Health, Fitness & Sports

Living a healthy lifestyle during retirement is becoming increasingly popular with today’s retirees. The physical and emotional well-being of retirees is among one of the top concerns facing the retirement age population. More than ever, active adult and retirement communities are promoting the affects of a healthy lifestyle. While most adults are well aware of the key aspects of healthy living – eating well, physical activity and social stimulation – many are finding it difficult to maintain these attributes in their older age.

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What do you get when you mix a smidgeon of badminton, a pinch of ping-pong and a slice of tennis? Answer: The latest craze at active adult communities, Pickleball. Originally designed as a backyard lawn game for the whole family, Pickleball was created over 40 years ago by U.S. Representative Joel Pritchard and friends. Pickles, Pritchard’s family dog, had an obsession with chasing errant balls during play and would hide with them in the bushes. Hence the name: Pickleball.

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For years, studies have analyzed the affects of pets on human health. While the results are still regarded as inconclusive by some, many point to obvious signs that pets can make their owners happier and healthier people. Here are just a few of the ways pets can improve the well-being of their owners:

1) A pet has been a proven way of reducing stress. The simple act of petting an animal can reduce heart rates.

2) Pets encourage their owners to exercise. Dogs are not the only ones who benefit from a long walk!

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As Boomers grow older, the desire to stay physically fit is a top priority. Many 55+ aged adults are finding the ability to reinvent themselves and stay more physically fit by moving to active retirement communities. Nearly every active adult community offers some type of fitness center. Some communities are now offering mega workout facilities complete with fitness instructors, plenty of cardio equipment, weight machines, free weights and flat screen televisions. Other communities, however, may only offer a hapless attempt at a fitness center by designating a small room in their recreation lodge as the fitness room and adding a few machines. One thing seems for sure though, no matter how big or small the fitness center is, the community will surely promote the fact that they offer “state-of-the-art” fitness facilities.

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It’s a phrase we hear more often these days. “60 is the new 40″. This is due to the fact that many of today’s baby boomers are making the choice to be active as they grow older. This new generation of boomers is redefining what it means to “retire.”

Developers are catering to this trend with an ever-increasing array of community amenities that allow residents to pursue an active lifestyle in ways that were not available to previous 55+ generations. Gone are the days when the extent of activity was limited to shuffleboard and horseshoes. Today’s retirement communities are offering up top-of-the-line amenities such as state-of-the-art fitness centers, tennis courts and bike trails.

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