Activities Archives - Advanced Adults https://www.advancedadults.com/category/activities/ Aging is not the end of the world Fri, 27 Mar 2026 09:47:11 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://www.advancedadults.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/cropped-logo--32x32.webp Activities Archives - Advanced Adults https://www.advancedadults.com/category/activities/ 32 32 How about… Neurowellness? https://www.advancedadults.com/how-about-neurowellness/ https://www.advancedadults.com/how-about-neurowellness/#respond Fri, 27 Mar 2026 09:41:35 +0000 https://www.advancedadults.com/?p=391 If you’ve been hanging out with me here at advancedadults.com for a while, you know I’m obsessed with one thing: living our best, most vibrant lives. We’ve talked a lot about physical fitness, but today I want to dive into the “hardware” upstairs. We’re moving past the old-school “anti-aging” talk. Honestly, who wants to just […]

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]]> https://www.advancedadults.com/how-about-neurowellness/feed/ 0 The 10-Minute Shield: My Science-Backed Guide to Preventing Bone Loss https://www.advancedadults.com/the-10-minute-shield-my-science-backed-guide-to-preventing-bone-loss/ https://www.advancedadults.com/the-10-minute-shield-my-science-backed-guide-to-preventing-bone-loss/#respond Wed, 11 Mar 2026 09:48:11 +0000 https://www.advancedadults.com/?p=386 For years, I’ve heard the same advice: “Chris, just keep walking and you’ll be fine!” 🚶‍♂️ While I love a good stroll as much as the next guy, the latest science is telling us a different story. If we want to keep our independence and keep our “frame” sturdy, walking alone won’t cut it. 🛑 […]

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]]> https://www.advancedadults.com/the-10-minute-shield-my-science-backed-guide-to-preventing-bone-loss/feed/ 0 Bringing the Outdoors In: Why I’ve Started a Kitchen Garden https://www.advancedadults.com/bringing-the-outdoors-in-why-ive-started-a-kitchen-garden/ https://www.advancedadults.com/bringing-the-outdoors-in-why-ive-started-a-kitchen-garden/#respond Sun, 22 Feb 2026 16:49:30 +0000 https://www.advancedadults.com/?p=382 I was standing in my kitchen the other morning, looking at a sad, wilted bunch of supermarket cilantro, and I thought to myself – there has to be a better way. I’ve always loved being out in the yard, but let’s be honest, sometimes the weather or the knees don’t want to cooperate with a […]

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]]> https://www.advancedadults.com/bringing-the-outdoors-in-why-ive-started-a-kitchen-garden/feed/ 0 Winter Doesn’t Have to Mean “Hibernation” – Staying Active When the Temperature Drops https://www.advancedadults.com/winter-doesnt-have-to-mean-hibernation-staying-active-when-the-temperature-drops/ https://www.advancedadults.com/winter-doesnt-have-to-mean-hibernation-staying-active-when-the-temperature-drops/#respond Sat, 14 Feb 2026 18:16:27 +0000 https://www.advancedadults.com/?p=377 I’ll be honest – when I looked out the window this morning and saw that grey, biting frost, my first instinct wasn’t to lace up my trainers. It was to pour a second cup of coffee and stay exactly where I was. When we were younger, we might have powered through the cold without a […]

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]]> https://www.advancedadults.com/winter-doesnt-have-to-mean-hibernation-staying-active-when-the-temperature-drops/feed/ 0 Why Your Joints Aren’t “Expiring” – They Just Need a Different Kind of Love https://www.advancedadults.com/why-your-joints-arent-expiring-they-just-need-a-different-kind-of-love/ Sat, 07 Feb 2026 16:25:32 +0000 https://www.advancedadults.com/?p=369 I remember the exact moment I realized things were changing. I was reaching for a heavy metal billet on the bottom shelf at work, and my knees made a sound like a dry branch snapping in the woods. It wasn’t just the noise; it was that sudden, sharp “not today” from my joints. For a […]

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]]> How Pets Can Improve Health and Happiness After 50 https://www.advancedadults.com/how-pets-can-improve-health-and-happiness-after-50/ Wed, 06 Aug 2025 14:07:14 +0000 https://www.advancedadults.com/?p=347 When we think about healthy aging, we often focus on things like diet, exercise, and regular check-ups. But one often-overlooked factor in our emotional and physical well-being—especially after 50—is something warm, furry, and always happy to see us: pets. Whether it’s the wag of a dog’s tail, the purring of a cat curled in your […]

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]]> Staying Safe in the Heat: Hot Weather Tips for Older Adults https://www.advancedadults.com/staying-safe-in-the-heat-hot-weather-tips-for-older-adults/ Sun, 13 Jul 2025 14:00:49 +0000 https://www.advancedadults.com/?p=337 When summer brings long, sunny days and rising temperatures, many people welcome the warmth—but extreme heat can be dangerous, especially for older adults. As we age, our bodies become less efficient at regulating temperature, and we may not feel thirst as strongly as we used to. Add to that certain medications or health conditions, and […]

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]]> Rope Flow for Seniors: A Fun, Gentle Way to Boost Mobility, Coordination, and Strength https://www.advancedadults.com/rope-flow-for-seniors-a-fun-gentle-way-to-boost-mobility-coordination-and-strength/ Thu, 03 Jul 2025 08:33:14 +0000 https://www.advancedadults.com/?p=333 When we think of ropes and fitness, most people picture intense battle ropes or climbing challenges. But there’s a different kind of rope training that’s gentler, rhythmic, and surprisingly effective for older adults—it’s called rope flow. Rope flow is a circular, fluid movement practice using a light rope, designed to improve mobility, coordination, joint health, […]

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]]> Outdoor Fitness: Discovering Bodyweight Training Equipment in Local Parks https://www.advancedadults.com/outdoor-fitness-discovering-bodyweight-training-equipment-in-local-parks/ Thu, 15 May 2025 11:31:12 +0000 https://www.advancedadults.com/?p=324 I went for a walk the other day—nothing unusual, just stretching my legs, getting in some steps, and clearing my head. But then I stumbled across something that made me stop in my tracks: a set of outdoor training equipment, tucked away near the path like a hidden fitness treasure. Pull-up bars, resistance stations, sit-up […]

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]]> How Strength Training Prevents Muscle Loss After 50 https://www.advancedadults.com/how-strength-training-prevents-muscle-loss-after-50/ Wed, 30 Apr 2025 08:56:17 +0000 https://www.advancedadults.com/?p=318 One of the most surprising things I’ve learned on my journey toward better health in my 50s is just how important strength training is—not just for looking fit, but for staying mobile, independent, and healthy. After 50, our bodies naturally begin to lose muscle mass in a process called sarcopenia. But here’s the good news: […]

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