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Protect Against Falls With Progressive Resistance Training

Apr 14, 2016 · Matthew Solan · Mobility & Fitness

One out of three adults age 65 and older suffers a fall each year, and falls are the leading cause of both fatal and nonfatal injuries among seniors, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. “A fracture resulting from a fall can lead to blood clots, respiratory complications, … Read More

Get Fit in Less Time with Smarter Treadmill Workouts

Apr 14, 2016 · Matthew Solan · Mobility & Fitness

The gym treadmill is one of the best fitness tools for seniors. Its handrails, smooth surface, inside environment, and versatility make it a safe and easy way for older adults to get their minimum 150 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise per week. “Treadmills can target the key muscle groups that seniors … Read More

Get Up, Get Moving, and Live Longer

Apr 14, 2016 · Matthew Solan · Mobility & Fitness

When you are not exercising, you still need to keep moving. New research has found that active older adults can gain even more health benefits with ongoing non-exercise physical activity (NEPA). The study in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine found that those who replaced 30 minutes per day of … Read More

Newsbriefs: Healthy Couples; Hearing-Aids; Alzheimer’s

Apr 14, 2016 · Matthew Solan · Mobility & Fitness

Couples Are More Likely to Get Healthy if They Pursue Good Health Together If you have trouble dropping bad habits and adopting healthier ones, ask your significant other to join you, says a study in JAMA Internal Medicine. The researchers looked at 3,722 couples age 50 and older and how … Read More

Treadmills May Predict How Long You Live

Apr 13, 2016 · Matthew Solan · Mobility & Fitness

Researchers from Johns Hopkins Medicine have developed a formula that estimates one’s risk of dying over a 10-year period based on the ability to exercise on a treadmill at an increasing speed and incline. Their FIT Treadmill Score factors in age, gender, peak heart rate reached during intense exercise, and … Read More

Get Rolling With Foam Rollers

Apr 13, 2016 · Matthew Solan · Mobility & Fitness

One of the best fitness tools for seniors is a small, lightweight cylinder made of compressed foam. “Foam rollers can be an effective means to help prevent aches and pain, prevent injuries from workouts, and remain more mobile and active,” says Susan Stich, MSPT, with the UCLA Outpatient Rehabilitation Department. … Read More

Functional Fitness Gets You in Shape for Daily Life Movements

Apr 13, 2016 · Matthew Solan · Mobility & Fitness

Have you ever strained your shoulder reaching for the top shelf or under the bed? Or tweaked your knee squatting to pick up something, or even pulled a back muscle while vacuuming or raking leaves? Even if you are diligent about exercise and follow a regular workout routine, you could … Read More

Yoga at Any Age Yields Big Benefits

Apr 13, 2016 · Matthew Solan · Mobility & Fitness

An estimated 15.8 million American adults practice yoga, but only 18 percent are age 55 and older. If you are part of this minority group, you should consider rolling out the mat. Yoga has a wide range of benefits for seniors—from improving brain health to lowering their risk of heart … Read More

Exercise Your Lower Legs to Prevent Calf Cramping and Foot Pain

Apr 13, 2016 · Dawn Bialy · Mobility & Fitness

Improve Strength, Balance, and Flexibility with Pilates

Apr 12, 2016 · Dawn Bialy · Mobility & Fitness

If cycling classes, boot camp, Zumba, and other high-energy forms of exercise aren’t your cup of tea, you may want to consider learning Pilates, a series of specific movements designed to strengthen the body’s core muscles. “The core muscles consist of the abdominal muscles, the intercostal muscles that are located … Read More

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