“Gyrotonics”. The name has a sci-fi ring to it, and the equipment–consisting of a 7-foot tower and a rack-like bench with pulleys, weights and cables–can look a bit intimidating. But the benefits of Gyrotonic exercise has led to a growing number of devotees, according to a recent L.A. Times story.
Unlike most exercise machines, which are […]

A growing number of middle-aged men who have lost their jobs are becoming increasingly choosy about taking a new job, according to an article in today’s New York Times.
The article, titled, “Men Not Working, and Not Wanting Just Any Job,” reports that 13% of men ages 30 to 55 have dropped out of the workforce after their […]

Imagine the shock when your new boss is barely older than one of your children. It’s happening more often now that mature workers are choosing to work longer.
But there are resources to help you understand and cope with a younger boss.
One is an online exercise from the Center for Generational Studies. The exercise offers a series […]

To those adults who rationalize their lack of exercise by thinking, “Well, I’ve really never been active, so why bother starting now?”: You’ve officially run out of excuses. A study in the current issue of Heart magazine suggests that even if you only start exercising after age 40, you can still greatly reduce your risk […]

For $395, you can get a two night stay at the Standard Hotel in Miami, your choice of one in-room massage or two quickie massages, herbal baths, 2 free yoga classes, and a healthy dinner for two at the Standard’s Lido Restaurant. Now you have no choice but to relax. Use the code Lucky Me […]

The next time you visit New York City, why not take a drive upstate for a few days and attend one of the day long seminars at the Culinary Institute of America? For between $170-$285, you can take classes in sauces, grilling,  French cuisine and fine wine. The school is located in Hyde Park, New […]

When 50-somethings Debbie Moser and Mitch Berliner decided to get married last year, they also decided to get fit–and share their progress with the folks at AARP Magazine. The result: a seven-part fitness diary that details the couple’s successes and setbacks over six months. Their goal wasn’t dramatic weight-loss; instead, they wanted healthier bodies and […]

What do you want out of your retirement job?
RetirementJobs.com conducted a recent survey and found that people age 50 and above are most looking for flexibility, security and independence in their retirement jobs. A minority are interested in starting their own businesses.
“Fifty-plus job seekers place a big premium on flexible work conditions, to the point where […]