Mobility & Fitness

Picking Up Pickleball

· · Mobility & Fitness
Bored with your ho-hum gym routine? Crave something that stimulates both mind and body? Then pick up pickleball, an easy-to-play racquet sport that is ideal for seniors who need some exercise motivation. “Maintaining interest is often the greatest obstacle in fitness. If it is not fun and enjoyable you are … Read More

Aerobic Fitness May Help You Think Faster

· · Mobility & Fitness
Exercise is recommended for physical and mental wellbeing especially as we get older. But what actually happens to a brain on exercise? A University of Japan study of Japanese men age 60 and older found that aerobic fitness stimulates a return to using a more youthful part of the brain. … Read More

Regain Your Range of Motion

· · Mobility & Fitness
Having arthritis can make you feel like the Tin Man from The Wizard of Oz. To help loosen your joints, think first about regaining your range of motion (ROM), according to Cleveland Clinic Sports Health & Orthopaedic Rehabilitation physical therapist Mark Kalinowski, PT, OCS. “Range of motion is the movement … Read More

How to Get Motivated to Exercise

“I know exercise is good for me, but I just don’t have the motivation to do it.” Sound familiar? That’s a common complaint, and motivation is especially difficult when you feel depressed, anxious or tired all the time. Sitting in front of the television or browsing the web to “numb” your … Read More

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