GB Items Related to Tag - exercise

  • Irongeezer & Irongeezelle Eggink
    Who Are Your workout Partners? It Matters!

    IrongeezerSays: “Who Are Your Workout Partners?”Surround yourself with supportive people.  Decide what kind of support you need.  The Mayo Clinic suggests that you think about the following: Do you want them to remind you to...

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    Be Good to Yourself by Exercicing for Health!

      "Be Good to Yourself by Exercising for Health." IrongeezerSays: It doesn't take a lot of hard work to enjoy the benefits of improving your health through light exercise. Improvements such as better cardiovascular health and maintaining proper...

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    105 Candles On Her Cake

    She's 105, she works out at the YMCA three times a week, and she's loving life! In this Growing Bolder exclusive, find out what three things make Frances Shevenaugh tick. OK, we'll tell you, it's exercise, travel and bourbon!


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    Best Floor Exercise Ever

    There were some incredible moments at the Beijing Olympics. But there was nothing like this. Gymnast Paul Hunt performed this floor exercise routine 20 years ago. You'll see why no one has come close ever since!


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    Get Fit, Become a Better Driver

    Can exercise make you a better driver? If you're putting off getting in shape, there are other reasons to hit the gym than just dropping a few unwanted pounds.


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    Make the Healthy Lifestyle Commitment

    IrongeezerSays:™  “Make the Healthy Lifestyle Commitment.” You have taken the important first step on the path to a healthy lifestyle by seeking fundamental health and fitness information from this blog.  As the Government...

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    5 Minutes Can Save Your Life

    Growing Bolder challenged renowned exercise physiologist Dr. Ellington Darden to create the shortest workout possible that can still achieve impressive results. The result is Dr. Darden's 5-minute workout. Just 5 minutes, 3 times a week is all you need!


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    Thurlow "Turbo" Rogers

    Cycling legend Thurlow "Turbo" Rogers has raced away with more than 300 victories in his career, and the 47-year-old says he's only getting better with age.


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    Ted Skup

    With so many different ways to stay fit and healthy, Ted Skup decided to keep it simple and go back to the basics – pushups. He says the pushup is a lot more than just an exercise; it's a lifestyle.


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    Strength Training Techniques for Active Adults

    Strength training programs in active adult communities like Lake Ashton is one of the best features about being a resident. The activity director at Lake Ashton always has something fun for us to do, but we all need to keep fit so...

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    Nintendo Wii Fit

    The next big evolution in exercise equipment has arrived. Only you may have to fight your kids for a chance to use it. The Nintendo Wii is suddenly the newest must-have accessory for your morning workout.


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    Mack Branham

    Mack Branham says he's just a man with a hobby. That hobby has netted him find national championships, four world championships and slew of records along the way.


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    9 Steps to Physical Fitness

    It's never too late to get in shape and the time to start is now. Step one is to consult with your doctor to get an exercise routine tailored to your needs and physical condition. Then follow these Growing Bolder Fitness tips.


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    Write About Your Life

    Writing is a great release of your thoughts and feelings. No matter what  subject you write about,  just the fact that you are writing, is unlocking your thought processes, using your memory, and exercising your brain.When we get older, we eat...

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    Living to 100 Can Be Easy As Cake

    Hitting the big 1-0-0 mark can be easier than most of us think. Experts say if you follow three simple tips you may see yourself blowing out the candles on your 100th birthday cake!


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    Boomer's Buzz: Sunday, April 20, 2008

    Sunday's Buzz: Happy birthday Edna Parker. The world's oldest person turns 115 today. Also, Countdown to Pennsylvania, Danica makes history, fine wine, aerobic exercise, unusual weather phenomena, and more.


  • Cliff Eggink, Iron Geezer
    Cliff Eggink

    Cliff Eggink, aka the Iron Geezer, gives hope to couch potatoes everywhere.


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    RX For Better Brain Health

    When it comes to your brain, the old saying "use it or lose it" could actually be considered a prescription for health.


  • Dr. Dean Ornish
    You Can Shut Down Cancer Genes in 3 Months!

    Major lifestyle changes including a better diet and more exercise not only helps you lose weight and lower your blood pressure - it actually results in dramatic changes at a genetic level.


  • Irongeezer & Irongeezelle Eggink
    "Obesity, be not proud"

     “Obesity, be not proud” From the IrongeezerSays™ Series.By Tatjana and Cliff Eggink   Two thirds of the American public is either overweight or obese. Adults and kids alike are gaining pounds and suffering dire, life...

