--- title: Fitness Over 40 Blog | Prime of Life Fitness | exercise description: exercise | 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 ## [5 Reasons Your Aging Parents Need In-Home Fitness Training](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/Fitness-over-40-blog/bid/157372/5-Reasons-Your-Aging-Parents-Need-In-Home-Fitness-Training) Posted by [LeeAnn Langdon](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/fitness-over-40-blog/author/leeann-langdon) on Fri, Jun 20, 2014 @ 11:28 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/hs-fs/file-1056871546-jpg/images/in-home_training_lakewood.jpg) ](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/Fitness-over-40-blog/bid/157372/5-Reasons-Your-Aging-Parents-Need-In-Home-Fitness-Training) Should you consider in-home fitness training for your aging parents? [Read More](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/Fitness-over-40-blog/bid/157372/5-Reasons-Your-Aging-Parents-Need-In-Home-Fitness-Training) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/Fitness-over-40-blog/bid/157372/5-Reasons-Your-Aging-Parents-Need-In-Home-Fitness-Training#comments-listing) Tags: [exercise](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/fitness-over-40-blog/topic/exercise), [personal training](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/fitness-over-40-blog/topic/personal-training), [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), [functional fitness](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/fitness-over-40-blog/topic/functional-fitness), [memory loss](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/fitness-over-40-blog/topic/memory-loss), [arthritis](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/fitness-over-40-blog/topic/arthritis) ## [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: Finding a Stable Stance](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/Fitness-over-40-blog/bid/141001/Balance-Exercises-for-Seniors-Finding-a-Stable-Stance) Posted by [LeeAnn Langdon](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/fitness-over-40-blog/author/leeann-langdon) on Mon, Jan 07, 2013 @ 10:14 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/hs-fs/file-16259512-jpg/images/normal_stance_sm1.jpg) ](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/Fitness-over-40-blog/bid/141001/Balance-Exercises-for-Seniors-Finding-a-Stable-Stance) Reclaiming a sense of balance and security is a top fitness goal for many of the senior clients we see at Prime of Life Fitness. It's disturbing and frightening to feel unsteady on your feet and at risk of taking a fall. [Read More](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/Fitness-over-40-blog/bid/141001/Balance-Exercises-for-Seniors-Finding-a-Stable-Stance) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/Fitness-over-40-blog/bid/141001/Balance-Exercises-for-Seniors-Finding-a-Stable-Stance#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) ## [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) ## [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) ## [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) ## [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? 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