--- title: Fitness Over 40 Blog | Prime of Life Fitness | Baby Boomer description: Baby Boomer | Fitness and nutrition tips to help Baby Boomers and Seniors enjoy the prime of their lives. --- [![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 ## [Balance and Fitness Assessments for Seniors Now Available in Denver Metro Area](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/Fitness-over-40-blog/bid/184882/Balance-and-Fitness-Assessments-for-Seniors-Now-Available-in-Denver-Metro-Area) Posted by [LeeAnn Langdon](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/fitness-over-40-blog/author/leeann-langdon) on Tue, Aug 05, 2014 @ 09:24 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/hs-fs/file-1378377083-jpg/images/senior_balance.jpg) ](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/Fitness-over-40-blog/bid/184882/Balance-and-Fitness-Assessments-for-Seniors-Now-Available-in-Denver-Metro-Area) "Sign me up for assisted living! I can't wait to give up my home, move to an institution and say goodbye to my privacy and independence." You're not likely to hear any older adults saying those words any time soon! [Read More](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/Fitness-over-40-blog/bid/184882/Balance-and-Fitness-Assessments-for-Seniors-Now-Available-in-Denver-Metro-Area) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/Fitness-over-40-blog/bid/184882/Balance-and-Fitness-Assessments-for-Seniors-Now-Available-in-Denver-Metro-Area#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), [flexibility](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/fitness-over-40-blog/topic/flexibility) ## [Positive Wellness, Positive You at Colorado Free University](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/Fitness-over-40-blog/bid/157369/Positive-Wellness-Positive-You-at-Colorado-Free-University) Posted by [LeeAnn Langdon](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/fitness-over-40-blog/author/leeann-langdon) on Fri, Jun 13, 2014 @ 09:10 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/hs-fs/file-391383295-jpg/images/senior_exercise_-_cathy_yeulet.jpg) ](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/Fitness-over-40-blog/bid/157369/Positive-Wellness-Positive-You-at-Colorado-Free-University) Wouldn't it be great if you felt healthy, happy and fulfilled all the time? If you'd like to enjoy a whole-person state of wellness that's so much more than just the absence of illness, you'll want to check out the newest Prime of Life Fitness class at Colorado Free University. [Read More](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/Fitness-over-40-blog/bid/157369/Positive-Wellness-Positive-You-at-Colorado-Free-University) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/Fitness-over-40-blog/bid/157369/Positive-Wellness-Positive-You-at-Colorado-Free-University#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), [workshops](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/fitness-over-40-blog/topic/workshops) ## [7 Biggest Exercise Mistakes Boomers Make](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/Fitness-over-40-blog/bid/143746/7-Biggest-Exercise-Mistakes-Boomers-Make) Posted by [LeeAnn Langdon](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/fitness-over-40-blog/author/leeann-langdon) on Mon, Mar 25, 2013 @ 11:24 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/hs-fs/file-25009296-jpg/images/stretch.jpg) ](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/Fitness-over-40-blog/bid/143746/7-Biggest-Exercise-Mistakes-Boomers-Make) Welcome to the Baby Boom. A generation of 76 million Americans, all determined never to grow old. Except the oldest of us are reaching retirement age, and the youngest are staring down the big 5-0. One thing these 76 million folks have in common is a determination to stay active and maintain a youthful attitude at any age. But in their determination to stay active, many Boomers are making some dramatic exercise mistakes.  [Read More](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/Fitness-over-40-blog/bid/143746/7-Biggest-Exercise-Mistakes-Boomers-Make) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/Fitness-over-40-blog/bid/143746/7-Biggest-Exercise-Mistakes-Boomers-Make#comments-listing) Tags: [Baby Boomer](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/fitness-over-40-blog/topic/baby-boomer), [exercise](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/fitness-over-40-blog/topic/exercise) ## [Fitness for Women at Midlife and Beyond](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/Fitness-over-40-blog/bid/141509/Fitness-for-Women-at-Midlife-and-Beyond) Posted by [LeeAnn Langdon](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/fitness-over-40-blog/author/leeann-langdon) on Fri, Jan 18, 2013 @ 01:22 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/hs-fs/file-16040984-jpg/images/fitness_for_women_at_midlife.jpg) ](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/Fitness-over-40-blog/bid/141509/Fitness-for-Women-at-Midlife-and-Beyond) A big percentage of my clientele consists of women at midlife who are looking for a fitness program that will help them age gracefully, vibrantly and independently. Often they've been burned by the one-size-fits-all approach at their local fitness center. I think it's vitally important to design a fitness program that fits your unique needs, goals and limitations, but there are a few key factors that are common for almost everyone. [Read More](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/Fitness-over-40-blog/bid/141509/Fitness-for-Women-at-Midlife-and-Beyond) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/Fitness-over-40-blog/bid/141509/Fitness-for-Women-at-Midlife-and-Beyond#comments-listing) Tags: [Baby Boomer](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/fitness-over-40-blog/topic/baby-boomer), [exercise](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/fitness-over-40-blog/topic/exercise), [senior exercise](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/fitness-over-40-blog/topic/senior-exercise), [weight training](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/fitness-over-40-blog/topic/weight-training), [cardiovascular exercise](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/fitness-over-40-blog/topic/cardiovascular-exercise), [flexibility](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/fitness-over-40-blog/topic/flexibility), [weight bearing