Where do you spend your days? If you're like most Americans, you spend them sitting at a desk, in front of a computer. Modern technology is great for our productivity, but it's the pits for our physical health. Long work hours and long commutes devour most of our day, which leaves us little time to schedule physical activity. But, there are ways to sneak more exercise into your life by moving and walking whenever and wherever you can.
It is never too late to get stronger, fitter, healthier. Why not start now?
40 years out of high school I found myself in an exercise class called Bay Area Boot Camp. There I was at 6:30 a.m. on a chilly, rainy morning, jogging laps around a duck pond, avoiding duck poo, while wondering what possessed me to get into this class!
And you how are old? If you can do what a 21-year-old youth full of vigor can do, then you are 21. Number of years you have lived on earth is "irrelevant" sometimes
How I investigated, evaluated, and selected a mobile office motor home.
"How can there possibly so many different makes and models and designs and options in the RV marketplace?" In search of a vehicle that could be both a capable mobile office and a nice place to live on the road, the choices seemed overwhelming. But over time, I learned why there's so much variety, and what makes the most difference. While your needs and considerations might be different, here's some of what I learned in picking out the ideal RV for me.
Let your garden help you choose the right plants for it.
Does this sound familiar? You drive to your local big box store, ready to buy some plants to spruce up your garden. Park the car, walk into the nursery section and suddenly, you are confused. The plants mostly look the same. And there are so many you have no idea which to choose. You stand there wondering, "Am I the only person to feel so overwhelmed?"
You might be surprised to see what the YMCA has to offer. Check it out!
YMCAs are for people of all ages, abilities, and incomes. At YMCAs, both Boomers and older adults have a chance to keep active and grow in spirit, mind, and body. New friends and new opportunities add joy to life. The Y also gives Seniors a chance to share their time and talents with others, such as children and teens.
The thrill of victory. The agony of defeat. Do organized sports put too much pressure on our kids?
Many parents believe that after-school sports are a vital part of their kids' upbringing. But, others believe that there's very little "play" left in sports. Instead, they think sports cause kids a lot of stress.
This article really hit home with me. I started playing badminton in my college days. Even as a beginner, I felt the need to win against every opponent. So I started to practice 6 hours a week. After...
Are you a weekend warrior?
Aging puts some limits on how long and how intensely you can exercise. Growing older also makes you more prone to injuries during physical activity. Boomers can be at particular risk though, because they might just be discovering their bodies aren't as young as they used to be. By all means, exercise to stay in shape, but take precautions to prevent injuries.
It is a true story. My knee and one my shoulder gave out in the same week.
Flying is often unpleasant and frequently inefficient. Can traveling -- and working -- in a motor home be better?
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To begin at the end, I now have an RV, a Monaco Diplomat motor home that gives me an office on wheels, a meeting place for customers, a way to avoid the hassles of flying and dirty hotel rooms. And yes, it's a home on wheels.
But why, after racking up more than a million flying miles (as an airline passenger, and doing my own piloting), do I now want to plod down the road instead of zooming over it?
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