--- title: Fitness Over 40 Blog | Prime of Life Fitness (2) description: Fitness and nutrition tips to help Baby Boomers and Seniors enjoy the prime of their lives. (2) --- [![personal-training](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/hs-fs/file-1627359819-jpg/PrimeofLifefitness/personal-training.jpg)](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/) - [Client Log In](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/personal-training/online-personal-training/)| - [Contact](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/contact)| - [Home](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/) 720-295-0150 # Fitness Over 40 ## [Increase Your Motivation to Exercise](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/Fitness-over-40-blog/bid/139780/Increase-Your-Motivation-to-Exercise) Posted by [LeeAnn Langdon](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/fitness-over-40-blog/author/leeann-langdon) on Fri, Dec 14, 2012 @ 09:42 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/hs-fs/file-16258097-jpg/images/motivation_to_exercise.jpg) ](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/Fitness-over-40-blog/bid/139780/Increase-Your-Motivation-to-Exercise) Your doctor's telling you; your family's telling you; your company's HR department is telling you. Sometimes it seems like everyone is telling you to get more exercise. [Read More](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/Fitness-over-40-blog/bid/139780/Increase-Your-Motivation-to-Exercise) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/Fitness-over-40-blog/bid/139780/Increase-Your-Motivation-to-Exercise#comments-listing) Tags: [lifestyle habits](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/fitness-over-40-blog/topic/lifestyle-habits), [exercise](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/fitness-over-40-blog/topic/exercise), [motivation](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/fitness-over-40-blog/topic/motivation) ## [Balance Exercises for Seniors: Body Awareness](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/Fitness-over-40-blog/bid/137151/Balance-Exercises-for-Seniors-Body-Awareness) Posted by [LeeAnn Langdon](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/fitness-over-40-blog/author/leeann-langdon) on Tue, Oct 23, 2012 @ 03:24 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/hs-fs/file-16242081-jpg/images/balance_centered.jpg) ](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/Fitness-over-40-blog/bid/137151/Balance-Exercises-for-Seniors-Body-Awareness) It's not just seniors and the frail elderly who worry about losing their balance. A diminished sense of balance is one of the top concerns I hear from women in their 50s and 60s. The sense that their balance isn't what it used to be, coupled with a diagnosis of low bone density leaves many women feeling vulnerable and fearful. [Read More](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/Fitness-over-40-blog/bid/137151/Balance-Exercises-for-Seniors-Body-Awareness) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/Fitness-over-40-blog/bid/137151/Balance-Exercises-for-Seniors-Body-Awareness#comments-listing) Tags: [balance](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/fitness-over-40-blog/topic/balance), [Baby Boomer](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/fitness-over-40-blog/topic/baby-boomer), [senior exercise](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/fitness-over-40-blog/topic/senior-exercise), [functional fitness](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/fitness-over-40-blog/topic/functional-fitness) ## [A Fitness Program to Improve Quality of Life for Seniors](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/Fitness-over-40-blog/bid/134931/A-Fitness-Program-to-Improve-Quality-of-Life-for-Seniors) Posted by [LeeAnn Langdon](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/fitness-over-40-blog/author/leeann-langdon) on Tue, Sep 25, 2012 @ 10:30 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/hs-fs/file-16251149-jpg/images/functional_fitness_program.jpg) ](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/Fitness-over-40-blog/bid/134931/A-Fitness-Program-to-Improve-Quality-of-Life-for-Seniors) If you think being a senior means being condemned to a life of inactivity and pain because of aching joints, fragile bones, chronic illness and mental decline, I have good news for you. There is a fitness program for you that may prevent some of those issues if you start soon enough. And even if you already have chronic, debilitating health issues, this fitness program can relieve some of your pain and can dramatically improve your quality of life. [Read More](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/Fitness-over-40-blog/bid/134931/A-Fitness-Program-to-Improve-Quality-of-Life-for-Seniors) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/Fitness-over-40-blog/bid/134931/A-Fitness-Program-to-Improve-Quality-of-Life-for-Seniors#comments-listing) Tags: [balance](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/fitness-over-40-blog/topic/balance), [exercise](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/fitness-over-40-blog/topic/exercise), [senior