--- title: Fitness Over 40 Blog | Prime of Life Fitness | body image description: body image | 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 ## [Top 7 Benefits of Strength Training for Baby Boomers](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/Fitness-over-40-blog/bid/108393/Top-7-Benefits-of-Strength-Training-for-Baby-Boomers) Posted by [LeeAnn Langdon](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/fitness-over-40-blog/author/leeann-langdon) on Thu, Dec 01, 2011 @ 08:06 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/hs-fs/file-16244456-jpg/images/boomer_strength_training.jpg) ](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/Fitness-over-40-blog/bid/108393/Top-7-Benefits-of-Strength-Training-for-Baby-Boomers) The 76 million Baby Boomers in the U.S. are well-known for their active, busy lifestyles. They are the generation that is redefining aging in our society by continuing to work and stay active well into their golden years. [Read More](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/Fitness-over-40-blog/bid/108393/Top-7-Benefits-of-Strength-Training-for-Baby-Boomers) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/Fitness-over-40-blog/bid/108393/Top-7-Benefits-of-Strength-Training-for-Baby-Boomers#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), [body image](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/fitness-over-40-blog/topic/body-image), [osteoporosis](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/fitness-over-40-blog/topic/osteoporosis), [bone density](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/fitness-over-40-blog/topic/bone-density), [strength](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/fitness-over-40-blog/topic/strength), [weight training](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/fitness-over-40-blog/topic/weight-training), [endurance](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/fitness-over-40-blog/topic/endurance), [diabetes](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/fitness-over-40-blog/topic/diabetes), [weight bearing exercise](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/fitness-over-40-blog/topic/weight-bearing-exercise), [Type 2 diabetes](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/fitness-over-40-blog/topic/type-2-diabetes) ## [Fitness Over 40: It's Not All Bad News](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/Fitness-over-40-blog/bid/107528/Fitness-Over-40-It-s-Not-All-Bad-News) Posted by [LeeAnn Langdon](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/fitness-over-40-blog/author/leeann-langdon) on Tue, Nov 22, 2011 @ 09:49 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/hs-fs/file-16250248-jpg/images/fitness_over_40_good_news.jpg) ](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/Fitness-over-40-blog/bid/107528/Fitness-Over-40-It-s-Not-All-Bad-News) If you're over 40, chances are you've had that dreaded moment of looking in the mirror and saying "Holy cow, what happened here?" It may be the gray hair or the wrinkles around the eyes. Or perhaps it was the aching shoulder or the extra 10 or 15 pounds that never go away. [Read More](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/Fitness-over-40-blog/bid/107528/Fitness-Over-40-It-s-Not-All-Bad-News) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/Fitness-over-40-blog/bid/107528/Fitness-Over-40-It-s-Not-All-Bad-News#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), [body image](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/fitness-over-40-blog/topic/body-image), [personal training](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/fitness-over-40-blog/topic/personal-training), [strength](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/fitness-over-40-blog/topic/strength), [weight training](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/fitness-over-40-blog/topic/weight-training) ## [Feel-Good Fitness: What It Is and How to Get It](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/Fitness-over-40-blog/bid/99123/Feel-Good-Fitness-What-It-Is-and-How-to-Get-It) Posted by [LeeAnn Langdon](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/fitness-over-40-blog/author/leeann-langdon) on Thu, Oct 06, 2011 @ 10:05 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/hs-fs/file-16269818-jpg/images/tango_michaelpereckas.jpg) ](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/Fitness-over-40-blog/bid/99123/Feel-Good-Fitness-What-It-Is-and-How-to-Get-It) For me, one of the best things about getting older is getting your priorities straight. You begin to know from experience what you really value and how important it is to act on those values. When it comes to my fitness routines, I'm happy to report that the older I get, the less I care about the size of my clothes, the number on the scale or how hot I look (I'm afraid that horse has left the barn). [Read More](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/Fitness-over-40-blog/bid/99123/Feel-Good-Fitness-What-It-Is-and-How-to-Get-It) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/Fitness-over-40-blog/bid/99123/Feel-Good-Fitness-What-It-Is-and-How-to-Get-It#comments-listing) Tags: [Baby Boomer](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/fitness-over-40-blog/topic/baby-boomer), [body image](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/fitness-over-40-blog/topic/body-image), [functional fitness](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/fitness-over-40-blog/topic/functional-fitness), [cardiovascular exercise](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/fitness-over-40-blog/topic/cardiovascular-exercise), [endurance](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/fitness-over-40-blog/topic/endurance) ## [Benefits of Exercise for Baby Boomers and Seniors](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/Fitness-over-40-blog/bid/98891/Benefits-of-Exercise-for-Baby-Boomers-and-Seniors) Posted by [LeeAnn Langdon](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/fitness-over-40-blog/author/leeann-langdon) on Tue, Oct 04, 2011 @ 05:02 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/hs-fs/file-16261888-jpg/images/pilates.jpg) ](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/Fitness-over-40-blog/bid/98891/Benefits-of-Exercise-for-Baby-Boomers-and-Seniors) Why do people exercise? Well, once it's a habit, people exercise because it feels good, but a lot of people begin an exercise