A 74-year-old Indian mother’s secret to staying healthy and fit: actual strength training, not light exercise

Bhuvana, 74, exemplifies the importance of strength training for the elderly, in line with WHO guidelines. (Instagram/the_8theelement)

In an age when most fitness influencers are in their 20s, Bhuvana, 74, proves that the “golden age” can be the most powerful era ever. After battling chronic health issues for 50 years, Bhuvana’s transformation through continuous weight lifting gained attention online and offered a blueprint for aging with autonomy. Also read | A 62-year-old … Read more

“At age 40, I went from no exercise at all to running a 5K in under 20 minutes in just 18 months. This is how I train.”

"At age 40, I went from no exercise at all to running a 5K in under 20 minutes in just 18 months. This is how I train."

Many runners spend their entire lives trying to run a 5k under 20 minutes. P. Burton Morgan, now 42, achieved this goal in just 18 months, despite being a “middle-aged mother who didn’t exercise at all for 20 years.” I want to hear more RW We sat down with a runner and a poet to … Read more

When can I start running with my child?

When can I start running with my child?

If you love running and your child has expressed an interest in running, you may be wondering when they can start. Hunter Bennett, a senior lecturer in sports science at the University of Adelaide, said children who engage in physical activity such as running have a reduced risk of childhood obesity, improved heart health and … Read more

Walking may not provide enough exercise to maintain fitness

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Share on PinterestWalking is the most popular physical activity in the United States, but experts say it may not be enough to maintain fitness levels. Image credit: Luke Mattson/Stocksy Researchers report that walking is the most popular leisure activity in the United States. They point out that people who live in cities also like to … Read more