Kosher Fitness

Maintaining fitness as we age isn't all about appearances. We need to take a more holistic approach to the muscles we exercise, paying attention to the muscle groups that help us to perform the activities of daily living (ADL), such as walking, climbing stairs, carrying groceries, bending down to pick up something we have dropped on the floor, etc... not just the ones that get us noticed when we wear tight clothes! ...

Osteoporosis is a condition in which bones become weak and brittle; this condition is especially prevalent in older women. Proper diet and medications are effective, but so is weight training. It seems somewhat counterintuitive to put stress on brittle bones but, in fact, it is one of the best things to do for osteoporosis. ...

If it seems too good to be true, be sure to read the fine print. Sleeping certainly beats dieting and going to the gym, right? Despite the click-bait headlines, there are some important findings in recent studies that suggest more sleep can assist weight loss. There are also some reasons to be wary of the advice. ...

Popular TV shows can misrepresent how heart attacks happen. They are caused by a blockage of blood flow to the heart; these blockages are caused by fat, cholesterol, and/or other substances that cause a build-up of plaque in arteries leading to the heart. Without blood, the tissue loses oxygen and can die. ...

Aching joints? Over 50% of those age 65 or older have osteoarthritis. This degeneration of joint cartilage and the underlying bone causes pain and stiffness, especially in the hip, knee and thumb joints. Is there anything that can be done to take better care of our joints? ...

Reality Check: You can't blame a slowing metabolism due to aging for your weight gain. Studies show that metabolism slows as we get older simply because we are leading a more sedentary lifestyle. Blame inactivity for those decreasing metabolic rates. The good news is that we can do something about it! ...

Please welcome our newest blogger, Michael Ungar, to the Boomer Blogger team. We're starting 2022 off right with the inspiration Michael provides as a Boomer personal trainer and rabbi who caught the fitness bug later in life. In his first Boomer blog entry, he explains how to succeed in achieving your New Year's goals with a change in focus. ...