As "The Golden Bachelor" makes history for the popular TV franchise, it raises the question: What are the benefits of staying fit in your golden years? Harry King, a corporate trainer for Planet ...

The core muscles give vital support to your lower back and help you stand, maintain balance, and carry out important movements. We look at some effective core exercises for seniors, the correct way to ...

Tom Rauscher does a series of V-ups, push-ups, squats, and planks each morning that get him moving for the day ahead. It only ...

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Staying active at home is one of the best ways seniors can maintain strength, balance, flexibility, and overall health—especially when trips to the gym become less convenient. The key to building an ...

National Senior Citizen Day was established in 1988 when President Ronald Reagan signed his Proclamation 5847 declaring August 21st as National Senior Citizens Day. It read in part, “older people have ...

Older adults have many options for staying physically active without sacrificing their joints. Walking, cycling, and yoga are just a few low impact exercises that may offer benefits. As you get older, ...

Seniors take in a game of water volleyball at the Vista del Monte Fitness and Aquatics Center (Vista del Monte photo) You’ll hear water splashes, laughter and even some clanging in the background as ...

Regular physical activity can boost stamina and mobility while also strengthening the body and mind. Quality equipment and routines don’t have to be elaborate to be effective. Exercise is vital for ...

Running will help you stay active as you age, but when you’re out clocking miles, your body is consistently working in the sagittal plane (as in, moving forward). This limits your range of motion in ...