five-minute yoga exercise can perk you up and recharge your body with the energy you lost for the whole day. You relax and at the same time you stretch!
3. Get into sports - Play basketball, football, baseball, softball, golf, tennis or badminton. Many doctors recommend sports as an effective way to stay fit and healthy. Sports should be done in moderation. Do not take it seriously. Shooting basketball with a friend is a fun exercise.
4. Join exercise programs at work - If you still do not have exercises programs at work, then why not start one? Talk to your boss about it and start with your colleagues. You will not only lose calories but it is also one good way to bond with your co-workers. This can be done 30 minutes, 3 times a week or every day if you want.
5. Exercise while doing household chores - Gardening, raking leaves, lawn mowing, doing the laundry, vacuuming and car washing are effective exercises that you can do at home. Make use of these chores to sweat and burn calories. Instead of using machines and gadgets to perform these chores, why not do it with your hands and burn some calories?
You will be surprised at how many calories you will burn when you make exercise a part of your daily routine. Doing these exercises every day can burn from 150 up to 1,000 calories a day!
Get more weight loss tips here.
1. Walk - You can walk your dog. You can walk with a friend. You can with your partner or child. Encourage your family to walk daily and you will find yourself burning calories while enjoying the surroundings and getting enough sunlight that is also good for your body.
2. Discover Yoga - Yoga is one effective exercise that energizes not only your body but also your soul. You may want to learn even the basic yoga positions that are not too complicated but proven effective. A five-minute yoga exercise can perk you up and recharge your body with the energy you lost for the whole day. You relax and at the same time you stretch!
3. Get into sports - Play basketball, football, baseball, softball, golf, tennis or badminton. Many doctors recommend sports as an effective way to stay fit and healthy. Sports should be done in moderation. Do not take it seriously. Shooting basketball with a friend is a fun exercise.
4. Join exercise programs at work - If you still do not have exercises programs at work, then why not start one? Talk to your boss about it and start with your colleagues. You will not only lose calories but it is also one good way to bond with your co-workers. This can be done 30 minutes, 3 times a week or every day if you want.
5. Exercise while doing household chores - Gardening, raking leaves, lawn mowing, doing the laundry, vacuuming and car washing are effective exercises that you can do at home. Make use of these chores to sweat and burn calories. Instead of using machines and gadgets to perform these chores, why not do it with your hands and burn some calories?
You will be surprised at how many calories you will burn when you make exercise a part of your daily routine. Doing these exercises every day can burn from 150 up to 1,000 calories a day!
Get more weight loss tips here.
Baby Boomers Health and Physical Fitness
To improve your health and physical fitness there is nothing quite like resistance training to get the best results in the shortest time.
By starting resistance training your health and physical fitness will increase a lot quicker than if you were just doing cardio workouts because the added resistance helps to build additional strength and at the same time the added muscle mass helps to burn fat.
This added muscle mass and reduction in body fat, combined with an increase in the speed of your metabolism is a fast track to improved health and physical fitness. In the initial stages, progress is generally quite significant for most people who haven't done resistance training anytime in the past.
Even without resistance training any form of exercise is sure to improve your health and physical fitness and that in turn will lead to lifestyle changes that will ensure you will stay active for a lot longer and give you the opportunity to get the most out of life.
Get more Health & Fitness information.
By starting resistance training your health and physical fitness will increase a lot quicker than if you were just doing cardio workouts because the added resistance helps to build additional strength and at the same time the added muscle mass helps to burn fat.
This added muscle mass and reduction in body fat, combined with an increase in the speed of your metabolism is a fast track to improved health and physical fitness. In the initial stages, progress is generally quite significant for most people who haven't done resistance training anytime in the past.
Even without resistance training any form of exercise is sure to improve your health and physical fitness and that in turn will lead to lifestyle changes that will ensure you will stay active for a lot longer and give you the opportunity to get the most out of life.
Get more Health & Fitness information.
Health & Fitness Magazines on Amazon
Get health and fitness advice from the experts
Prevention (1-year)
Amazon Price: $15.97 (as of 07/26/2008)
Men's Health (1-year)
Amazon Price: $24.94 (as of 07/26/2008)
Women's Health (1-year)
Amazon Price: $14.97 (as of 07/26/2008)
Natural Health
Amazon Price: $11.97 (as of 07/26/2008)
Focus on Healthy Aging
Amazon Price: $20.00 (as of 07/26/2008)
Baby Boomers Cell Phone Survey
Would you do me a favor and take my Baby Boomers Cell Phone Survey? Just link to my Squidoo Lens here - http://www.squidoo.com/motorola-cell-phone-accessories/ - and move the items in the list up or down. With #1 being the most important feature and #10 being the least important feature.
