Appearing on local radio to talk about senior fitness programs is, perhaps, the best way to reach hundreds of people in my local community. I use the format to talk about fitness and to invite people to my SAIL classes. Listen as Amy (the DJ) and I talk like old friends about exercise that helps people stay safe and healthy in their Golden Years.

My take on the phenomenon of people starting, stopping, and restarting exercising. It’s akin to yo-yo dieting — a really bad idea! But, what if you changed your lifestyle to incorporate exercising as a priority?

Wow!! I jumped right off into a deep subject…in fact, it’s virtually taboo. After weeks of thinking it through, I decided to contrast our REAL legacies against what an obituary might say. You see, I talk with dozens of very senior people every week. One thing I’ve learned is they’re not afraid to talk about death. There’s no topic about death, dying, or funerals that they haven’t experienced or thought about. Some of them worry about how they’ll be remembered. THAT’s the topic I grabbed by the proverbial horns in this episode.

Okay! I’m diving into the transformation process — not just weightloss, but the prospect of transforming in body, mind, and spirit, ESPECIALLY when it comes to the kind of old person I’ll become. Will I be kind, generous, and understanding…or, will I become a “set in his ways, judgmental, and angry at the world” Grumpy Grandpa?

Once again, Gene & Joyce meet the public on-air to talk about services offered through the Dekalb Council on Aging. Our services, from exercise classes to tax return assistance to help with prescription drug expenses are offered at many senior centers and Council on Aging facilities nationwide.

Getting pumped up can mean a number of things depending on the context. In today’s podcast I discuss several aspects of cardio exercises on the most important pump of all — your heart!

In my 6th year as a certified fitness trainer and 4th year as a senior fitness specialist, I’m more convinced than ever that strength training is the key to safe and enjoyable senior living. In this podcast I weave through the particular benefits of regular strength training. Oddly enough, these benefits apply to just about everyone—even those who won’t need to push 60 aside for 20 more years.

Who does a podcast on Christmas Day? Apparently, Pushing 60 Aside! In this podcast, I talk about watching the ‘white stuff’ and I’m not talking about SNOW — I’m talking about salt and sugar in our diets. I don’t want to overeat or overdo during the holidays AND I want to ensure I get some meaningful exercise — even on Christmas and New Years days.

Break the sedentary moments! Prolonged sitting is simply not good for YOU! This shortcast offers some ideas to keep you moving — even on the most bitterly cold winter days!

“Welcome to the first “short cast” on the Pushing 60 Aside podcast! Today’s podcast examines an important aspect of planning in senior living — planning for the unthinkable. If you’re married or single, you still have to have a plan for settling your affairs — your a bills, your life insurance, your estate. Here’s some of my practical things to consider, but you may consider legal consultation as well.