Cycling in Older Age: How to Keep Riding Comfortably and Confidently

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Introductory Thoughts Recently I’ve been thinking about different ways to stay fit in retirement, and my thoughts turned to cycling — something I used to enjoy when I was much younger. The question that crossed my mind was whether being in my 60s is too late to take it up again, and if not, whether … Read more

Dancing for Seniors: A Joyful Way to Stay Active and Well

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Introductory Thoughts If, like me, you find yourself tapping along whenever music starts to play, then perhaps moving to a beat really is one of the nicest ways to stay active. While dancing the night away like we did in the 70s and 80s may no longer be quite so realistic, the simple idea of … Read more

Think Staying Fit After Sixty Is Impossible? Think Again.

Introductory Thoughts One of the things I’ve learned over my six-plus decades is how easily people fall into thinking and behaving according to society’s expectations. One common stereotype is that people in their senior years should be fragile, decrepit, and unfit. From that comes the assumption that staying fit becomes unrealistic after sixty. I’ve certainly … Read more