As people age, they lose bone mass, which weakens the bones and makes them susceptible to breaks and fractures. Fortunately, seniors can slow bone loss and make their bones stronger their joints more...
Category: Exercise
After age 50, adults tend to lose muscle mass. Studies has shown that older adults, even someone who is 80, can stop muscle loss and build muscle by lifting weights, doing other exercises that...
Staying active can help seniors live their best life and have a more positive attitude. It can also reduce your risk for type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and some cancers, and help you maintain a...
As people age, they may find that they frequently lose their balance. Balance loss with age is seldom a stand-alone condition but is a symptom of something else such as circulation problems,...
Exercise is important for seniors, but can be hard on the joints. Water exercises allow a full-body low-impact workout that is gentle on the joints yet effective. Walking in water also provides...
Fit Old People: How To Improve Or Maintain Your Fitness As A Senior
While the stereotypical senior citizen is overweight and out of shape, seniors can achieve and maintain their weight, strength, and flexibility and count themselves among the number of “fit old...