exercise](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/fitness-over-40-blog/topic/weight-bearing-exercise) ## [How to Climb the Stairs When Your Knees Hurt](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/Fitness-over-40-blog/bid/141251/How-to-Climb-the-Stairs-When-Your-Knees-Hurt) Posted by [LeeAnn Langdon](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/fitness-over-40-blog/author/leeann-langdon) on Fri, Jan 11, 2013 @ 12:38 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/hs-fs/file-13002921-jpg/images/glute_bridge_1.jpg) ](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/Fitness-over-40-blog/bid/141251/How-to-Climb-the-Stairs-When-Your-Knees-Hurt) One of the questions I get asked all the time in my Denver personal training sessions is "how can I climb stairs with my bad knees?" Stair climbing is a challenging move, even with perfectly functioning knees, because it involves balancing on a single leg, lifting  the whole body weight against gravity (with a single leg), shifting the weight to the other leg, and coordinating the movements of three joints and lots of muscles in each leg. [Read More](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/Fitness-over-40-blog/bid/141251/How-to-Climb-the-Stairs-When-Your-Knees-Hurt) 6 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/Fitness-over-40-blog/bid/141251/How-to-Climb-the-Stairs-When-Your-Knees-Hurt#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), [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), [weight bearing exercise](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/fitness-over-40-blog/topic/weight-bearing-exercise) ## [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) ## [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) ## [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) [All posts](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/fitness-over-40-blog/all) [Next Page](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/fitness-over-40-blog/topic/baby-boomer/page/2) [![FREE QUIZ:Is a Personal TrainerRight for](https://d1n2i0nchws850.cloudfront.net/portals/105032/2d230d0f-0ce0-4d5a-99ba-67fcf8fe08d9/download-our-whitepaper.png)](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/is-a-personal-trainer-right-for-you) ### Let's Connect! ### Subscribe to the Fitness Over 40 Blog ### Most Popular Posts ### Ask the Trainer ### Browse by Tag - [exercise (57)](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/fitness-over-40-blog/topic/exercise) - [lifestyle habits (34)](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/fitness-over-40-blog/topic/lifestyle-habits) - [Baby Boomer (30)](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/fitness-over-40-blog/topic/baby-boomer) - [senior exercise (24)](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/fitness-over-40-blog/topic/senior-exercise) - [motivation (21)](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/fitness-over-40-blog/topic/motivation) - [functional fitness (18)](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/fitness-over-40-blog/topic/functional-fitness) - [balance (17)](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/fitness-over-40-blog/topic/balance) - [personal training (15)](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/fitness-over-40-blog/topic/personal-training) - [flexibility (14)](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/fitness-over-40-blog/topic/flexibility) - [cardiovascular exercise (13)](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/fitness-over-40-blog/topic/cardiovascular-exercise) - [diet (13)](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/fitness-over-40-blog/topic/diet) - [bone density (11)](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/fitness-over-40-blog/topic/bone-density) - [weight loss (11)](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/fitness-over-40-blog/topic/weight-loss) - [strength (10)](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/fitness-over-40-blog/topic/strength) - [safety (9)](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/fitness-over-40-blog/topic/safety) - [weight bearing exercise (8)](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/fitness-over-40-blog/topic/weight-bearing-exercise) - [body image (7)](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/fitness-over-40-blog/topic/body-image) - [osteoporosis (7)](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/fitness-over-40-blog/topic/osteoporosis) - [sedentary lifestyle (6)](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/fitness-over-40-blog/topic/sedentary-lifestyle) - [endurance (5)](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/fitness-over-40-blog/topic/endurance) - [weight training (5)](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/fitness-over-40-blog/topic/weight-training) - [Type 2 diabetes (4)](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/fitness-over-40-blog/topic/type-2-diabetes) - [core exercises (4)](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/fitness-over-40-blog/topic/core-exercises) - [diabetes (3)](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/fitness-over-40-blog/topic/diabetes) - [stretches (3)](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/fitness-over-40-blog/topic/stretches) - [workplace exercise (3)](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/fitness-over-40-blog/topic/workplace-exercise) - [abdominal exercises (2)](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/fitness-over-40-blog/topic/abdominal-exercises) - [arthritis (2)](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/fitness-over-40-blog/topic/arthritis) - [memory loss (2)](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/fitness-over-40-blog/topic/memory-loss) - [fruits (1)](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/fitness-over-40-blog/topic/fruits) - [menopause (1)](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/fitness-over-40-blog/topic/menopause) - [relaxation (1)](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/fitness-over-40-blog/topic/relaxation) - [vegetables (1)](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/fitness-over-40-blog/topic/vegetables) - [workshops (1)](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/fitness-over-40-blog/topic/workshops) ### Comment Guidelines Thanks for visiting the Prime of Life Fitness blog, Fitness Over 40. 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