Movies, Misfortune, And The Making Of Roget’s Thesaurus
Peter Mark Roget graduated from medical school at 19. But the thesaurus that bears his name was his true late-blooming passion.
2010
Fittest After 50: Me and Rachel McLish
I used to be an all-around athlete—dancer, fencer, runner, kickboxer, weightlifter—but age and health problems turned into 35 extra pounds. Now I’m trying to get myself back.
Fittest After 50: Bodybuilding Brain
Studies reveal that older women who do an hour or two of strength training exercises each week improve their cognitive function!
Fittest After 50: More Inspiration
Three more regular people who got in the best shape of their life after age 50!
Fittest After 50: Pump Some Iron
Almost everyone past 50 who’s in phenomenal shape, and who got there later, relies heavily on strength training (pun intended). Why muscle is the only way to master metabolism after age 50.