It’s easy to assume that, as we get older, our physical capabilities decline. And maybe there’s nothing we can do about it. While our bodies certainly age — I hate to admit it, but my back pain has ...

NET GAINS: Henderson County Parks and Recreation offers a variety of senior activities, including table tennis. Photo by Jill Blancher Shortly after retiring to Henderson County in 2009, George Raab ...

Older adults who regularly participated in a community-based exercise program were able to slow — and in many cases reverse — declines in cardio fitness and strength that naturally come with age, a ...

Wednesday is a day for seniors who are exercise enthusiasts to be more loud and proud than usual. National Senior Health and Fitness Day is upon us, a day meant to highlight and promote physical ...

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 ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." “Exercise bikes are great for cardiovascular health for seniors. They are non-weight-bearing which allows ...

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 ...

When Linda Mullenhour enters the pool, she takes control. All eight members of her class mimic her every move, listening to her verbal commands. “One, two, three, four,” she says, “and we’re going ...

Area agencies are helping seniors age actively. According to the Centers for Disease Control, “as an older adult, regular physical activity is one of the most important things you can do for your ...

After participants warmed up with exercises like side bends, neck rolls and calf raises, East Stroudsburg exercise science students guided them through exercise stations aimed at improving balance, ...

Flowers and fancy dinners are Valentine’s Day staples, but for 40 senior women at Eastway Regional Recreation Center, a line dancing class was the activity of choice. Instructor Sean Corbus began the ...

Some 17% of people living in the U.S., or more than 1 in 6, were 65 or older in 2020. By 2040, there will be about 80.8 million people 65 and older in the country, making up about 22% of the ...