Thank you,
Lewis
Thank you,
Lewis
Baby Boomers Home Gym Exercise Equipment
There are many different types of home gym exercise equipment available that will allow you to target specific areas of fitness you want to improve.
Everything from treadmills and ellipticals, to rowing machines and multi station home gyms can be bought for a reasonable price.
To have your own home gym exercise equipment available for use at any time throughout the day or night makes it extremely convenient to be able to train if you have a busy lifestyle and can't make it to a gym on a regular basis.
It is also an very handy to have home gym exercise equipment if your climate means it is difficult to get outside to train drive to your local gym and it is for this reason that many people find the only way that they will maintain their levels of fitness is if they have their own home gym exercise equipment.
Get more Home Fitness Exercise information.
Everything from treadmills and ellipticals, to rowing machines and multi station home gyms can be bought for a reasonable price.
To have your own home gym exercise equipment available for use at any time throughout the day or night makes it extremely convenient to be able to train if you have a busy lifestyle and can't make it to a gym on a regular basis.
It is also an very handy to have home gym exercise equipment if your climate means it is difficult to get outside to train drive to your local gym and it is for this reason that many people find the only way that they will maintain their levels of fitness is if they have their own home gym exercise equipment.
Get more Home Fitness Exercise information.
Home Gym Exercise Equipment on Amazon
Horizon T72 Treadmill
Amazon Price: (as of 07/26/2008)
Baby Boomers Keep Your Body Young
Here are some general guidelines for Baby Boomers to adhere to when they do undertake any form of exercise.
Baby Boomers may find exercise more beneficial than most other age groups. Gentle exercise will serve to loosen your joints and warm the body up, which may keep ailments such as arthritis at bay temporarily. It will, however, keep you active and able to get around in the longer term.
The best form of exercise for Baby Boomers are gentle activities that will not jar the bones and muscles and will not put too much strain on the body. Swimming and walking are perfect activities for Baby Boomers. Both gently exercise the muscles without using too much energy, and they can be as gentle or as strenuous as you wish to make them. As a result, you can tailor your exercise plans to either your long-term needs or how you are feeling from day to day.
Swimming and walking will maintain your strength, flexibility and endurance, as well as enhancing your body's ability to fight off disease and disability.
Of course, Baby Boomers should feel free to find an exercise regime that suits them and incorporate any other forms of physical activity that they enjoy. However, you should never be afraid to exercise. It will not make your ailments any worse than they already are unless you push yourself too hard.
The main thing that Baby Boomers should remember when they are undertaking physical activity is to be sensible. It is easy to push yourself too hard without building up your stamina and endurance first, but everything should progress nice and slowly.
Physical fitness does not happen overnight, especially if you have been inactive for a period of time before you begin to get fit. Learn to walk before you can run, as the proverb says, and you won't go far wrong!
Get more Fitness Exercise Programs information.
The best form of exercise for Baby Boomers are gentle activities that will not jar the bones and muscles and will not put too much strain on the body. Swimming and walking are perfect activities for Baby Boomers. Both gently exercise the muscles without using too much energy, and they can be as gentle or as strenuous as you wish to make them. As a result, you can tailor your exercise plans to either your long-term needs or how you are feeling from day to day.
Swimming and walking will maintain your strength, flexibility and endurance, as well as enhancing your body's ability to fight off disease and disability.
Of course, Baby Boomers should feel free to find an exercise regime that suits them and incorporate any other forms of physical activity that they enjoy. However, you should never be afraid to exercise. It will not make your ailments any worse than they already are unless you push yourself too hard.
The main thing that Baby Boomers should remember when they are undertaking physical activity is to be sensible. It is easy to push yourself too hard without building up your stamina and endurance first, but everything should progress nice and slowly.
Physical fitness does not happen overnight, especially if you have been inactive for a period of time before you begin to get fit. Learn to walk before you can run, as the proverb says, and you won't go far wrong!
Get more Fitness Exercise Programs information.
Baby Boomer Free Weight Loss Exercise Program
While a free weight loss exercise program might save you some money, it might not be a fast track that you need to get to your optimum weight.
