Here are some example exercises to try: Standing on one leg: close your eyes and lift one leg off the ground. If this is too ...

Contrary to popular belief, fitness is a key part of healthy aging. But you can't just skate into your golden years looking great while doing minimal amounts of aerobic exercise. You should be ...

Resistance training has emerged as a pivotal strategy for mitigating age‐related declines in muscle strength and functional capacity. By engaging in structured exercises that impose external loads on ...

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

The purpose of this Position Stand is to provide an overview of issues critical to understanding the importance of exercise and physical activity in older adult populations. The Position Stand is ...

Regular exercise and physical activity are important for heart health, especially as we age. Exercise can help reduce the risk of heart disease, and if you already have heart disease, it can help ...

Constipation and impaction from such common causes as limited fluid intake, decreased activity, and medication side effects are also important elimination concerns to discuss, as they can lead to ...

Evidence Statement and Recommendation. Evidence Category A. Regular physical activity increases average life expectancy through its influence on chronic disease development, through the mitigation of ...