Exercise programs for adults 65 and older should include cardiovascular training to improve lung and heart health, strength training to build stronger muscles and bones, and stretching to improve ...

As we age, our bodies gradually tighten up – that’s just part of the aging process and how our bodies change over time. According to the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, the tightening is ...

As the chill of winter fades and the warmth of spring begins to take over, it’s the perfect time for seniors to focus on loosening up stiff muscles and joints that may have tightened up during the ...

Many people spend their younger years exercising and tend to slow down on the exercise routine as they age. However, exercise ...

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 ...

You need to do stretching and mobility exercises to gain an advantage when you run because your muscles and joints go through ...

Why should we stretch at all? According to personal trainer Desiree Lethaus, stretching has a range of benefits for the body, including better posture, improved flexibility, and better mobility.

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KOAA) — Many seniors in Colorado Springs are discovering they already have access to free fitness classes through their Medicare plans without even realizing it. The ...

102-year-old Peggy Roberts attended senior exercise classes for more than a decade. She'd get on a bus and arrive to class on time every week up until she died last summer. Her community at the gym ...