exercise](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/fitness-over-40-blog/topic/senior-exercise), [functional fitness](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/fitness-over-40-blog/topic/functional-fitness), [flexibility](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/fitness-over-40-blog/topic/flexibility) ## [Relaxation Exercises for Busy Baby Boomers](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/Fitness-over-40-blog/bid/106547/Relaxation-Exercises-for-Busy-Baby-Boomers) Posted by [LeeAnn Langdon](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/fitness-over-40-blog/author/leeann-langdon) on Fri, Sep 07, 2012 @ 11:53 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/hs-fs/file-16265222-jpg/images/relax.jpg) ](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/Fitness-over-40-blog/bid/106547/Relaxation-Exercises-for-Busy-Baby-Boomers) As the first wave of Baby Boomers begins retiring, they've never been busier. While many have retired, most are still busy with careers, hobbies, volunteer work, and caregiving for multiple generations of family. [Read More](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/Fitness-over-40-blog/bid/106547/Relaxation-Exercises-for-Busy-Baby-Boomers) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/Fitness-over-40-blog/bid/106547/Relaxation-Exercises-for-Busy-Baby-Boomers#comments-listing) Tags: [balance](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/fitness-over-40-blog/topic/balance), [Baby Boomer](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/fitness-over-40-blog/topic/baby-boomer), [lifestyle habits](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/fitness-over-40-blog/topic/lifestyle-habits), [relaxation](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/fitness-over-40-blog/topic/relaxation) ## [Can You Be Fit Over 40 and Still Have a Life?](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/Fitness-over-40-blog/bid/132719/Can-You-Be-Fit-Over-40-and-Still-Have-a-Life) Posted by [LeeAnn Langdon](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/fitness-over-40-blog/author/leeann-langdon) on Fri, Aug 10, 2012 @ 02:13 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/hs-fs/file-16249752-jpg/images/fit_over_40.jpg) ](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/Fitness-over-40-blog/bid/132719/Can-You-Be-Fit-Over-40-and-Still-Have-a-Life) If I've learned one thing as a personal trainer it's that working out is the easy part of getting fit. The hard part is wrapping your life and your brain around the new habits you'll need to sustain life-long fitness. [Read More](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/Fitness-over-40-blog/bid/132719/Can-You-Be-Fit-Over-40-and-Still-Have-a-Life) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/Fitness-over-40-blog/bid/132719/Can-You-Be-Fit-Over-40-and-Still-Have-a-Life#comments-listing) Tags: [Baby Boomer](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/fitness-over-40-blog/topic/baby-boomer), [lifestyle habits](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/fitness-over-40-blog/topic/lifestyle-habits), [motivation](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/fitness-over-40-blog/topic/motivation) ## [Five Ways to Sabotage Your Baby Boomer Fitness Program](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/Fitness-over-40-blog/bid/130973/Five-Ways-to-Sabotage-Your-Baby-Boomer-Fitness-Program) Posted by [LeeAnn Langdon](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/fitness-over-40-blog/author/leeann-langdon) on Wed, Jul 25, 2012 @ 10:28 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/hs-fs/file-16256057-jpg/images/knee_joint.jpg) ](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/Fitness-over-40-blog/bid/130973/Five-Ways-to-Sabotage-Your-Baby-Boomer-Fitness-Program) The Baby Boom generation is known for staying active and refusing to slow down as they age. That's all well and good, but if you're trying to stay fit and healthy, you may accidentally be sabotaging your own fitness. [Read More](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/Fitness-over-40-blog/bid/130973/Five-Ways-to-Sabotage-Your-Baby-Boomer-Fitness-Program) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/Fitness-over-40-blog/bid/130973/Five-Ways-to-Sabotage-Your-Baby-Boomer-Fitness-Program#comments-listing) Tags: [Baby Boomer](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/fitness-over-40-blog/topic/baby-boomer), [lifestyle habits](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/fitness-over-40-blog/topic/lifestyle-habits), [exercise](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/fitness-over-40-blog/topic/exercise), [diet](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/fitness-over-40-blog/topic/diet) ## [Five Myths About In Home Personal Training for Seniors](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/Fitness-over-40-blog/bid/129875/Five-Myths-About-In-Home-Personal-Training-for-Seniors) Posted by [LeeAnn Langdon](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/fitness-over-40-blog/author/leeann-langdon) on