Exercise programs for adults 65 and older should include cardiovascular training to improve lung and heart health, strength training to build stronger muscles and bones, and stretching to improve ...

As we age, our bodies gradually tighten up – that’s just part of the aging process and how our bodies change over time. According to the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, the tightening is ...

Many people spend their younger years exercising and tend to slow down on the exercise routine as they age. However, exercise ...

As the chill of winter fades and the warmth of spring begins to take over, it’s the perfect time for seniors to focus on loosening up stiff muscles and joints that may have tightened up during the ...

Starting a stretching program doesn’t mean spending hours at the gym or health center. De Ann Mago, wellness coordinator at Hartsfield Village in Munster, said seniors should try to stretch their ...

You need to do stretching and mobility exercises to gain an advantage when you run because your muscles and joints go through ...

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 ...

NET GAINS: Henderson County Parks and Recreation offers a variety of senior activities, including table tennis. Photo by Jill Blancher Shortly after retiring to Henderson County in 2009, George Raab ...

BRUSH PRAIRIE — When you hit it unexpectedly, the ground turns out to be so unforgivingly hard. Not to mention, humiliating. As many as 1 in 4 older Americans takes an accidental tumble to the ground ...

There are tons of different stretching exercises—you can stretch the whole body, or just focus on specific areas like the legs or hips. There are also static and dynamic stretches. The choice between ...

Apple Valley's Fit Lab Fitness Center is opening a second senior-centric branch in Victorville on Jan. 30. The gym is open to adults of all ages but is heavy on senior training. Senior classes include ...