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    Boomer's Buzz: Sunday, May 4, 2008

    Derby tragedy renews horse racing controversy, common drugs hasten decline in elderly years, exercise your brain or else you'll....uh, 98 interesting facts about dogs, and more.


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    Ellington Darden

    The man who changed the way ordinary people work out is still revolutionizing the fitness industry. Only this time, he's focusing on exercisers like himself -- those over 50.


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    5 minute workout

    Not being the most motivated person in the world, I developed my own work-out regime. I call it the 5-MININUTE WORK OUT. I do it 5 times a week. (I thought 7 times a week would be overkill.) The beauty of my fitness routine is that you can always find 5...

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    Oz Garcia

    There may not be a fountain of youth you can drink from, but nutritionist for the stars Oz Garcia has written several books that will help you read your way to looking younger!


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    Dr. Mark Hyman

    Good news! Doctors say they’ve discovered Miracle Grow for the brain and Dr. Mark Hyman says you won’t believe how easy it is for you to incorporate it into your daily life. Here’s the best part – no drugs are involved!


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    Challenge: Lose 1 Million Pounds

    If your New Year's resolution is to lose weight, you're in good company. A study by the U.S. government finds that it's the number one vow that Americans make at midnight on December 31st. Paying off debts, saving money and getting a better job come in...

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    5 Ways to Live to 100

    More experts believe any of us can reach the century mark. Find out how.


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    James' update

    You could probably tell from the picture in my profile that I'm a pretty big guy, but I didn't use to be that way. When I was 21, I still weighed 135 pounds, but now at age 44, I have an update on my personal weight deal that I'd like to share with...

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  • Bill Shafer
    A Hernia of the Heart

    It hurt. It always did. I just got used to it. After all, isn't that easier than doing something about it? Anyway, who has time in their lives for distractions like medical ailments. But it wouldn't go away. In fact, it kept getting worse. I couldn't bend...

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    Six-Time Cancer Survivor and Triathlete Wins First-Ever Growing Bolder Award

    Triathlete Tony Handler was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer and given two years to live. That was 25 years ago. Since then, he's beaten cancer six times and has been named the winner of the first-ever Growing Bolder Award presented by GrowingBolder.com.


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    5 Questions With: Kelly Perkins

    Kelly Perkins' life came full circle for her. She's a heart transplant recipient who literally took the high road after her surgery and began climbing mountains to raise awareness of the need for organ donations.


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    Dara Torres Secret Revealed

    Thank goodness for people with money, fame and desire. They're the ones who show the rest of us what's possible. In 1991, NBA superstar Magic Johnson announced that he had HIV, the virus that causes AIDS. We all thought Magic was going to die. 17 years...

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    Discover Your Inner Jock

    If you thought your days of competitive sports were behind you, think again.


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    Fast Forwards -- Bran Muffins

    We all get funny messages in our e-mail inboxes. This one made us giggle, so we thought it might brighten your day, too!


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    I'm Writing a Diet Book

    No one's happier about America's weight problem than the $50-billion-a-year diet industry. That's why I've decided to write a diet book. I've done a little research and it should be pretty easy. After all, it doesn't have to work. 95% of all diets...

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    Want to Add 14 Years to Your Life?

    Researchers just released a list of some easy things you can do to live a longer, happier life.


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    Can You Live to 100?

    Would You Want to Live to 100?


  • Boomer
    How is your life is different than your parent's lives were when they were your age?

    Each week, Growing Bolder asks top leaders, thinkers, writers, life coaches, entertainers and role models to weigh in on issues affecting our lives.


  • Boomer
    What Motivated You To Pursue Your Course In Life?

    Each week, Growing Bolder will ask top leaders, thinkers, writers, life coaches, entertainers and role models to weigh in on issues affecting your life.


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    What are your hopes for the year as we enter 2008?

    Each week, Growing Bolder asks top leaders, thinkers, writers, life coaches, entertainers and role models to weigh in on issues affecting our lives.


  • Charley French
    Charley French

    You would think a four-time world age group triathlon champion would have trained at an early age, but Charley French started at the age of 56.


  • Andy McGuffin
    Andy McGuffin

    Free-throw shooting master Andy McGuffin, 82, could school today's NBA stars.


  • Nate Leech and Family
    A Family Affair

    With more adults maintaining active and competitive lifestyles into their 50s and beyond, grown kids now spend weekends watching mom and dad compete. In the Leech family, the kids say it's a great glimpse of what their later years could be like, too.


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    The Natural: Dr. Dot Richardson

    We recently stopped to see GB member Dr. Dot Richardson in her office, but she wasn't there. The receptionist said Dot had skipped lunch to run over to a nearby softball field; when we got there, we saw another example of what makes Dot unique.


