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5 Fun At-Home Workout Routines for Older Adults
Did you know a sedentary lifestyle is one of the top ten causes of death worldwide? But did you also know that by adding just a small amount of exercise to your routine—like walking or swimming—you can extend your life by three to five years? Exercise is not just a crucial component to living longer, though. Working out on a regular basis also helps you stay healthier and improves your quality of life. There are benefits to regular exercise! The benefits of workout routines for older adults are well-documented: Experience fewer falls. Exercise improves muscle strength and bone [...]
5 Simple Tips for Staying Healthy over the Holidays
Stay Healthy Over the Holidays: Top 5 Tips for Seniors Staying healthy over the holidays can be a challenge. Whether flying to see your grandchildren on another coast or filling your calendar with end-of-year events, these schedule changes can throw you off your game. Here’s a handy, stay-healthy checklist Think of it as a reminder that taking care of yourself is priority number one. After all, you don’t want to miss out on the holiday fun because you’re under the weather! 1. Get your flu shot According the CDC, “Flu vaccination is especially important for people 65 years and [...]
What Makes T’ai Chi So Awesome for Seniors?
T'ai Chi is a wonderful exercise for seniors, as it’s appropriate for any age or fitness ability. You can also do it indoors or take it outside... At the small community park in Tigard, Oregon, a senior man and woman begin their morning t'ai chi practice. They plant their feet into the mowed grass and move slowly, smoothly together. As local dog walkers drift by and runners pound the acorn-littered path, the couple's arms drift up and out like swaying branches, their hands relaxed and floating... If you’re looking for senior exercise ideas, t'ai chi may be a great fit for [...]
6 Ways to Maintain Healthy Joints
Joints make it possible for you to bend your knees, elbows, hips and more. As your body ages, your joints are at a higher risk of wearing down. Maybe overuse of a certain joint throughout your lifetime has resulted in decreased flexibility and discomfort. […]
Understanding the Different Types of Yoga: Which Style Fits You?
As yoga becomes more and more common among adults of all ages, you’re beginning to realize that this form of exercise may be ideal for your physical and mental well-being. You’d love to improve flexibility and balance as well as spend time on cultivating peace and mindfulness. […]
Creating Your Personalized Fitness Plan: Your New Year’s Resolutions
Don’t lie – maintaining or improving your physical fitness is somewhere on your mental list of resolutions you’ve carried into the new year. You know how important it is for older adults to stay active. […]
6 Holiday Fitness Tips to Keep You On Track
Holiday fitness. For some reason, it does not seem like those two words belong together. When you think of the holidays, you probably think of pumpkin pie, hot cocoa and eggnog – none of which are particularly healthy for you. […]
How to Form an Effective Senior Fitness Plan for the Winter: Make Staying Active Your Goal
You know from years of past experience that winter can be a season where you fall short of your fitness goals. Now that you’re in your golden years, you also know how important it is to live healthy each and every day, […]
5 Ways to Make Senior Exercise Fun
Senior exercise is a key component of healthy aging. Regular physical activity increases muscle tone, improves balance and reduces the risk of developing health conditions like high blood pressure, dementia, heart disease and cancer. […]
The Nonphysical Benefits of Keeping Active as a Senior
The physical benefits of getting out every so often for exercise can't be argued with. Continue reading
