Despite Having to Wear a Stoma Bag, This Woman Determinedly Trains and Competes as MMA Fighter
This woman has undergone 38 bowel surgeries for her Crohn's disease, but that hasn't stopped her from kicking butt in the ring.
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"Kung Fu Grandma" Practices Martial Arts for 9 Decades (WATCH)
Known in her village as the "Kung Fu Grandma", this 94-year-old is a perfect example of how to live life to its fullest.
Personal Trainer With Autism Opened a New Gym That Caters Specifically to People With Special Needs
When Mark Fleming noticed that there weren't any exercise facilities that could cater to special needs clients, he started his very own gym.
Powerlifter Hailed as Hulk Hero After He Lifts Jeep Off of Injured Driver Trapped Underneath
Ryan Belcher may spend his weekdays powerlifting hundreds of pounds at his gym, but his muscles were put to the test last week when faced with a 2-ton Jeep.
New Harvard Study Says That Men Can Avoid Heart Problems By Doing a Certain Amount of Pushups
This is the first known study to report an association between push-up capacity and subsequent cardiovascular disease outcomes.
Man is Crowned Bodybuilding World Champion After Beating Cancer Diagnosis That Gave Him Weeks to Live
Despite losing his father and getting a cancer diagnosis with "weeks to live", this 63-year-old man has been crowned a world bodybuilding champion.
86-Year-old Has Lost 120 Pounds Simply By Walking Around Her One-Bedroom Apartment
This senior is a prime example of how no one needs an expensive gym membership in order to live a healthier lifestyle.
Saudi Girls Get Gym Classes for the First Time (And Other Advances)
Saudi Arabia is changing slowly, but advances for women since 2005, including new gym classes in public schools for girls, portend a future with even more equality.
'Angel' Policeman Helps Woman Who Lost 200 Pounds Finish a 10K
Asia Ford finished last in a Louisville, Kentucky, 10K run, but photos of a city police officer holding her hand for miles and helping her cross the finish line are winning the hearts of people across the world.
12 Tips for Getting Regular Exercise — and the Benefits for Happiness
Exercise is a KEY to happiness. Research shows that people who exercise are healthier, more energetic, think more clearly, sleep better, and have delayed onset of dementia. They get relief from anxiety and mild depression. They perform better at work. Here are 12 tips for keeping yourself exercising over the years.
95-Year-old Smashes 200m World Record: 'Bodies Can be Rebuilt at Any Age'
A 95-year-old retired dentist has set a new world record for his age group in the 200 meter indoor sprint, knocking a massive 2.4 seconds off the previous record. But he's only been running for a few years. Bodybuilding and never retiring, says Charles Eugster, are the secrets to his success.
8 Ways to Love Yoga Even If You Have No Flexibility or Balance
When I first joined a yoga class and saw someone stand on their head, I panicked. I couldn't even touch my toes. Here's how to get past the fear to find Zen.
Moscow Gives Free Subway Ride to Anyone Who Can Do 30 Squats (WATCH!)
To promote the February Sochi Olympics, the Russian Olympic Committee has added a machine in the Moscow subway that gives a free ticket if you can complete at least 30 squats within two minutes.
Look Foward to Aging - for the Fitness
You can be as fit or fitter than a much younger person. I firmly believe that we have underestimated as a culture, and maybe even in the field of exercise science, what older adults are capable of doing.
Diet May Cut Risk of Alzheimer's by 50% (Long-term Study of 900 Seniors)
A hybrid version of the Mediterranean diet, nicknamed MIND, could lower a person's risk of developing Alzheimer's disease by 50%.
78-year-old Grandmother Goes Viral After Powerlifting 245 Pounds
Shirley Webb doesn't like grandma jokes in the gym. No one is laughing now because she can deadlift 245 pounds and is dedicated to feeling good.
Posing With Your Family On The Beach? Try It With Yoga
Exercising on sand is more effective and better for your body than firm surfaces—take your fitness and your family outdoors and feel the right kind of burn.
'Playgrounds' Designed for Seniors Help Keep Them Active, Sharp
Playgrounds built for seniors are helping older folks in Spain stay physically and socially active, and mentally sharp. Now, 50 are set to be built in the US.
This Fancy Old Lady Is Crushing it At the Gym
If you're one of those people who needs a little extra motivation when it comes to dragging yourself to the gym, just take a look at this lady.
Millions of Indian Officials Being Lured into Daily Yoga Classes
The Indian government announced in March that millions of its country's stressed and out-of-shape officials would be participating in free daily yoga lessons in order to improve public services.
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