Mobility & Fitness

Take a Walk and Preserve Your Mobility

Mar 29, 2017 · · Mobility & Fitness
Doctors define mobility in older adults as the ability to walk 400 meters­—about a quarter mile—without help from a person or walker (a cane is okay), and without sitting down. Most of us assume that we’ll be able to do this if we just stay physically active. But until recently, … Read More

Give Your Grip Strength a Hand

Mar 29, 2017 · · Mobility & Fitness
Are you losing your grip? Your grip strength comes into play whenever you open a jar or a door, carry grocery bags, or handle the steering wheel when driving your car. The strength of your grip is something you depend on every day. But you may not appreciate it until … Read More

Get Better Posture With The Alexander Technique

Mar 21, 2017 · · Mobility & Fitness
If you have arthritis or other conditions that cause muscle tightness, you may find relief from the “Alexander Technique,” an exercise method that helps improve movement, balance, support, and coordination—which, in turn, relieves muscle tightness and related discomfort. The Alexander Technique can be particularly beneficial if you suffer from neck … Read More

Weekend Warriors May Rule After All

Mar 20, 2017 · · Mobility & Fitness
Weekend warriors”—so-called because of their propensity to engage in physical activity on weekends—and other people who participate in less frequent or regular bouts of physical activity also have reduced risk for all-cause, cardiovascular, (CVD) and cancer mortality, though not as much as those who participate in regular, moderate-intensity physical activity, … Read More

9. Exercise Resources

Mar 3, 2017 · · Mobility & Fitness
Your Exercise Toolbox With a little searching, you probably can find many physical activity experts and community resources to help you on your fitness journey. Whether it’s an exercise class to inspire you or a personal trainer to give you one-on-one instruction, there are a lot of options. Community fitness … Read More

7. Getting Active

Mar 3, 2017 · · Mobility & Fitness
Taking the First Steps If you’re ready to get more active, start by thinking about what sounds like fun. Remember when you were a kid and it was fun to play hopscotch, jump rope, or ride your bicycle with your neighborhood friends? Most likely you didn’t think about the fact … Read More

2. Essential Exercise

Mar 2, 2017 · · Mobility & Fitness
What’s Your Exercise Story? Individuals come to exercise programs with different histories of physical activity. Maybe you played a team sport in high school and intramural athletics in college, but gradually became less active with the demands of work and family. Perhaps you’ve always preferred solitary activities, such as hiking … Read More

1. Building the Active Body

Mar 1, 2017 · · Mobility & Fitness
Aging Strong and Gracefully If you’re concerned about how old you look or how old you feel, you might be tempted to search for the fountain of youth in anti-aging supplements, face creams, or spa treatments. In truth, two of the most effective—and inexpensive—things you can do to hold on … Read More

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