Tag Archives: Women Over 50

Are You a Female and Over 50? You Need to Strength-Train!

Are you one of the women over 50 that I see ambling along the walking trail I jog on? You never seem to break a sweat. Real aerobic exercise needs to be more invigorating that that. And when you get home, after you’ve given your body a few hours to recover, you need to spend […]

Five Great Hairstyles for Women Over 50

Who says that when you reach 50 your hairstyle options are limited? Women who are over 50 no longer have to succumb to the blue rinsed, tight rows of curls that Vicki Lawrence’s Mama helped make a stereotype. With such stunners as Helen Mirren and Christie Brinkley over the age of 50, it’s evident the […]

Important Medical Exams Once You Turn 50

If I’d been born 100 years ago, chances are I wouldn’t even be here today as the average life expectancy for women in 2007 was only about 47 years ago. But even if today’s 50 year olds can expect to live much longer, as well as enjoy active lives, they still need to bite the […]

Easy Work-Out Routines for Women Over 50

If you’re a woman over the age of 50, starting a new workout routine can present unique challenges. First of all, a willing mind doesn’t always mean a willing body, especially if you’ve lived a sedentary life. Exercise routines can be eased into appropriate routines to restore fitness and vitality without the risk of injury […]

Aerobic Workouts for Women Over 50

A middle age slowdown seems inevitable once you hit 50, but you can challenge your fate with aerobic exercise. Your efforts don’t have to be costly. You don’t have to join a gym, rent equipment, wear sexy exercise gear or buy a 10 part workout series on DVD. Aerobic exercise can be as easy as […]