26 Active Aging Innovations

From Customized Senior Products to Elderly Sporting Events

— September 20, 2014 — Lifestyle
These elderly sport innovations challenge the popular misconceptions of aging. With age comes wisdom and these examples prove that getting old doesn't mean one needs to give up on their active lifestyle.

Now more than ever, boomers are embracing life and living it with health and happiness in mind. For many, retirement is not an end to an era but rather a path to endless possibilities.

These elderly sport innovations range from inspiring boomer profiles that chronicle elderly yoga instructors and martial arts masters that are in better shape than the majority of their much younger opponents.

In addition to fit seniors, this list also profiles a range of innovative products that are customized to assist the elderly in active tasks. The products encourage and aid seniors in living a healthy lifestyle even if they are physically limited in doing so.
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Boomer Golf Academies
Boomer Golf Academies
The Goderich Sunset Golf Club is Offering Boomer-Targeted Golf Activities
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Senior Cycling Programs
Senior Cycling Programs
Experience Plus Bicycle Training Prepares Over 50s for Adventurous Rides
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Senior Music Videos
Senior Music Videos
The Waverley Mansion Encourages Activity and Education Through Music Videos
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Senior Judo Experts
Senior Judo Experts
Keiko Fukuda is the First Female 10th Degree Black Belt
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Senior Swimming Campaigns
Senior Swimming Campaigns
Speedo's Fueled by Water Campaign Stars a 91-Year-Old Masters Swimmer
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Romantic Senior Selfies
Romantic Senior Selfies
Milka's Selfie Campaign Introduces the Photography Phenomenon to Elders
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Senior Transportation Services
Senior Transportation Services
Lift Hero Offers Friendly Ride Sharing for Elderly Passengers
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Boomer Fitness Centers
Boomer Fitness Centers
Nifty After Fifty Promotes an Active Lifestyle During Classic Years
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Boomer E-Biking Adventures
Boomer E-Biking Adventures
An Endeavor to Break the World Record for Electric Bicycling in Europe
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Seniors-Targeting Telehealth Services
Seniors-Targeting Telehealth Services
Seniors Wireless Offers Mobile & teleMED Assist For Just $1
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Senior Fitness Stations
Senior Fitness Stations
Public Workout Stations Help Singapore's Elderly Stay Fit
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Senior-Themed Gaming Events
Senior-Themed Gaming Events
The Lebanon County Senior Games Are in Their 29th Year of Competition
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Senior Artist Campaigns
Senior Artist Campaigns
Selfridges' Bright Old Things Highlights Artists Over the Age of 40
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Endearing Elderly Exercise Portraits
Endearing Elderly Exercise Portraits
Grainne Quinlan Captures Quirky Images of Tai Chi Enthusiasts
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Flexible Boomer Workouts
Flexible Boomer Workouts
Spirit50 Addresses Old Age and Health Through Home Fitness Sessions
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Powerlifting Boomers
Powerlifting Boomers
"Old Man Lifts Fridge" Video Proves Age is Just a Number
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Bombastic Boomers
Bombastic Boomers
Jennifer Figge's Transatlantic Swim Far Shorter Than Originally Claimed
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Hip-Protecting Airbags
Hip-Protecting Airbags
The Wolk Wearable Airbag was Designed with Senior Citizens in Mind
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Physically Assistive Exoskeletons
Physically Assistive Exoskeletons
The Ankle Walking Assist Device Helps the Elderly Keep Walking
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Record-Breaking Boomers
Record-Breaking Boomers
Jennifer Figge Becomes First Female to Swim Across Atlantic
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Amazing Female Boomers
Amazing Female Boomers
Sixty-Year-Old Diana Nyad Prepares to Swim Cuba to Florida
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Elderly Athlete Photography
Elderly Athlete Photography
Dean Bradshaw Photographs 'The Golden Years' in His Latest Series
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Geriatric Girl Power
Geriatric Girl Power
91-Year-Old Rocker Leads Band of Swingin' Seniors
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Senior-Protecting Wearables
Senior-Protecting Wearables
This Smartwatch for the Elderly is Raising Finances via Kickstarter
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Auto-Adjusting Cycle Seats
Auto-Adjusting Cycle Seats
The Elev8 Bike Allows Elderly to Change Height at Whim
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Active Aging Photoshoots
Active Aging Photoshoots
The Peter Zander 'Seniors' Series is Full of Life
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Elderly Yoga Masters
Elderly Yoga Masters
Bette Calman is an Inspirational 83-Year-Old Yoga Instructor
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