US EditionPeople over 50 who struggle to lift objects at risk of these diseases
- Natalie Bushaw, a 51-year-old mother of twins born in 2003 with health challenges, commits to strength training and cardio with a strict morning routine to improve her health.
- She resumed fitness after having her twins and overcame perimenopause and Hashimoto's thyroiditis while adjusting workouts based on an active metabolic assessment.
- Bushaw exercises six times weekly, starting with 20–30 minutes of cardio, then uses barbells and 15–45 lb dumbbells for strength training, increasing weights every six weeks.
- Heart surgeon Dr. Jeremy London explains that strength training increases muscle mass and bone health, which changes physiology, lowers all-cause mortality, and supports longevity.
- Bushaw feels metabolically healthier and sharper by staying consistent, using a walking pad at work, and embracing a mindset of commitment without overthinking workouts.
27 Articles
27 Articles
Heart surgeon explains why muscle is the secret to living longer, how strength training improves overall health
Heart surgeon Dr Jeremy emphasises the importance of maintaining muscle mass for easier daily living and longevity, explaining how it changes our physiology.
A 51-year-old says she's in the best shape of her life. She swapped sweaty workouts for strength training.
Natalie Bushaw, 51, focuses on strength training and uses a walking pad at work.Natalie BushawNatalie Bushaw, 51, was always active growing up.She started going to the gym more regularly a few years into becoming a mom.She said strength training and getting some physical assessments helped her get fit.Growing up, Natalie Bushaw was always active. In high school, she played basketball, ran track, and became a cheerleader to ride the bus with her …
Age is an impediment to many things. Crossing the 50-year barrier means facing the stigma of ageism, which diminishes the value of fully capable people because of their age. In the workplace, many people find it difficult to enter the workforce beyond 50. This is the case of Elena, who, at 51, has been searching for work for four years without success. "We had a family business that had to close after the pandemic," she recalls. "Since then, no …
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 36% of the sources are Center, 36% of the sources lean Right
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