There are many different programs on the market with people promoting them as the best and there are also many opportunities for you to find a free weight loss exercise programs on the Internet. But quite often these programs are written by people who don't have sufficient knowledge for you to achieve the maximum benefits.
Nutrition needs to be taken into account and for this to be done correctly you really need specialist nutrition advice. And that is what is quite often lacking with the free weight loss exercise programs that we have had the chance to have a look at online.
Some of these free weight loss exercise programs are particularly deficient in the nutrition and can quite possibly lead to ill health. So be careful before you start on any free weight loss exercise program that you might find.
Get more Healthy Diet For Weight Loss information.
There are many different programs on the market with people promoting them as the best and there are also many opportunities for you to find a free weight loss exercise programs on the Internet. But quite often these programs are written by people who don't have sufficient knowledge for you to achieve the maximum benefits.
Nutrition needs to be taken into account and for this to be done correctly you really need specialist nutrition advice. And that is what is quite often lacking with the free weight loss exercise programs that we have had the chance to have a look at online.
Some of these free weight loss exercise programs are particularly deficient in the nutrition and can quite possibly lead to ill health. So be careful before you start on any free weight loss exercise program that you might find.
Get more Healthy Diet For Weight Loss information.
Baby Boomer Weight Loss Plans
Here are some guidelines from the experts in choosing weight loss plans and goals.
1. Be realistic
Most people's long-term weight loss plans are more ambitious than they have to be.
For example, if you weigh 170 pounds and your long-term plan is to weigh 120, even if you have not weighed 120 since you were 16 and now you are 45, that is not a realistic weight loss goal.
Your body mass index or BMI is a good indicator of whether or not you need to shed of pounds. The ideal BMI range, according to the national Institutes of Health, is between 19 and 24.9. If your BMI is between 25 and 29.9, you are considered overweight. Any number above 30 is in the obesity range.
From this point of view, you will need a sensible weight loss plan that will correspond to the required BMI based on your height, because this is the primary factor that will affect your BMI.
2. Set appropriate objectives
Using a weight loss plan just for vanity's sake is psychologically less helpful than losing weight to improve health.
You have made a big step forward if you decide to undergo a weight loss plan that includes exercise and eating right so that you will feel better and have more energy to do something positive in your life.
3. Focus on doing, not losing
Rather than saying that you are going to lose a pound this week, say how much you are going to exercise this week. This would definitely make up of a sensible weight loss plan.
Keep in mind that your weight within a span of a week is not completely in your control, but your behavior is.
4. Build bit by bit
Short-term weight loss plans should not be "pie-in-the-sky." This means that when you have never exercised at all, your best weight loss plan for this week should be based on finding three different one-mile routes that you can walk next week.
5. Keep up the self-encouragement
An all-or-nothing attitude only sets you up to fail. Learn to evaluate your efforts fairly and objectively. If you fall short of some goals, just look ahead to next week. You do not need to have a perfect record.
After all, self-encouragement should definitely be a part of your weight loss plans. Otherwise, you will just fail in the end.
6. Use measurable measures
Saying that you are going to be more positive this week or that you are going to really get serious this week is not a goal that you can measure and should not be a part of your weight loss plan.
Get more Weight Loss Tips.
Most people's long-term weight loss plans are more ambitious than they have to be.
For example, if you weigh 170 pounds and your long-term plan is to weigh 120, even if you have not weighed 120 since you were 16 and now you are 45, that is not a realistic weight loss goal.
Your body mass index or BMI is a good indicator of whether or not you need to shed of pounds. The ideal BMI range, according to the national Institutes of Health, is between 19 and 24.9. If your BMI is between 25 and 29.9, you are considered overweight. Any number above 30 is in the obesity range.
From this point of view, you will need a sensible weight loss plan that will correspond to the required BMI based on your height, because this is the primary factor that will affect your BMI.
2. Set appropriate objectives
Using a weight loss plan just for vanity's sake is psychologically less helpful than losing weight to improve health.
You have made a big step forward if you decide to undergo a weight loss plan that includes exercise and eating right so that you will feel better and have more energy to do something positive in your life.
3. Focus on doing, not losing
Rather than saying that you are going to lose a pound this week, say how much you are going to exercise this week. This would definitely make up of a sensible weight loss plan.
Keep in mind that your weight within a span of a week is not completely in your control, but your behavior is.
