Fitness experts may point to tried-and-true exercises, like walking and calisthenics, but it can also be great to shake up your routine with a hot and trendy workout or a shiny, new piece of equipment. The trick to fitness fads often comes in sorting out the silly from the serious.

Set in the heart of Texas' Rio Grande Valley, Alamo Country Club is located just north of the Mexican border and an hour from South Padre Island. This well-established, gated community welcomes active adults aged 55 or better with an exciting line-up of indoor and outdoor amenities, as well as social clubs that cover a wide range of interests.

Set in Eastern Pennsylvania, on the Lehigh River, Allentown offers a fabulous mix of scenic parks and urban attractions. The city features historic sites, cultural attractions and recreational opportunities. The area is also home to a variety of inviting active adult communities.

In the popular Bay Area of Northern California, Trilogy at Rio Vista features lovely homes set against the rolling hills of the Rio Vista Golf Club. Residents can enjoy a wide range of indoor and outdoor amenities, as well as a variety of special-interest groups, classes and community events.

Active adult communities are best known for offering affordable homes and exciting amenities enabling nearly everyone to enjoy a fabulous lifestyle without breaking the budget. Oftentimes, larger 55+ communities will offer homes in an especially wide range of prices. However, when money is no object, there are plenty of options available if you want to own an expensive home in an impressive resort-style community.

Featuring an 18-hole golf course and a spacious clubhouse, Westlake Golf & Country Club offers active adults a fabulous retreat in Southern New Jersey's popular Ocean County. In addition to its on-site amenities, this beautiful community puts residents within easy reach of local attractions, such as the Monmouth and Freehold Racetracks, Atlantic City, New York and Philadelphia.

As kids begin to leave the nest, active adults find time to rediscover hobbies and spend time with their friends. The retirement years make it even easier to enjoy a wide range of games, including those that stimulate your mind and keep you feeling young. If you're looking for a new pastime, here are 10 games to consider.

As an enclave within the larger Scottsdale Ranch community, Heritage Village IV offers a tranquil retreat for active adults aged 55 or better. This lovely Arizona community has just 162 homes, yet its residents enjoy their own private clubhouse, as well as the resort-style amenities in Scottsdale Ranch.

From traditional rodeos and live music festivals to charming shopping districts and local restaurants, Denton, Texas, has something to offer nearly any visitor. Active adults may especially love a visit to this diverse city, and those who choose to stay can find beautiful homes in amenity-rich communities.

Located in beautiful Davenport, Florida, Del Webb Orlando offers a scenic retreat for active adults aged 55 or better. This lovely community features a wide range of indoor and outdoor amenities, while social clubs and special-interest groups make it easy for residents to get to know their neighbors.