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And You Are HOW Old?
40 years out of high school I found myself in an exercise class called Bay Area Boot Camp. There I was at 6:30 a.m. on a chilly, rainy morning, jogging laps around a duck pond, avoiding duck poo, while wondering what possessed me to get into this class!
For the Love of the Game
Many parents believe that after-school sports are a vital part of their kids' upbringing. But, others believe that there's very little "play" left in sports. Instead, they think sports cause kids a lot of stress.
Chinese Exercises Benefit Older Adults
Healthy seniors who practice a combination of Chinese exercises three times a week for six months experience significant physical benefits after only two months, say researchers at the University of Illinois.
Prevent Exercise-Related Injuries
Aging puts some limits on how long and how intensely you can exercise. Growing older also makes you more prone to injuries during physical activity. Boomers can be at particular risk though, because they might just be discovering their bodies aren't as young as they used to be. By all means, exercise to stay in shape, but take precautions to prevent injuries.
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