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Baby Boomer Injuries Heal More Slowly

October 16, 2018 By MAO40 Staff

Baby Boomers continue to be active in recreational sports, and the injuries keep coming. Two of the biggest risks in recreational sports are cycling and basketball. The intensity of basketball, with … [Read more...]

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Aikido for Over 40’s (& 50’s or more)

October 2, 2018 By MAO40 Staff

Aikido is a form of martial arts just like Taekwando, Hapkido, and Krav Maga. Ben White started Aikido at the age of 40 and shares his insights on his experience of the sport. Aikido is very fast and … [Read more...]

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5 Tips for Flexibility Without Stretching in the Martial Arts – Sensei Ando

October 2, 2018 By MAO40 Staff

One of the things that is often overlooked in the exercise and workout routines of many people is that of flexibility when conducting their exercises. However, this component is even more of an … [Read more...]

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Middle-aged can reverse heart risk with exercise, study suggests – BBC News

September 30, 2018 By MAO40 Staff

If you are late into middle age and have led a life in recent years that has found you immobile, then you might think that it might be too late for you to reverse your risk of heart issues, but think … [Read more...]

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3 No-Nonsense Martial Arts That Will Keep You Alive on the Street

September 30, 2018 By MAO40 Staff

Are you looking to stay alive while navigating the often rough streets. There are three terrific martial arts that will help keep you alive in scary situations. Krav Maga is the self defense art that … [Read more...]

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Five Flexibility Myths – JeromeFitness Blog

September 14, 2018 By MAO40 Staff

There are definitely myths floating around about flexibility that need to be put to rest. First of all, you do not have to hold a particular stretch for a minimum of 60 seconds for it to be effective. … [Read more...]

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Taekwondo Tips for Adult Beginners

September 10, 2018 By MAO40 Staff

If you?re an adult who is just getting into Taekwondo, there is no reason to worry about your age being a factor. Aside from the self-esteem boost, it will also help develop self-confidence and … [Read more...]

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6 Steps To Getting Back To Exercise After An Injury

September 10, 2018 By MAO40 Staff

As frustrating as being forced by an injury to draw down your exercise routine can be, it's critically important that you return to your routine gradually and safely, while paying attention to the … [Read more...]

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Unique group for elderly women practising the art of Japanese Aikido is the only one of its kind in the world

September 6, 2018 By MAO40 Staff

Japanese Aikido can be helpful keeping elderly adults physically and mentally fit. There is a group of elderly women in Novosibirsk, Siberia who have been practicing aikido for more than ten years. … [Read more...]

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The Benefits of Assisted Stretching

September 6, 2018 By MAO40 Staff

Assisted Stretching is becoming a very important benefit especially to the elderly. It can improve muscle function which can reduce the risk of injuries in the elderly. The chain Massage Envy has … [Read more...]

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