First Tool to Evaluate Senior Athlete Fitness Published in Journal of Aging and Physical Activity
Research conducted at the National Senior Games over 12 years has led to the publication of the first tool available to evaluate the physical fitness of athletes aged 50 and older. Becca Jordre, PT, DPT, PhD, and Wendy Viviers, PT, DPT, MPhil are lead authors on “The Sustained Athlete Fitness Exam – Outcomes of U.S.
- Published in News and Events
P is for Perseverance…and Patsy
By Del Moon, NSGA Storyteller Patsy Lillehei, 81 Edina, Minnesota Life is full of unexpected twists and turns. Some people face more obstacles than others, and it’s easy to give in and leave dreams and goals on the shelf. Not Patsy Lillehei. This might have been a lifetime athlete story as evidenced by her intense
- Published in Personal Best Featured Athletes, Senior Games Blogs
Train Smart for National Senior Games Open Sports
By Andrew Walker, MPH; NSGA Director of Health & Well-Being With four months to go, there are still opportunities to participate in the nation’s premier celebration of active aging through sports – the National Senior Games. Anyone age 50+ can participate in select Open Sports at the 2025 National Senior Games presented by Humana. The
- Published in Health & Well-Being
One Sport Leads to Another
March 2025 Athlete of the Month By Del Moon, NSGA Storyteller Treba Young, 60 Eric Young, 62 Mobile, Alabama Many older adults find recreation and sports are a healthy way to pursue an active life with social connections. For Treba and Eric Young of Mobile, Alabama, Senior Games has opened a new vista for enjoying
- Published in Athlete of the Month
A Classic Recipe for Success
February 2025 Team of the Month By Del Moon, NSGA Storyteller Legendary UCLA Men’s Basketball Coach John Wooden once famously said, “If you want to watch pure basketball, watch the women play.” If you want to watch women play Basketball in the National Senior Games, look no further than the Connecticut Classics 2. Team sports
- Published in Athlete of the Month
WesleyLife Joins as Sponsor for 2025 National Senior Games Presented by Humana
The National Senior Games Association is proud to welcome WesleyLife as a sponsor of the 2025 National Senior Games presented by Humana. WesleyLife is the Midwest’s largest and most comprehensive non-profit provider of health and well-being services for older adults since 1947. They believe everyone should have the opportunity to live a life of continued
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Celebrating the Heart and Soul of The Games
By Andrew Walker, MPH; NSGA Director of Health & Well-Being Athletes, volunteers, vendors and officials were the heart of the many awe-inspiring moments in Senior Games sports nationwide this past year. Having witnessed the amazing display of talent at Stade de France in Paris during the athletics competition at the last Olympic Games, it is
- Published in Health & Well-Being
Keys to Choosing an Open Sport for the 2025 Games
By Andrew Walker, MPH; NSGA Director of Health & Well-Being The final article of 2024 provided readers with a general overview of how to participate in the National Senior Games through an Open Sport. Our first Health and Well-being article during this Games year shares more guidance in choosing the right competition for you, whether you
- Published in Health & Well-Being
Recovery with a Pickleball Prescription – and Guardian Angel
January 2025 Athlete of the Month By Del Moon, NSGA Storyteller Mike Welter, 72 Cape Coral, Florida In 2017, senior athlete Mike Welter of Cape Coral, Florida, was flying high. The former tennis player had mastered pickleball and won two gold medals at the Super Seniors International Pickleball Association (SSIPA) World Championships as his peak
- Published in Athlete of the Month
Digging Out
By Del Moon, NSGA Storyteller Monique Wilson, 61 Redondo Beach, California Any parent will tell you that losing a child is one of the most difficult tragedies to overcome. Finding a pathway to return to everyday life is complex and can bring depression and other health issues. Monique Wilson’s family was devastated when her son
- Published in 2024 PB, Personal Best Featured Athletes, Senior Games Blogs