Fight Fat at Any Age: Exercises for Your 20s, 30s, and 40s

Let me add to these comments: I am in my mid 60's and do Zumba and Turbokick classes 8-10 times a week (and walk on my treadmill as well), and really would like to know how to adjust my routines to accommodate my aging, arthritic self as I age. Life doesn't end at 40, you know.

You say "any age," but your article ends in the 40s. There are ages beyond the 40s. The title of the article is misleading.

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There are alot of in our 50's-60's working on keeping fit. Help us the baby boomers, there are alot of us.

You really should include 50+ women. I am 54 and have been staying in shape and exercising since I was 13 (well before it was the cool thing to do, and without encouragement from magazine articles). My 81 year old mother also exercises 6 days a week. You are ignoring a huge number of potential readers...

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I didn't even start excercising until I was over 50 and then I did my first 5K! Really bummed that you would not include those of us over 50 - I want to know what to do because I knock myself out excercising and eating right and I still continue to gain weight.

I didn't even START excercising until I was in my 50's and I did my first 5k! I was really looking forward to seeing what you had to say for excercising in your 50's. Even though I work out and watch what I eat, I gain weight every week.

I am 51 and in the process of mentapause. Do you have a program for this age?

stopping at the 40's leaves out a huge number of readers, including me but, since there has been few women exercising regularly well into their 80's the data is not there currently. Seems that most older exercisers can do all the levels for the younger ages here. Flexibility and muscle maintenance are key as we age.

Amen Sister to all the comments from those of us over 50. We are the true warriors! We've stuck with it through our 20s, 30s and 40s and we're still out there going strong. How many of today's 20 somethings will still be fit when they're 60? Or maybe some folks didn't do it when they were younger and are ready to start now. Maybe you just showed your true colors - but you're making a big mistake to ignore those of us who are 50+.

Did you forget a few age groups or do only younger women get to look good and anyhone over 50 can stay fat and out of shape. Thanks a lot. I feel like unsubscribing since you won't or can't fit my needs.

Helloooo, you missed an age group here or 2...the older the more beneficial this type of article COULD have been. oops you goofed!

I just recently broke three bones in my foot, but I still need to excercise....any suggestions?

Didn't read it as I'm 62 & it didn't cover my age bracket although I work out 6 days a week averaging 11 hours per week of exercise.

How about 55+?

Would appreciate a response regarding the concerns of your readers over 40, 50 and beyond. Perhaps you could suggest a resource? Thank you for any feedback.

I'm 65 and I'd love a new workout plan! I walk, stretch and dance for exercise now.

Sounds like you need a magazine for the "over the hill" crowd.

I can't believe you didn't address 50's or 60's. My 83 year old mother works out everyday. Come on man!

This is the second time this has come into my mailbox - this time I opened it anticipating that they realized there are women in their 50's + that do work out and try to stay in shape so we can enjoy life & our grandchildren. So how about it? Got any advise & workouts for us?

I sincerely hope you read all these comments. I am 80 - go to the Y for Silver Sneakers workouts. It would be nice to have something to work on at home.

I see many, many comments from my fellow 50's+ women. We are also sexy, alive and reading your pages! Will you respond to us, please?

Disappointed that there is nothing for the over 50 crowd. We're trying, could use some support....

I am 67, hve been going to the gym regularly for the past 15 years, line dance twice a week, hike, bike, have good posture and no aches and pains. Thought I might find something here about my limitations, but I guess not.

I see that we older women have been left out of your exercise plans. You know we still need some guidance too, just things to help keep us moving and not end up sitting all day and hurting.

I'm 64, active, and work full time. Got some aches and pains when doing physical labor. What exercises are good for me.

Yes, I'm 76 and would like exercise suggestions.

Agree, need some advice for the over seventies, as we get older we still exercise but we get aches & pains and arthritis, so what about it?

Do the people that write this stuff not know anyone over 50?

I agree, I'm in my "middle 50's", still walking and lifting hand weights, but would appreciate some direction as we get older....

Ya...what abour us women who are over 50. We going through menopause, hormone changes,and weight gain. Our dietary needs are different now. HELP us with this and our workouts. The baby boomers are all starting to age now. HELP US TOO ~!!!

And what about exercises for women in their 50s? We're still here, you know.

If you have always excercised it doesn't make any differece how old you are, as long as your body is capable and you are steady enough to workout. Good for you.

what about exercise for someone 78