You’ll need a chair and a long, moderately-heavy resistance band for these exercises. Perform each move for 10-15 repetitions ...

Alldis emphasizes that strength training should still be a big component of your weekly workouts, because it can help you ...

A recent study by biomedical engineers highlights the benefits of combining physical and cognitive exercises for aging adults.

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 ...

Nearly 1 in 4 older adults experiences a fall each year, but most don’t realize that targeted exercises can dramatically lower that risk. Maintaining strength and balance is key to staying active, ...

One of the most compelling benefits of chair yoga is improved mobility and balance . Multiple randomized controlled and quasi-experimental trials show that seniors practicing chair yoga see gains in ...

Personal trainers explain how older adults can exercise safely by avoiding common mistakes like ego lifting, skipping ...

My daughters ran their first 2km junior parkrun recently and as they shot off like rockets and I lagged behind, I was reminded that my 47-year-old hips are not as agile as they used to be. Searching ...

The shoulder plays a key role in movements necessary for everyday activities. Older adults can protect their shoulders by performing exercises that focus on strength and mobility. Reaching, lifting, ...

Older adults who regularly participated in a community-based exercise program were able to slow — and in many cases reverse — declines in cardio fitness and strength that naturally come with age, a ...

Hip pain can be incredibly uncomfortable and distracting, with causes ranging from tight muscles to osteoarthritis, a joint condition. Some exercises and stretches for hip pain may be just as helpful, ...