4. Build bit by bit
Short-term weight loss plans should not be "pie-in-the-sky." This means that when you have never exercised at all, your best weight loss plan for this week should be based on finding three different one-mile routes that you can walk next week.
5. Keep up the self-encouragement
An all-or-nothing attitude only sets you up to fail. Learn to evaluate your efforts fairly and objectively. If you fall short of some goals, just look ahead to next week. You do not need to have a perfect record.
After all, self-encouragement should definitely be a part of your weight loss plans. Otherwise, you will just fail in the end.
6. Use measurable measures
Saying that you are going to be more positive this week or that you are going to really get serious this week is not a goal that you can measure and should not be a part of your weight loss plan.
Get more Weight Loss Tips.
Why Baby Boomers May Need A Fitness Trainer
Find a fitness trainer that you feel comfortable working with!
Fitness trainers are experts at analyzing your fitness needs and designing a program to help you meet your goals. Hiring one may be just what you need to get started in a fitness program.
Here's some tips to help you select a fitness trainer that is right for you.
1) Are they certified - make sure that they have a certificate from a fitness association that is highly regarded in the field.
2) Do they have education and training - if you are concerned about health as well as fitness then make sure that the trainer has training in that area.
3) Gives you undivided attention - make sure that they will be there during the entire session just for you and not working with others as well.
4) Knows how to track and measure your fitness progress - make sure that the fitness trainer is able to determine when you need to increase your workout levels or move up to another machine.
5) Has a good personality - you want someone that you feel comfortable working with and someone that you can talk freely and be open with.
Exercise routines can get boring quickly. A good fitness trainer will design a program that takes this into account so that you stay with it and remain motivated to meet your fitness goals.
Get more Personalized Fitness Program information.
Here's some tips to help you select a fitness trainer that is right for you.
1) Are they certified - make sure that they have a certificate from a fitness association that is highly regarded in the field.
2) Do they have education and training - if you are concerned about health as well as fitness then make sure that the trainer has training in that area.
3) Gives you undivided attention - make sure that they will be there during the entire session just for you and not working with others as well.
4) Knows how to track and measure your fitness progress - make sure that the fitness trainer is able to determine when you need to increase your workout levels or move up to another machine.
5) Has a good personality - you want someone that you feel comfortable working with and someone that you can talk freely and be open with.
Exercise routines can get boring quickly. A good fitness trainer will design a program that takes this into account so that you stay with it and remain motivated to meet your fitness goals.
Get more Personalized Fitness Program information.
Baby Boomers - For Long-Term Health And Fitness Stay Active And Eat Right
Staying active and eating right are critical for long-term health and fitness.
Making a few lifestyle changes can greatly increase your health and fitness. These lifestyle changes can be as simple as eating properly and exercising. This will increase your metabolism, which in turn gives you more energy and burns more calories.
You don't have to do intense exercises for this to work for you but your exercise routine should be consistent.
As with any exercise routine, first of all check with you doctor or care giver before starting.
One recommendation is that you do 20 to 30 minutes of cardiovascular exercise four days per week and then 20 to 25 minutes of resistance training three days per week. If you are just starting an exercise program then this may be too much for you so adjust the times and intervals to suit your fitness level.
Once you have started exercising regularly, then you need to change your eating habits. Here are some guidelines:
1) Eat 4 or 5 small meals and have a couple of small snacks.
2) Make sure that your meals are balanced.
3) Limit fat intake.
4) Drink lots of water.
5) Take a multi-vitamin or supplement.
Get more Health and Fitness Program information.
You don't have to do intense exercises for this to work for you but your exercise routine should be consistent.
As with any exercise routine, first of all check with you doctor or care giver before starting.
One recommendation is that you do 20 to 30 minutes of cardiovascular exercise four days per week and then 20 to 25 minutes of resistance training three days per week. If you are just starting an exercise program then this may be too much for you so adjust the times and intervals to suit your fitness level.
Once you have started exercising regularly, then you need to change your eating habits. Here are some guidelines:
1) Eat 4 or 5 small meals and have a couple of small snacks.
2) Make sure that your meals are balanced.
3) Limit fat intake.
4) Drink lots of water.
5) Take a multi-vitamin or supplement.
Get more Health and Fitness Program information.
Baby Boomer Successful Weight Loss Strategies
There are many weight loss programs, diet pills, diet food, and other routines that people use to lose weight. No one of these is right for everyone. The best thing to do is to copy what has worked for other people that you know and then modify the plan or program to fit your needs. This will be your weight loss plan.
