--- title: Fitness Over 40 Blog | Prime of Life Fitness | Type 2 diabetes description: Type 2 diabetes | 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) ## [Are You at Risk for Diabetes?](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/Fitness-over-40-blog/bid/106516/Are-You-at-Risk-for-Diabetes) Posted by [LeeAnn Langdon](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/fitness-over-40-blog/author/leeann-langdon) on Mon, Nov 14, 2011 @ 03:45 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/hs-fs/file-16241664-jpg/images/at_risk_for_diabetes.jpg) ](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/Fitness-over-40-blog/bid/106516/Are-You-at-Risk-for-Diabetes) November is American Diabetes Month. The [American Diabetes Association ](http://www.diabetes.org/diabetes-basics/diabetes-statistics/?loc=DropDownDB-stats)estimates that 25.8 million Americans have diabetes. An additional 57 million Americans are estimated to have prediabetes, or higher than normal blood glucose levels. [Read More](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/Fitness-over-40-blog/bid/106516/Are-You-at-Risk-for-Diabetes) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/Fitness-over-40-blog/bid/106516/Are-You-at-Risk-for-Diabetes#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), [safety](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/fitness-over-40-blog/topic/safety), [diet](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/fitness-over-40-blog/topic/diet), [diabetes](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/fitness-over-40-blog/topic/diabetes), [Type 2 diabetes](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/fitness-over-40-blog/topic/type-2-diabetes) ## [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) ## [Exercise for Type 2 Diabetics: 6 Safety Tips](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/Fitness-over-40-blog/bid/69937/Exercise-for-Type-2-Diabetics-6-Safety-Tips) Posted by [LeeAnn Langdon](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/fitness-over-40-blog/author/leeann-langdon) on Thu, Jun 16, 2011 @ 11:59 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/hs-fs/file-16247343-jpg/images/diabetes_poster.jpg) ](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/Fitness-over-40-blog/bid/69937/Exercise-for-Type-2-Diabetics-6-Safety-Tips) According to the [2011 National Diabetes Fact Sheet](http://www.diabetes.org/diabetes-basics/diabetes-statistics/), almost 26 million Americans have diabetes. Of those, it's estimated that 90-95% have Type 2 diabetes, the type in which your body becomes resistant to the insulin it produces and can no longer efficiently manage your blood sugar levels. 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