Nordic walking, also known as pole walking, requires more effort to be applied to the poles with each step than conventional walking does. Upper body muscles are stimulated more during...
A recent study linked bacteria in our gut to positive emotions like happiness and hopefulness and healthier emotion management skills. “The gut contains trillions of microorganisms...
A recent article presents an overview of the GenerationTech survey and describes attitudes and acceptance related to technology in general and as a means to support active and healthy aging....
Jane Fonda has shared a photo of herself taken mid-workout as she undertook a special fitness regime designed for the over-50s.
The 83-year-old actor is a fan of walking and fitness club ...
In a study of close to 4,000 older adults (age range, 60-83; 25%, women). with accelerometer data, barriers associated with decreased physical activity and increased sedentary behavior in later...
Frequent socializing may extend the lifespan of older people, suggests a recent study of more than 28,000 Chinese people. Socializing nearly every day seems to be the most beneficial for a long...
Active-aging organizations may want to pay more attention to their digital health platforms and infrastructure, as 2022 saw digital health adoption increases among groups that have long been...
Hi, I'm Malin Svensson at Nordic Body. I'm the founder and owner of Nordic Body, which is a walking and fitness club for the 50 plus. Today, I want to talk about the past, reflect on the past year,...
How do you view your body? Do you take it for granted? Do you appreciate your body?
Hi, I'm Malin Svensson at Nordic body. We are a walking and fitness club for the 50 plus. Today I want to talk...
As a fitness expert for 25 years for the 50+ population, I have witnessed fantastic progress and results for people that have stayed consistent over time. I’m sure you can see how it’s...
When somebody says complainingly, “I’m getting old,” I always ask the question, “What is the alternative?” It may take a moment, but when they finally realize I...
Do You Know Your Feet?
When was the last time you checked in with your feet – including your toes? Have you looked at your feet lately? When was the last time you walked without socks and...