Following are some basic strategies for you to take a look at:
Exercise More - One of the best strategies that you can add to your weight loss plan is exercise. Plan to exercise at least 30 minutes a day. You can break these into 10 minute segments if you need to. Just remember, the more weight you need to lose then the more you need to exercise. And also remember to talk with your doctor or healthcare provider before starting any exercise program.
Try Eating Healthier - Get a healthy eating cookbook and use it to prepare your meals and snacks. Take a look at the USDA recommended nutritional guidelines.
Vary Your Exercise Routine - Boredom is probably the main killer of any exercise program. The daily grind of the same old exercise routine can get boring in a hurry. Make sure that you don't let it happen to you. Add a new exercise routine; change the location of your exercise; take up an outside sport such as walking, hiking, tennis, swimming, etc.
Just do whatever it takes to make exercise a part of your daily lifestyle.
Get more Health Diet Weight Loss Nutrition information.
Get more Natural Weight Loss Remedy information.
Following are some basic strategies for you to take a look at:
Exercise More - One of the best strategies that you can add to your weight loss plan is exercise. Plan to exercise at least 30 minutes a day. You can break these into 10 minute segments if you need to. Just remember, the more weight you need to lose then the more you need to exercise. And also remember to talk with your doctor or healthcare provider before starting any exercise program.
Try Eating Healthier - Get a healthy eating cookbook and use it to prepare your meals and snacks. Take a look at the USDA recommended nutritional guidelines.
Vary Your Exercise Routine - Boredom is probably the main killer of any exercise program. The daily grind of the same old exercise routine can get boring in a hurry. Make sure that you don't let it happen to you. Add a new exercise routine; change the location of your exercise; take up an outside sport such as walking, hiking, tennis, swimming, etc.
Just do whatever it takes to make exercise a part of your daily lifestyle.
Get more Health Diet Weight Loss Nutrition information.
Get more Natural Weight Loss Remedy information.
Baby Boomers - Men's Fitness
Men's Fitness has become a huge industry as more men are realizing the benefits of improved health and are seeking to stay in shape.
With the pressures of advertising it is not only woman who feel that they need to stay in shape now. Men's fitness has become an important issue with an ever-increasing number of men.
It wasn't so long ago that women were complaining about the pressure that they had on them from the advertising industry to stay slim and in shape. Now the tide has turned somewhat and men are feeling under pressure to stay in shape also.
This increase in demand for men's fitness has been a boon for the fitness industry as a whole where increased numbers of men are joining gyms across the country to get in shape.
Statistics show that this demand for men's fitness is expected to increase even more over the coming years.
Get more Mens Fitness Programs information.
Get more Golf Fitness Programs information.
With the pressures of advertising it is not only woman who feel that they need to stay in shape now. Men's fitness has become an important issue with an ever-increasing number of men.
It wasn't so long ago that women were complaining about the pressure that they had on them from the advertising industry to stay slim and in shape. Now the tide has turned somewhat and men are feeling under pressure to stay in shape also.
This increase in demand for men's fitness has been a boon for the fitness industry as a whole where increased numbers of men are joining gyms across the country to get in shape.
Statistics show that this demand for men's fitness is expected to increase even more over the coming years.
Get more Mens Fitness Programs information.
Get more Golf Fitness Programs information.
Baby Boomers - Women's Fitness
Women's fitness programs are designed to help achieve high levels of fitness which in turn will maintain better levels of health and in doing so reduce the incidence of illness and injury as women age.
With the demand for women's fitness there have been many gyms set up specifically for women where they can train without distraction and improve their levels of fitness with targeted programs that take into account the specific requirements of women.
Due to increased education of the benefits of staying fit and healthy there has been a renewed interest in women's fitness for women of all ages and this is a good sign for reducing the level of illness that has been seen in recent years due to over weight and unhealthy women requiring medical assistance.
Women's fitness has become a big issue that the health departments have been tackling and through the use of targeted advertising and education the message seems to be getting through that woman's fitness and health care are essential for a happy healthy life.
Get more Womens Fitness Programs information.
With the demand for women's fitness there have been many gyms set up specifically for women where they can train without distraction and improve their levels of fitness with targeted programs that take into account the specific requirements of women.