program because they want to lose weight. If you're overweight, losing even a few pounds is a good thing, but there are lots of other reasons to exercise. If you're a Baby Boomer or Senior (heck, even if you're a twentysomething), regular exercise offers many benefits that will improve the quality of your life. [Read More](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/Fitness-over-40-blog/bid/98891/Benefits-of-Exercise-for-Baby-Boomers-and-Seniors) 2 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/Fitness-over-40-blog/bid/98891/Benefits-of-Exercise-for-Baby-Boomers-and-Seniors#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), [weight loss](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/fitness-over-40-blog/topic/weight-loss), [body image](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/fitness-over-40-blog/topic/body-image), [osteoporosis](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/fitness-over-40-blog/topic/osteoporosis), [bone density](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/fitness-over-40-blog/topic/bone-density), [senior exercise](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/fitness-over-40-blog/topic/senior-exercise), [cardiovascular exercise](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/fitness-over-40-blog/topic/cardiovascular-exercise), [flexibility](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/fitness-over-40-blog/topic/flexibility), [Type 2 diabetes](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/fitness-over-40-blog/topic/type-2-diabetes) ## [Why I Love The Biggest Loser: Motivation to Help You Lose Weight](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/Fitness-over-40-blog/bid/96648/Why-I-Love-The-Biggest-Loser-Motivation-to-Help-You-Lose-Weight) Posted by [LeeAnn Langdon](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/fitness-over-40-blog/author/leeann-langdon) on Thu, Sep 22, 2011 @ 11:30 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/hs-fs/file-16243154-jpg/images/biggest_loser_love.jpg) ](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/Fitness-over-40-blog/bid/96648/Why-I-Love-The-Biggest-Loser-Motivation-to-Help-You-Lose-Weight) Yesterday’s post was all about [the things I hate about *The Biggest Loser*](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/Fitness-over-40-blog/bid/96643/Why-I-Hate-The-Biggest-Loser-A-Miserable-Way-to-Lose-Weight). Like some 8 million viewers per week, I do find the show compelling, no matter how much I hate some of the portrayals of the trainers and the contestants. Today I’d like to look at what there is to love about the show. [Read More](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/Fitness-over-40-blog/bid/96648/Why-I-Love-The-Biggest-Loser-Motivation-to-Help-You-Lose-Weight) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/Fitness-over-40-blog/bid/96648/Why-I-Love-The-Biggest-Loser-Motivation-to-Help-You-Lose-Weight#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), [weight loss](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/fitness-over-40-blog/topic/weight-loss), [body image](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/fitness-over-40-blog/topic/body-image), [diet](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/fitness-over-40-blog/topic/diet) ## [Why I Hate The Biggest Loser: A Miserable Way to Lose Weight](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/Fitness-over-40-blog/bid/96643/Why-I-Hate-The-Biggest-Loser-A-Miserable-Way-to-Lose-Weight) Posted by [LeeAnn Langdon](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/fitness-over-40-blog/author/leeann-langdon) on Wed, Sep 21, 2011 @ 10:53 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/hs-fs/file-16243393-jpg/images/biggest_loser1.jpg) ](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/Fitness-over-40-blog/bid/96643/Why-I-Hate-The-Biggest-Loser-A-Miserable-Way-to-Lose-Weight) The premise of *The Biggest Loser* is pretty straightforward. Take a group of morbidly obese Americans, isolate them on a ranch and put them through a rigorous diet and exercise program/competition to see who can lose the most weight and win the curiously backhanded title of Biggest Loser. With approximately 34 percent of US adults classified as obese and an additional 34 percent classified as overweight [source [CDC](http://www.cdc.gov/obesity/data/adult.html)], you would think that anything that inspires people to lose weight would be a positive thing. I’ll talk about the positives in another post, "Why I Love The Biggest Loser," but today, let’s look at what’s not to love. [Read More](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/Fitness-over-40-blog/bid/96643/Why-I-Hate-The-Biggest-Loser-A-Miserable-Way-to-Lose-Weight) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/Fitness-over-40-blog/bid/96643/Why-I-Hate-The-Biggest-Loser-A-Miserable-Way-to-Lose-Weight#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), [sedentary lifestyle](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/fitness-over-40-blog/topic/sedentary-lifestyle), [weight loss](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/fitness-over-40-blog/topic/weight-loss), [body image](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/fitness-over-40-blog/topic/body-image), [personal training](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/fitness-over-40-blog/topic/personal-training) ## [Exercise: The Body Image Miracle](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/Fitness-over-40-blog/bid/84569/Exercise-The-Body-Image-Miracle) Posted by [LeeAnn Langdon](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/fitness-over-40-blog/author/leeann-langdon) on Sat, Jul 23, 2011 @ 07:43 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/hs-fs/file-16244333-jpg/images/body_image_mirror.jpg) ](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/Fitness-over-40-blog/bid/84569/Exercise-The-Body-Image-Miracle) Show of hands, ladies. How many of you are less than 100% happy with the gal you see looking back at you from the mirror? If you’re like many American women (and a few guys), you have grown up your whole life with body image issues. My chest is too flat, my rear end is too big, my ears stick out. The woman you think you see in the mirror is actually distorted by years of self-talk, family expectations, schoolyard teasing and a barrage of airbrushed images in the media. 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