Margaret Richard's Secrets for Staying Fit in Your 60's
Tuesday May 20, 2008
When "Body Electric" fitness expert Margaret Richard reached her 50's, the effects of menopause and aging began to undo the fitness routines she'd been faithful to for years. How did she fight back? By altering her exercises and her lifestyle to accomodate aging's changes. And now, Margaret Richard shares her exercise, nutrition, and lifestyle secrets with you. Photo courtesy of Margaret Richard and Body Electric
I find nothing more boring than these exercise babes. They were annoying in their 30s and they’re even more annoying now. While she’s performing ” twelve 3-1/2 minute muscle-toning exercises every three days, walk 3 brisk miles most mornings, consult with my nutritionist monthly,” I’m living my life and not obsessed with my waistline.
I think Margaret it totally fantastic and very motivating. I have been in the best shape when I do her toning routines. This is why she looks fantastic and much younger than 60!
I’d expect a 20-year old to be fit, but growing older tends to slow us down. Even so, 40- and 50-something (and older!) women need aerobic exercise (walking works!) for a healthy heart and weight bearing exercises (5 pound weights work!) for strong bones. Margaret and other instructors of “a certain age” are extremely motivating in that regard … if she can do it, so can I!
I have exercised with Margaret Richards for 20 years and I have maintained excellent weight and great muscle tone. I am in my 60s now and usually feel and look a lot younger. I know that using this tv program everyday has been the reason. I recommend the exercise program to everyone either through use of the tv or her tapes and cds.
I got into Margaret when she was in her 40s (and fabulous) and loved her workout routines on tv every morning. Was happy to see her return in her 50s! And now it’s the 60s. Go Margaret!
Margaret Richards is one of the few women dancer athletes that have given women a true picture of health/fitness over decades. Thank you, Margaret!
I’m looking forward to hearing what Margaret has to say about fitness in her 80’s!
I just love Margaret Richard’s pbs workout. She has such a wonderful body and outlook on life. I hope I am like that when I become 60 years of age. You go girl!!!
But exercise is about keeping healthy, helping your heart, not just your waistline!
I think she’s great!
MARGARET I HAVE WATCHED YOU FOR MANY YEARS AND YOU SAVED MY BODY. YOU ARE NO LONGER ON OUR PBS CHANNEL. WILL YOU BE AGAIN. WE MISS YOU . THANK YOU PUGGY CIULLA
Thank you, Margaret, for bringing health and exercise out of the realm of the superficial and into the pragmatic and realistic realm of aging. You’ve set a wonderful example for a longitudinal perspective on health – for those who are brave enough to embrace it!
I found the first poster’s comments so negative. In order to be fit and healthy, we have to make the sacrifice to exercise and to eat properly as we get older. Many older women can’t move around or lift things simply because they let their muscle atrophy due to inactivity. All of the things that Ms. Richard recommends is a small price to pay for good health.
Staying fit is not about being “obsessed”…sure, you’ll look better, but, more importantly, you will feel better, have more energy for your other activities, and, in general, have a much higher quality of life than you would otherwise.
I started exercising with Margaret Richard when I was in my early 20’s, I’m guessing she was in her mid 30’s. (PBS Body Electric was AWESOME!) She was my guru! I’m happy to see she’s still around and still keeping fit! As for Allura, maybe if you tried one of Ms. Richard’s workouts you would feel better about yourself and you might stop hating on people who actually care about their health and well being. Margaret Richard, you deserve to be in the hall of fame!