Due to increased education of the benefits of staying fit and healthy there has been a renewed interest in women's fitness for women of all ages and this is a good sign for reducing the level of illness that has been seen in recent years due to over weight and unhealthy women requiring medical assistance.
Women's fitness has become a big issue that the health departments have been tackling and through the use of targeted advertising and education the message seems to be getting through that woman's fitness and health care are essential for a happy healthy life.
Get more Womens Fitness Programs information.
Baby Boomer Featured Lenses
-
Baby Boomer Friendly Web Sites
-
"Many Shopping Sites Not Baby-Boomer Friendly" screams one article's title. What is a Baby-Boomer Friendly Site? What does it mean for you as a retailer? Why would you want to make your site Baby-Boomer Friendly. With the Baby-Boomer audien...
-
Mamma's Got A Secret - 100 Health, Nutrition, Weight loss, Fat Loss and Anti-aging Tips, Tricks and Hard Facts that will Change the way you Live
-
I am a certified Can-Fit-Pro “Personal Trainer Specialist”, as well as a certified “Nutrition and Wellness Specialist". Anyone who knows me, also knows that I take my certifications, as well as these areas of study and ex...
-
Baby Boomers - rockin' the world
-
By sheer numbers, we've sucked more out of the world, and maybe put more back than any generation on the planet. Take a look at some of the things we've done and the people and forces that influenced us. You'll have lots of opportunities to add...
-
Baby Boomer Lens of the Week
-
If you loved zoomin' around on a CHP Harley with Ponch and Jon, you'll love zippin' around Freaknoodles' CHiPs lens. Thanks to lensmaster Eviejewelry for nomitatin' this week's winner.
-
Aging Research
-
The Alliance for Aging Research is a non profit organization. It was originated in 1986. The purpose of the alliance is to promote the need for wellness and lifestyle research for an increasingly aging population. The orga...
Baby Boomer Weight Loss & Fitness Tips
Keep Fit For Life At Any Age
Scientists now know that it's usually more dangerous to not stay active, no matter how old you are. And you don't need to buy special clothes or belong to a gym to become more physical. Most people don't get enough physical activity. Here are some reasons why they should:
Scientists now know that it's usually more dangerous to not stay active, no matter how old you are. And you don't need to buy special clothes or belong to a gym to become more physical. Most people don't get enough physical activity. Here are some reasons why they should:
Baby Boomers Free Weight Loss Tip
The best free weight loss tip that anybody could give you would be to look at your diet and determine if the food that you eat on a regular basis is nutritionally sound.
If your diet consists mainly of junk food then there is every chance that you're going to put on weight over time and eventually become obese because most junk food is nutritionally lacking.
Another free weight loss tip would be to drink sufficient water throughout the day to remain hydrated so that your body is in a healthy zone. Drinking lots of water also ensures that your digestive system and elimination is working to the optimum.
Another good free weight loss tip would be to refrain from going on yo-yo diets where you stop eating food or quantities of food for a period of time. These diets are so difficult that you pretty soon you go off the diet for a while and put that weight back on again.
This constantly losing and adding weight is very bad for your system and over time you will find that this causes you to gradually increase weight.
Another good free weight loss tip is when you find something that works stick with it because if it works now it will continue to work until you get to the weight that you are happy with.
Get more Free Weight Loss Tips tips here.
If your diet consists mainly of junk food then there is every chance that you're going to put on weight over time and eventually become obese because most junk food is nutritionally lacking.
Another free weight loss tip would be to drink sufficient water throughout the day to remain hydrated so that your body is in a healthy zone. Drinking lots of water also ensures that your digestive system and elimination is working to the optimum.
Another good free weight loss tip would be to refrain from going on yo-yo diets where you stop eating food or quantities of food for a period of time. These diets are so difficult that you pretty soon you go off the diet for a while and put that weight back on again.
This constantly losing and adding weight is very bad for your system and over time you will find that this causes you to gradually increase weight.
Another good free weight loss tip is when you find something that works stick with it because if it works now it will continue to work until you get to the weight that you are happy with.
Get more Free Weight Loss Tips tips here.
Baby Boomers - Reasons To Exercise
Many of us Baby Boomers need a good exercise program that will get us back into shape and keep us fit. Here are some reasons that we need to exercise:
** Weight Loss - exercise burns calories
** May Help Prevent Disease - such as heart disease, cancer, diabetes, and stroke
** Makes You Feel Better - increases release of endorphins which fight depression and make you feel better
These are just a few reasons to exercise. You can exercise in the comfort of your home or you can join a gym. Exercise can be as simple as taking a walk or getting a personal trainer to get you into shape.
