I never get tired of cheering for young people. Aging can be tough, but for some of us, being young was no picnic.As a young person, I was incredibly insecure. I thought I was ugly, not smart...

A friend recently asked why I never post @phildiederich working out with me—well, that’s because he goes to a different gym!Truth is, he doesn’t want to work out with me! 😂 And that’s...

I never leave the house without applying SPF on my face and neck. Most days—even if I’m just heading to the gym—I also wear a little makeup. My go-to routine includes a CC cream (usually from...

This is my go-to hairstyle for the gym and also for a night out. I vary leaving my waves out as a high ponytail or a braid, to tying it into a high-top bun.The pillow scrunchie is by @mykitsch...

Why train for a pull-up?Because it’s not just about muscle strength. It’s about consistency, grit, and resilience—the kind you build every time you push toward a goal.I’ve tried to find...

I’m 61 and have been in gyms since I was a fitness instructor in my 20s and 30s. At this point, I feel at home at any gym, no matter who’s around me, or whether I’m familiar with the equipment...

Something I plan to work through with EMDR soon took a serious toll on my mental health—especially from late December through mid-January. This wasn’t something I could control—it was an...

The best part of being part of an active family is all the great times we’ve spent moving together! I started running, biking, and even practicing yoga with my dad as a teenager. Some of our best...

I started my yoga practice at age 13, hoping it would help me—wait for it—GAIN weight. I was made fun of at school for having “stick legs.”Ironically, I later turned to yoga to—wait for...

Life has a way of keeping us on our toes. One minute you're on top of the world, and the next, you're knee-deep in life's messy middle. Trust me—I've been there many times.I've had my share of...

I’m currently sick in Madrid and today I had to cancel seeing two of my best friends, whom I’ve thankfully already seen on this trip. (Español más abajo)After coughing all night, my ribs...

My dad was the one who got me into running and yoga when I was 13—and at 61 I’m still going strong.He exercised long before it was trendy, and it has served him well. He also set a great...

Back in my 20s, when I was a fitness instructor in Madrid, my sister @sandracarbonell_ used to take my classes. Now, the roles have reversed—she’s the one giving me tips to improve my...

It’s not about the pull-up, but what it took me to get there.I’m going through a rough patch personally and on the hardest days when depression rears its head, I remind myself that I too can do...

I did my first-ever unassisted pull-up at 61 just last week, and the feeling was indescribable. Unlike finishing a half-marathon, where crowds cheer as you cross the finish line, this was a quiet,...

This reel captures the exact moment I decided that my physical goal for my 60s would be to achieve one unassisted pull-up.I was interviewing @ginnymaccoll for @vivafifty back in March of 2024 and,...

Before launching my website, @VivaFifty, 11 years ago, I was already a seasoned writer, author, blogger, translator, and editor—essentially, someone whose work always revolved around words. For...

I am honestly so grateful that @phildiederich takes care of himself. Taking care of yourself sends a clear message to your partner: it shows you care about them, too. On the other hand, if something...

I’ve been active since I was young, but at 61, staying fit feels like a whole new challenge. While I work out for my physical, mental, and emotional well-being, I’m deeply grateful that regular...

I started following @Reneefitat70 on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/reneefitat70/?hl=en a while back and knew she was going to blow up online. I was fortunate she agreed to go deeper into...