Tag Archives: senior fitness
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80 Year Old Marathoner Sets Record
If you’ve never heard the name Ed Whitlock, that’s not surprising. He’s not famous anywhere outside running circles, but he’s inspirational to a number of folks in the medical community because he’s still running. Running marathons. Running … Continue
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Maine Senior Games: Older Athletes Star!
Are you a competitor who enjoys the thrill of victory (and deals well with the agony of defeat?) If you’re 50 this year (or over) you can compete in the Maine Senior Games, hosted by Southern Maine … Continue
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Senior Driving: AARP Driver Safety Classes in Maine
Did you know that insurance companies in Maine are required by law to give discounts to drivers 55 years of age and older who complete a safe driving course at least once every three years? If you want to … Continue
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Young @ Heart: Maine Welcomes Elder Chorus
Young @ Heart, an internationally-famous group of singing seniors, makes its first Maine appearance March 27 at Merrill Auditorium. The rocking choral group hails from Northampton, Mass. Formed in 1982, over the years they’ve collaborated nationally and internationally with others groups … Continue
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Exercise and muscle cramps
Charley horse! Wow, those muscle cramps, often in the calf, can stop you in mid-swim or make you sit right up in bed. What causes a charley horse? They’re muscle spasms, with several common causes: muscle overuse … Continue
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Cut Your Diabetes Risk
I was re-reading an older issue of Ladies’ Home Journal the other day, and thought I’d share some information from an article about diabetes risk. Losing weight reduces your chances of developing type-2 diabetes, but there are … Continue
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What will you do this spring?
I’m very excited on this sunny day to actually get out and get moving! Exercise doesn’t have to be monotonous, exhausting or painful. I’m very encouraged but what I see!