Those who succeed at maintaining good health into old age typically have one thing in common: They’ve made regular exercise a part of their day-to-day lifestyle. Most people realise that exercise is necessary for health and longevity. The challenge that prevents many from implementing a regula...
We all know about dog years and cat years – but what about fitness years? Calculating your fitness age is all the rage, but can you really turn back the clock with exercise? The idea of exercising to stay youthful gets a major showcase this month when the World Masters Games touch down in Auckland,...
As the weather turns from long sunny days to days of dark evenings, winter chill and falling rain the motivation we had for summer slowly starts to fade. Our gym attendance drops as our beds seem like a way more cozy option in the mornings and the calories in warm comfort food grows causing us to lo...
Julia is training for the 50m and 100m dash at the upcoming Senior Olympics. Louisiana native Julia Hawkins became a competitive cyclist at age 81. Last year at age 100, seeking a new challenge, she decided to pick up competitive running for the first time. She registered for the 50m dash at the Lou...
Meet Belmont’s latest More Than a Number, Harry & Tammie! Status Tammie: Paramedic, Mum. Harry: Paramedic, Dad. Have you always been involved in fitness or exercise? Tammie: Yes Harry: Does running away from responsibilities count? What have you done previously? Tammie: Prior to childre...
