Viva Fifty

06/18/2026

Recovery matters more than ever as we get older.

I recently took advantage of a complimentary week-long pass at and enjoyed every minute of it.

I love strength training, but at 62 I’ve learned that recovery is where the magic happens.

When I was younger, I could push through soreness and bounce back quickly. These days, I’m more intentional about giving my body what it needs so I can keep showing up, lifting, and doing the things I love.

One of the things I appreciated most about Jefferson Fit was that recovery isn’t an afterthought. After a workout, I could take advantage of Halo Light Therapy, compression therapy, cold plunges, the sauna, and red light therapy, all under one roof.

Located in downtown Sarasota, Jefferson Fit combines state-of-the-art facilities with a welcoming atmosphere and a prime location.

Whether you live in Sarasota or you’re visiting the area, it’s a great place to train, recover, and take care of yourself.

The goal isn’t just to work harder. It’s to recover smarter so you can keep doing what you love for years to come.

Do you prioritize recovery, or are you still working on it?

06/18/2026

Christian Ross founded Happy Talks to give older adults regular social phone calls, help families stay connected, and spot changes that might otherwise go unnoticed.

Christian Ross founded Happy Talks to give older adults regular social phone calls, help families stay connected, and spot changes that might otherwise go unnoticed.

06/17/2026

Rare, medium and well-done are what I call the stages of life, and we all have to go through them.

Here is how I see life, almost like how we cook meat. We can´t skip phases, and hopefully we get to enjoy them all!

06/16/2026

06/15/2026

Traveling the world is truly a life-altering experience, but if we’re being completely honest, there are definitely some challenges involved.

Find out some of our favorite tips and tricks for making long distance flights more comfortable. Long flights can be fun.

06/14/2026

¿Por qué dicen que alguien ha rehecho su vida por el simple hecho de encontrar pareja después de una ruptura sentimental? ¿Es que si no tienes pareja y eliges estar a tus anchas disfrutando la soltería, tu vida está deshecha, o incompleta?

No es necesario buscar otra pareja después de un divorcio para ser feliz. A los 57 años, soy prueba de ello.

06/13/2026

A change in diet is not easy, but avoiding certain foods during menopause can help reduce uncomfortable symptoms such as hot flashes, insomnia, night sweats, anxiety, vaginal dryness, and mood changes among others.

By avoiding these foods during menopause, you will reduce the occurrence of hot flashes, improve your health, and sleep better at night.

06/12/2026

El cambio suele aterrar y por ese motivo muchos se quedan estancados, por muy hastiados que estén. Piensan que mejor lo malo conocido…

A menudo en la vida las pérdidas vienen todas juntas. Y esto te permite empezar un nuevo capítulo, nuevos retos, libre de lastre.

06/11/2026

After a shoulder injury, I learned that pull-ups after 60 take more than grit. The right setup, grip, and brain-lat connection changed everything.

I started training for pull-ups at 60 after recovering from a shoulder injury, and now at 62 I can do five overhand pull-ups on a good day.