Want to unlock the secret to better balance, stronger muscles and a brighter mood as you age? The answer might be right under you — your chair. Chair exercises for seniors can transform a simple seat ...
As we get older it's much more common to experience discomfort, tightness in your joints and even back pain. The latter may be the worst of them and it messes up your sleep, your workflow and your ...
Staying active at home is one of the best ways seniors can maintain strength, balance, flexibility, and overall health—especially when trips to the gym become less convenient. The key to building an ...
When Maria started experiencing memory lapses at 73, her doctor suggested medications and puzzles. Instead, she joined a weekly dance class. Six months later, her cognitive assessments showed ...
Older adults have many exercise options that are great for building fitness but easy on the joints. “Low impact” does not mean low quality. The exercises in this article can be great ways to build or ...
When 80-year-old Los Angeles bike rider Joel Slaven was around 73 years old, he had a heart attack while on a long ride — he’d always been an avid exerciser, but found himself having to take a break ...
As we age, it's not always easy to maintain our fitness routines. Between unpredictable weather, safety concerns, and the hassle of getting to a gym, staying active can feel like a challenge. But with ...
Mobility exercises are compound movements that engage the muscles and joints involved in performing daily activities. They can help form the foundation for moving well into older age. “Mobility” can ...
Staying active is crucial for seniors' health and well-being, but traditional forms of exercise can become challenging with age. Outdoor cycling, for instance, might lose its appeal due to concerns ...
As people age and muscle mass decreases, it becomes more challenging to perform daily activities like walking and climbing stairs. In fact, 35% of adults over the age of 70 have challenges with ...