Align the right side of your torso with the anchor point. Bend your elbows and bring the band back towards your rib cage.
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 ...
Physical activity is crucial for people who aspire to maintain their overall health as their bodies age. Exercise improves flexibility, contributes to a healthy weight, reduces the risk for chronic ...
Aquatic exercises can be highly beneficial for balance, mood, and overall well-being in older adults. Older adults can try various types of exercises in the pool. Regular physical activity is ...
If we’re lucky, we age. If we’re active, we may be able to avoid getting old. Increasing our physical strength and flexibility while improving posture and balance can pave the way for aging well and ...
After turning 60, maintaining physical strength becomes increasingly important for independence and overall health, yet traditional workout routines often need thoughtful adjustments to prevent injury ...
102-year-old Peggy Roberts attended senior exercise classes for more than a decade. She'd get on a bus and arrive to class on time every week up until she died last summer. Her community at the gym ...
This year, there’s a new kid in town at the Lancaster Senior Games called Pound. Never heard of it? You’re not alone. But once you try it, you may be hooked. While the Lancaster Senior Games are known ...
Regarding the April 1 Health article “‘Short bursts’ of stair climbing may improve leg strength in older adults”: Stair climbing is an often overlooked and underappreciated exercise activity. That ...
Various abilities can decline as we age. This includes coordination abilities such as balance, flexibility, and strength. Different exercises can help maintain these skills, plus reduce the risk of ...