Lifting to Lighten
The value of weight training during older adulthood Fact checked by Shannon Sparks No doubt you’ve heard the news: Regular physical activity is a key component of a healthy lifestyle. Exercise can reduce your risk of disease, help maintain a healthy weight, reduce stress, and positively impact mental health. What you may not know, however, […]
In-Home and in Shape
Options for getting fit without leaving the house Fact checked by Derick Wilder There are plenty of challenges to getting, and staying, fit: Not enough time. Lack of gym access. Illness. Some seniors face additional obstacles that can create even more of a barrier. This is one reason in-home fitness trainers and online fitness classes […]
What’s the Dill with Pickleball?
The social, low-impact sport appeals to active older adults If you find yourself or someone you love in an (ahem) pickle over lack of exercise, may we suggest a game of pickleball? The mood- boosting sport surged in popularity, growing almost 40% over two years, according to the Sports & Fitness Industry Association’s 2022 Topline […]
Core Issues
Strengthen muscles to improve balance and stability Some adults become less stable on their feet as they get older, but losing a sense of balance isn’t an inevitable part of aging. Exercising to improve stability while strengthening core muscles may help older adults remain independent, living on their own terms. “The core isn’t just defined […]