Wed, Jun 27, 2012 @ 10:10 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/hs-fs/file-16255334-jpg/images/in_home_personal_training_for_seniors.jpg) ](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/Fitness-over-40-blog/bid/129875/Five-Myths-About-In-Home-Personal-Training-for-Seniors) Whenever I can I like to help people better understand the work I do as a personal trainer. I often encounter misunderstandings about what it's like to work with a personal trainer, so here are five common myths about in home personal training for seniors that I'd like to debunk. [Read More](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/Fitness-over-40-blog/bid/129875/Five-Myths-About-In-Home-Personal-Training-for-Seniors) 2 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/Fitness-over-40-blog/bid/129875/Five-Myths-About-In-Home-Personal-Training-for-Seniors#comments-listing) Tags: [exercise](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/fitness-over-40-blog/topic/exercise), [senior exercise](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/fitness-over-40-blog/topic/senior-exercise), [functional fitness](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/fitness-over-40-blog/topic/functional-fitness) ## [Low Back Stretches for Gardeners](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/Fitness-over-40-blog/bid/129605/Low-Back-Stretches-for-Gardeners) Posted by [LeeAnn Langdon](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/fitness-over-40-blog/author/leeann-langdon) on Sat, Jun 23, 2012 @ 12:54 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/hs-fs/file-16268477-png/images/standing_spinal_extension.png) ](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/Fitness-over-40-blog/bid/129605/Low-Back-Stretches-for-Gardeners) Ever since I planted my first bean seed in a paper cup back in grade school, I've been an avid gardener. But the older I get, the more I realize what a toll gardening can take on my aging Baby Boomer body. [Read More](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/Fitness-over-40-blog/bid/129605/Low-Back-Stretches-for-Gardeners) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/Fitness-over-40-blog/bid/129605/Low-Back-Stretches-for-Gardeners#comments-listing) Tags: [Baby Boomer](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/fitness-over-40-blog/topic/baby-boomer), [senior exercise](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/fitness-over-40-blog/topic/senior-exercise), [flexibility](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/fitness-over-40-blog/topic/flexibility), [stretches](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/fitness-over-40-blog/topic/stretches) ## [How to Get Motivated to Exercise: A 7-Step Plan](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/Fitness-over-40-blog/bid/127840/How-to-Get-Motivated-to-Exercise-A-7-Step-Plan) Posted by [LeeAnn Langdon](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/fitness-over-40-blog/author/leeann-langdon) on Wed, Jun 06, 2012 @ 06:47 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/hs-fs/file-16251483-jpg/images/get_motivated_to_exercise_2.jpg) ](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/Fitness-over-40-blog/bid/127840/How-to-Get-Motivated-to-Exercise-A-7-Step-Plan) Motivation to exercise is a holy grail that some people seem to chase their whole life. So how do other people manage to make time to exercise and get excited about doing it? [Read More](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/Fitness-over-40-blog/bid/127840/How-to-Get-Motivated-to-Exercise-A-7-Step-Plan) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/Fitness-over-40-blog/bid/127840/How-to-Get-Motivated-to-Exercise-A-7-Step-Plan#comments-listing) Tags: [lifestyle habits](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/fitness-over-40-blog/topic/lifestyle-habits), [exercise](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/fitness-over-40-blog/topic/exercise), [motivation](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/fitness-over-40-blog/topic/motivation) ## [Ask a Personal Trainer: Can Exercise Be Part of My Arthritis Therapy?](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/Fitness-over-40-blog/bid/127575/Ask-a-Personal-Trainer-Can-Exercise-Be-Part-of-My-Arthritis-Therapy) Posted by [LeeAnn Langdon](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/fitness-over-40-blog/author/leeann-langdon) on Sat, Jun 02, 2012 @ 08:59 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/hs-fs/file-16265591-gif/images/rheumatoid_arthritis_joint.gif) ](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/Fitness-over-40-blog/bid/127575/Ask-a-Personal-Trainer-Can-Exercise-Be-Part-of-My-Arthritis-Therapy) Arthritis is a painful condition that affects millions of Americans. The CDC estimates that 50 million U.S. adults have been told by a physician that they have some form of arthritis (including osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, gout, lupus and fibromyalgia). In 2007-2009, 50% of adults aged 65 or older reported an arthritis diagnosis. 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