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    Kicking With Confidence

    Not everyone is willing to age gracefully! We found a group of grandmothers doing something a little bit different -- they're learning to fight to keep their vitality.


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    Corkey Nydle

    Corkey Nydle is one of the country's top senior golfers. She picks up gold every chance she gets.


  • Sumi Onodera-Leonard
    Sumi Onodera-Leonard

    Sumi Onodera-Leonard is living proof that anything is possible with determination and pluck.


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    Who's The Greatest Ever?

    If you're looking for inspiration to get off the couch – look no further. GrowingBolder.com has the world's greatest collection of interviews with amazing Masters Athletes. But who is the best over-40 athlete of all time?


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    Michael Cole

    Michael Cole is the CEO of Fit Brains and says taking 5 minutes of of your day to play will help prevent dementia.


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    Meet Fred the Fitness Guy

    You may recognize Fred the Fitness guy from his jazzed up GrowingBolder.com profile page, but wait until you meet the real Fred. He's thoughtful, caring, deeply spiritual and seems to have discovered the secrets to happiness.


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    Bernadette Pace

    Bernadette Pace is a 65-year-old who likes to fly high – literally. She's a trapeze extraordinaire who has taken her talents to higher levels. She's even built a flying trapeze rig in her own backyard!


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    Jack La Lanne

    Jack La Lanne was so far ahead of his time, people thought he was nuts. Today, he's revered worldwide and he's still Growing Bolder.


  • Sandy Scott
    Broken Neck to Broken Record

    Cycling stud Sandy Scott is a wildman on wheels. Just two years after breaking his neck, he's not only back on his bike, he's shattering records and eating up competitors.


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    Dave Zarco, George Schmidt

    Meet two of the top athletes competing in the 2007 Senior National Games.


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    The Couple That Sweats Together ...

    Triathlons are hard enough, but imagine competing against your spouse! Carol and Joe Neal recently celebrated their 40th anniversary, and their relationship is as strong as their bodies.


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    Tips From a Pro: Part 2

    You don't have to be a pro to golf like one. PGA member Jay Golden is back with more tips on increasing your golf game, while decreasing your score.


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    Andora Quinby

    Many people take up new sports in their better years, but after turning 78, one woman decided to take up weightlifting.


  • Brent Weigner
    Brent Weigner

    Brent Weigner's passion for pushing his body's limits in ultra-marathons has taken him to every continent on the planet, including a race at the North Pole.


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    Betty Jarvis

    Betty Jarvis walked into the Masters Indoor National Championships with a cane and walked out with a world record.


  • Anibal Lopez
    Anibal Lopez

    World-class bodybuilder Anibal Lopez has combined his passions for lifting weights and helping others.


  • Track Runner
    Nadine O'Connor

    Now in her 60s, Nadine O'Connor is a track and field superstar and loving every minute of it.


  • Terry Roach
    Terry Roach

    Amazingly, senior athlete Terry Roach turned her major injuries into inspiration for competing. She's a walking medical miracle that has overcome the worst to become the best.


  • Charlie Futrell
    Charlie Futrell

    Charlie Futrell is an 85-year-old superman.


  • Sumi Onodera-Leonard
    Out of a Coma, Back on Track

    World Masters Track Champion Sumi Onodera-Leonard, 76, has overcome a devastating car wreck to get back in the game.


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    Three Times the Fun

    Slap on your swim caps, lace up your shoes and push the pedals to the metal for the 2007 Geezerjock National Championship triathlon.


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    Can You Say 'Wiiii'?

    A group of grandparents bought their grandkids Wii video game systems but decided they were too much fun to just let the kids enjoy.


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    Strong Bodies, Strong Family

    Dr. Ellington Darden helped revolutionize the way we work out, and now he's helping everyone from kids to people over 50 stay fit for life.


  • Claudette Braswell
    Claudette Braswell

    Claudette Braswell ran faster, shot better and threw farther than 1,000 other female competitors to become the Florida State Female Senior Athlete of the Year.


  • Skip Rogers
    Skip Rogers

    Most would think a broken neck, a ripped Achilles tendon, two heart clots and a staph infection would stop an athlete in their tracks. But not Skip Rogers. The big-time cyclist is still riding and breaking records.


  • Sister Madonna Buder
    Sister Madonna Buder

    Known as the "Nun on the Run," Sister Madonna Buder has finished about 40 marathons and 34 Ironman triathlons and two years ago, at the age of 75, she became the oldest woman to finish the Ironman World Championships.



 

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