Heart disease, stroke or diabetes is just some of the unhealthy affects of inactivity. The good news is that studies show without discrepancy that these affects can be prevented or reversed; meaning that switching from a sedentary lifestyle to an active one can be extremely beneficial over time.
** Weight Loss - exercise burns calories
** May Help Prevent Disease - such as heart disease, cancer, diabetes, and stroke
** Makes You Feel Better - increases release of endorphins which fight depression and make you feel better
These are just a few reasons to exercise. You can exercise in the comfort of your home or you can join a gym. Exercise can be as simple as taking a walk or getting a personal trainer to get you into shape.
Heart disease, stroke or diabetes is just some of the unhealthy affects of inactivity. The good news is that studies show without discrepancy that these affects can be prevented or reversed; meaning that switching from a sedentary lifestyle to an active one can be extremely beneficial over time.
Why Losing Weight Can Be Good For Your Health
There are a number of health benefits connected with losing weight. Losing weight is not easy and it cannot be accomplished over night.
Take a look at some of the health benefits of losing some of your excess weight:
** May reduce your chances of high blood pressure, heart disease and stroke
** May prevent type 2 diabetes
** May also reduce your risk of some cancers
** Can help with sleep apnea problems
** May reduce the pain of osteoarthritis
These are just some of the health problems that losing weight can help. Other reasons to lose weight include the fact that you'll feel better and you'll look better. You'll just be healthier!
Take a look at some of the health benefits of losing some of your excess weight:
** May reduce your chances of high blood pressure, heart disease and stroke
** May prevent type 2 diabetes
** May also reduce your risk of some cancers
** Can help with sleep apnea problems
** May reduce the pain of osteoarthritis
These are just some of the health problems that losing weight can help. Other reasons to lose weight include the fact that you'll feel better and you'll look better. You'll just be healthier!
Aerobics For a Healthy Heart
When it comes to the relationship between aerobics and heart health the basic point is that by doing aerobics you are giving yourself a work out where your heart and lungs are constantly moving faster than they are when you are resting. This means that as you work out, your heart and lungs are forced to work harder. The more that you do, the more your heart has to do for you. By making aerobics part of your routine, you are forcing your heart to work each day, and this is going to make it stronger.
Basically, when it comes to aerobics and heart health the point is that they are connected. The better your heart is doing, the more aerobics you are going to be able to do without stopping. And the more aerobics you can do, the healthier your heart is going to be.
Like anything, when it comes to aerobics and heart health you are going to have to work your way up. If you haven't done much working out, your heart isn't going to be able to take very much right away. Aerobics and heart health are something that you have to work up to, so take your time and talk to your doctor in order to develop a great aerobics routine that is going to clearly benefit you.
Get more information on Aerobic Fitness Programs and Cardiovascular Fitness Programs
Basically, when it comes to aerobics and heart health the point is that they are connected. The better your heart is doing, the more aerobics you are going to be able to do without stopping. And the more aerobics you can do, the healthier your heart is going to be.
Like anything, when it comes to aerobics and heart health you are going to have to work your way up. If you haven't done much working out, your heart isn't going to be able to take very much right away. Aerobics and heart health are something that you have to work up to, so take your time and talk to your doctor in order to develop a great aerobics routine that is going to clearly benefit you.
Get more information on Aerobic Fitness Programs and Cardiovascular Fitness Programs
Health and Fitness Tip: Water
Water is excellent for the body and good health. Water helps flush out toxins and other unwanted things lingering in the body. Water also replenishes fluids that help lubricate the internal body, keeps you hydrated, reduces hunger, which helps with weight loss, and helps to make skin look smooth and young. If you are not used to drinking water, it may seem hard at first, but very quickly, you will enjoy the clean, refreshed way it makes you feel. At a minimum, you should drink 64-ounces a day and more if you can.
Baby Boomers Get Fit
Baby Boomers Get Fit
Making Your Fitness Plan
For right now, the best way to get someone into the gym and on track is a three step process. Acclimatization, muscle strength, and then muscle sculpting. It works like this. First you get your body ready to train so you don't get any injuries. During this phase you will still be burning calories, losing fat and shaping muscle but the goal is to get your tendons and ligaments ready for the stresses to come. Cardio is there but fairly tame.
