“Standing also encourages better circulation and alignment, reducing stiffness and improving energy levels,” says Theresa ...

Test real-world strength after 50 by completing 7 standing moves without rest: presses, lunges, goblet squats, and a loaded ...

To help you get started, our resident personal trainer, Sam Hopes, who trains clients of all ages, shared her five go-to ...

Preventing falls is important for seniors because it reduces the risk of hip fractures, head injuries, and the need to use assistive devices like canes or walkers. In addition to balance exercises, ...

For many able-bodied folks, balance can be taken for granted once you grow past the wobbly legs and skinned knees of childhood. But once you hit a certain age, finding balance (literally) isn’t always ...

When it comes to working our core, most people’s minds often turn to lying on their backs and busting out 100 crunches. While crunches do target your abdominal muscles, there are more muscles that ...

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 ...

Mobility exercises can be a useful tool for promoting joint health, which is key for maintaining quality of life. These exercises do not require a gym membership or expensive equipment to perform.

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 ...

According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), maintaining an active lifestyle, such as strength training exercises, can slow down any decline in strength, power, and muscle loss. One ...