Physical activity at any age is crucial and can reduce the risk of different illnesses and chronic diseases. As people grow older, an active lifestyle becomes increasingly more important. No matter ...
A new CDC report finds that more than 85% of U.S. adults 65 and older are not getting enough exercise. All adults should get moderate aerobic activity and weight or resistance training every week. In ...
The Elizabeth Recreation Department is offering a new program called Shining Star Fitness aimed at providing light aerobic exercise classes for older adults. The classes will be led by a certified ...
Staying active looks different for everybody, and movement at any age can really bring a lot of positive results.
Personal trainers explain how older adults can exercise safely by avoiding common mistakes like ego lifting, skipping ...
When Linda Mullenhour enters the pool, she takes control. All eight members of her class mimic her every move, listening to her verbal commands. “One, two, three, four,” she says, “and we’re going ...
The global population of older adults ages 60 and over is expected to jump from 12% in 2015 to 22% by 2050. Past studies show there are several lifestyle factors that can have a negative impact on how ...
For many individuals, cycling is a lifelong activity. New technology and advances in bicycle design mean riding a bike as an older adult is more approachable than ever. Cycling is a low impact way to ...