Read more --> Making Your Fitness Plan
Read more --> Making Your Fitness Plan
Health and Fitness Tip: Get Rid of Body Fat
When you think about losing weight, more importantly than weight is the amount of fat you are carrying around. This fat is measured with what is called Body Mass Index, or BMI. For women, if you are fit, your percent of body fat should range from 21% to 31%. If you are in incredible shape, that could be as low as 10%. For men, fit should be between 14% and 25%, and excellent shape, as low as 2%.
Read more --> Health and Fitness Tip: Get Rid of Body Fat
Read more --> Health and Fitness Tip: Get Rid of Body Fat
Health and Fitness Tip: Young at Heart
Regardless of your age, if you start acting too old, you will actually not benefit yourself at all. Studies have shown that people who act old, feel old, and can actually suffer from problems before their time. Do not be afraid to be youthful, within reason. The next time you see a man in his seventies running a marathon or a woman keeping up in aerobic class, you can see that by refusing to give into age, they are healthier and live much longer lives.
Read more --> Young at Heart
Read more --> Young at Heart
6 Aging, Fitness, and Health Myths Debunked (Myth 6 of 6)
If you have presence of mind and can get out of bed, it is never too late to be helped by the changes you make - never. Studies show time and time again that exercise, even starting at the age of ninety, can improve muscle strength, balance, bone density, metabolism, and decrease body fat. The primary reason why muscles and bones get weaker as we get older is because we don't use them, not because of the aging process.
Read more --> 6 Aging, Fitness, and Health Myths Debunked
Read more --> 6 Aging, Fitness, and Health Myths Debunked
Health and Fitness Tip: Tasty Almonds
Almonds are not only delicious and make a great snack food, medical studies show they contain as much protein per ounce as red meat. In addition, they aid in reducing the risk of heart attacks by up to 50%. The next time you need something crunchy, reach for a handful of almonds.
Read more --> Health and Fitness Tip: Tasty Almonds
Read more --> Health and Fitness Tip: Tasty Almonds
6 Aging, Fitness, and Health Myths Debunked (Myth 5 of 6)
Who says you can't teach an old dog new tricks? Of course you can. Not only can you teach old dogs new tricks, you can also learn new tricks yourself - no matter how old you are - with the will and the commitment. Let's think about this for a moment. We are not talking about learning rocket science, complicated mathematical equations, or even the latest computer technology. We are talking about putting on a pair of sneakers and going for a walk every day. How hard is that to learn?
Read more --> 6 Aging, Fitness, and Health Myths Debunked (Myth 5 of 6)
Read more --> 6 Aging, Fitness, and Health Myths Debunked (Myth 5 of 6)
7 Fun Fitness Activities...
Exercising and staying fit doesn't have to mean hard work. Simply being active will help you get or stay in good shape. So with that said, here are some enjoyable activities that can help with your fitness goals too.
Read more --> 7 Fun Fitness Activities...
Read more --> 7 Fun Fitness Activities...
6 Aging, Fitness, and Health Myths Debunked (Myth 4 of 6)
How often is the comment made that people simply don't want to live a long time? Why would anyone want to live a long time when old age brings pain, suffering, and the loss of bodily functions, mobility, independence, and even the loss of dignity? Although that is exactly what happens to most of the elderly in so-called modern countries, there are individuals and groups of people who age with grace, comfort, and activity. Look at the over ninety-year-old Jack LaLanne who has spent his entire life advocating exercise, loading up on fruits and vegetables, and not eating the junk.
Read more --> 6 Aging, Fitness, and Health Myths Debunked (Myth 4 of 6)
Read more --> 6 Aging, Fitness, and Health Myths Debunked (Myth 4 of 6)
6 Aging, Fitness, and Health Myths Debunked (Myth 3 of 6)
Most of us believe that genetics or "Lady Luck" determines how long we will live. If you were lucky enough to be born with good genes, then chances are you will live a long time. If you were unlucky in the genetic draw, then your fate is sealed and your life will be shorter. Not true, say the old age specialists as told by Dan Georgakas in The Methuselah Factor. With the exception of rare genetic conditions and being female, genetics may play a 5% to 10% role in how long you live, but no more and perhaps far less.
Read more --> 6 Aging, Fitness, and Health Myths Debunked (Myth 3 of 6)
Read more --> 6 Aging, Fitness, and Health Myths Debunked (Myth 3 of 6)
