Open Sports: A Gateway to Fitness and the 2025 Games
By Andrew Walker, MPH; NSGA Director of Health & Well-Being If you’d like to be more active or build your fitness in 2025, trying a sport could be the path to take. Do any of these descriptions resonate with you? You want to be more physically active. You were inspired watching your favorite athletes in
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A Breath of Inspiration
December 2024 Athlete of the Month By Del Moon, NSGA Storyteller Sherry Kemp, 68 Columbus, Ohio In 2019 at age 63, Sherry Kemp was struggling with her health. She needed a walker and carried an oxygen bottle due to a rare, incurable condition. Today, her disease is in check, and she’s planning to compete in
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NSGA Names Host Cities for 2027 and 2029 National Senior Games
NSGA Names Host Cities for 2027 and 2029 National Senior Games The multi-sport championship for athletes ages 50+ heads to Tulsa, Oklahoma, and Birmingham, Alabama CLEARWATER, FL – The National Senior Games Association, Inc. announced Tuesday Tulsa, Oklahoma, and Birmingham, Alabama, as host cities for the 2027 and 2029 National Senior Games, respectively. This will
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Self-Care and Resiliency Resources for Better Mental Well-Being
By Andrew Walker, MPH; NSGA Director of Health & Well-Being Mental health resources, support and treatment are more accessible today due to the growth in how society sees mental well-being. The world of sports often reflects these cultural shifts, contributing positively to the broader discussion of mental health and helping to reduce the stigma around
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Veteran Ends 55-Year Drought with Senior Swimming Career
November 2024 Athlete of the Month By Del Moon, NSGA Storyteller Joel Lockwood, 90 Lake City, Michigan Joel Lockwood is having the time of his life by returning to competitive swimming after a 55-year hiatus caused by career and family duties. Despite current challenges, the 90-year-old says he’ll never get out of his lane again.
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Staying Active at 65+: Your Guide to Smart Medicare Choices
This content is provided by NSGA Partner and 2025 National Senior Games Presenting Sponsor, Humana. By Catherine Field, Senior Vice President, Humana Medicare Few things inspire me as much as the athletes who participate in the National Senior Games. Every two years, I look forward to seeing senior athletes from across the country gather to
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A Cycling Champion Spins Off a Family Legacy
By Del Moon, NSGA Storyteller Luigi Fabbri, 89 Eva Fabbri, 82 Lake Worth, Florida Gabriella Fabbri, 60 Riviera Beach, Florida Those who know Italian-born Luigi Fabbri will agree that cycling is at the heart of his being. He has been competing and raking in medals and championships internationally for 45 years, and he is still
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Introduction to Mindfulness for Sports & Well-Being
By Andrew Walker, MPH; NSGA Director of Health & Well-Being Have you ever felt less stressed after a good sweat session? Physical activity can improve mental health and well-being, and we see this among the athletes who compete at the National Senior Games. The Sustained Athlete Fitness Exam (SAFE) run by Dr. Becca Jordre has
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The Pickleball Pioneer: Fran Myer’s Unexpected Journey
October 2024 Athlete of the Month By Del Moon, NSGA Storyteller Fran Myer, 78 Kenmore, Washington Some people just have a knack for falling into situations and finding themselves in the middle of history. When it comes to the early development of pickleball, Fran Myer shows up everywhere. “I’m the Forrest Gump of pickleball,” she
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Walking to Better Fitness
By Andrew Walker, MPH; NSGA Director of Health & Well-Being “Walking is man’s best medicine” is a quote attributed to Hippocrates, the ancient Greek philosopher and father of Western medicine. Modern research agrees that getting your steps in brings many health benefits. Although fitness walking can enhance heart and lung efficiency and leg muscle strength,
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