Recovery · Body
How to Rebuild Strength After an Injury Over 60
Coming back from an injury after 60? Six steps to rebuild strength safely, from respecting healing time and easing back into load to using pain as a guide.
July 12, 2025 · 3 min read
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Body · Brain
Play-Based Exercise for Seniors: Have Fun Training
Playful movement like tag, dancing and catch challenges balance, reaction time and memory at once. Why play belongs in your workouts, plus a weekly play plan.
June 28, 2025 · 3 min read
Recovery
Waking Up at Night? A Two-Part Sleep Solution
How sleep changes with age, daytime habits that help you fall asleep, and six tools for when you wake at 2 a.m. and your mind won't settle.
June 21, 2025 · 4 min read
Body · Balance
Hotel Room Workouts for Seniors: 2 Travel Routines
Two no-equipment travel workouts, one easier and one more challenging, that keep your strength, balance and brain sharp in a hotel room or park.
June 14, 2025 · 4 min read
Stories · Body
First Senior Games Track Race: An Interview with Aaron
At 51, Kristen's husband Aaron entered his first track race at the Colorado Senior Games. He talks training, starting blocks and his theme song.
June 7, 2025 · 2 min read
Body · Nutrition
The COMB Study: Can Supplements Raise Bone Density?
What the COMB micronutrient study found about bone density, and how resistance training, impact exercise and balance work can build on it.
May 31, 2025 · 3 min read
Body
3 Daily Moves to Protect Your Joints as You Age
Exercise is one of the best tools for easing arthritis symptoms. Try these 3 simple daily moves for your knees, hips and ankles, plus a hydrating snack.
May 24, 2025 · 3 min read
Nutrition · Body
Vitamin D and Muscle Strength in Older Adults
Vitamin D is linked to muscle strength, physical performance, immunity and mood as we age. What the research shows, safe dosing and the best food sources.
May 17, 2025 · 3 min read
Stories
Strong at 75 After a Hip Replacement: Julie's Story
For Mother's Day, Kristen interviews her first and longest-standing client, her mom Julie, on hip replacement, consistency and being strong at 75.
May 10, 2025 · 5 min read
Stories · Body
Is It Too Late to Start Exercising? A Trainer's Answer
It's not too late to start exercising. A trainer on the one thing her successful clients share, whatever their starting point — hope that today matters.
May 3, 2025 · 2 min read
Brain · Body
Does Strength Training Help Your Brain and Memory?
Strength training helps your brain as well as your muscles. What the research shows, how BDNF works, and a simple mini-circuit to try at home.
April 26, 2025 · 2 min read
Body · Balance
Exercise Snacks for Seniors: 5-Minute Movement Breaks
Short 1–5 minute bursts of movement through the day add up. What the research says, plus three 5-minute snack routines for morning, midday and evening.
April 19, 2025 · 4 min read
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