Inspiring Stories

Wednesday, September 25, 2024

Inspiring Story: Megan Moynihan Discovers Open Water Swimming

Senior Planet reader Megan Moynihan shares her passion for swimming and her plans to swim the English Channel.

Saturday, September 14, 2024

Meet the Trainer: Jess Fortin 

Meet Jess Fortin, kayaker, scrapbooker, and Senior Planet trainer in North Country New York. 

Thursday, September 12, 2024

Tom, 72: Find Your Inspiration

Senior Planet Sponsored Athlete — and American Ninja Warrior — Tom Simek, invites you to find your inspiration and take the next step on your fitness journey with him.

Wednesday, August 28, 2024

Inspiring Story: Michelle Bryan Harnessed the Internet to Retire Abroad

Meet Michelle Bryan, who left the US for the first time ever in 2018 to retire in Ecuador and hasn’t looked back since.

Thursday, July 25, 2024

Tom, 72 – Life is Worth Living – Well

Senior Planet Sponsored Athlete — and American Ninja Warrior — Tom Simek, invites you to take the next step on your fitness journey and live life to the fullest!

Wednesday, July 24, 2024

Inspiring Story: Linda Diane Murphy Spreads Mindfulness

Meet Linda Diane Murphy, spreading the word about mindful meditation by moderating the Mindful Engagement group on Senior Planet Community.

Saturday, July 13, 2024

Meet the Trainer: Tina Wang

Meet Tina, a Senior Planet trainer of Chair Yoga, swimming enthusiast and dance and movement artist with an MFA in Visual Arts. 

Thursday, July 11, 2024

Nancey, 63 – Pivot to Fitness

When you want to work out, but your body has other ideas, what do you do? Senior Planet Sponsored Athlete Nancey Walker shares her key to movement and motivation.

Thursday, June 27, 2024

Behind the Lens with Lola Flash

Lola Flash is an acclaimed portrait photographer whose work is at the forefront of gender queer politics, and most recently, about aging.

Wednesday, June 26, 2024

Inspiring Story: Phyllis Spencer, WNBA Dancer after 50

Meet Phyllis Spencer, a team captain of the Timeless Torches, the dance troupe of people over 40 who bring pep and spirit to the WNBA’s Liberty team.

Saturday, June 8, 2024

Día de agradecimiento al entrenador

Nos encantan los entrenadores de Senior Planet, ¡y ellos a usted! ¡Conozca a algunos miembros de nuestro equipo de entrenadores y agregue a sus favoritos!

Saturday, June 8, 2024

Trainer Appreciation Day

We love Senior Planet trainers – and they love you! Meet some of our trainer team and add your own favorites!

Monday, May 27, 2024

Get Active – and Get Social!

Senior Planet Sponsored athletes describe how getting active opened the door to new friendships, new experiences and improved performance.

Thursday, May 23, 2024

Mary Taris, 60, is Publishing a Better Tomorrow

Mary Taris, 60, aims to change the literary landscape to a more inclusive one through her Strive Publishing & Bookstore. 

Wednesday, May 22, 2024

Inspiring Story: Andrew Walker and the Senior Games

Meet the Health and Well-being Director of the sporting event devoted to athletes age 50 and over!