Are you staying active as you age?  Being physically fit is emphasized as important all throughout our formative years. Schools generally have Physical Education (PE) courses, colleges have gyms and sports teams, women and men of child-bearing age are encouraged to be active and have gym memberships. Much is said about how exercise will make one feel healthier, happier and improve the quality of life. But what about in later years of life? Not much is said about physical fitness in the golden years. Physical fitness has a positive impact on people both physically and mentally. Let's discuss the physical impact first. (more…)

Being physically fit is emphasized as important all throughout our formative years. Schools generally have Physical Education courses, colleges have gyms and sports teams, women and men of child-bearing age are encouraged to be active and have gym memberships. Much is said about how the exercise will make one feel healthier, happier & improve the quality of life. But what about in later years of life? Not much is said about physical fitness in the golden years. (more…)