Aquatic exercises can be highly beneficial for balance, mood, and overall well-being in older adults. Older adults can try various types of exercises in the pool. Regular physical activity is ...
Tribune-Review Saturday, Sept. 19, 2020 12:01 a.m. | Saturday, Sept. 19, 2020 12:01 a.m. One of the least stressful and accessible forms of exercise is walking. For some seniors, walking is a bigger ...
Six women in their 60s to 80s lunge side to side within a YMCA pool, essentially emulating falling and regaining balance. At times during the one-hour class, they also pad about, reaching for bobbing ...
MELVILLE, N.Y. -- Synchronized swimming and water aerobics for seniors are taking off this summer on Long Island. Because of the heat, many of the rehab water classes for retirees are being held ...
Motion is lotion for aching joints and soul food for mental health and wellness. There are dozens of ways you can exercise ...
Losing interest in an exercise regimen is a situation many fitness enthusiasts have confronted at one point or another. Overcoming a stale workout routine can be simple for young athletes, whose ...
Various abilities can naturally decline as a person ages. This includes coordination abilities such as balance, flexibility, and strength. Many exercises can help maintain these abilities and reduce ...
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 ...
Dallas resident Mary Bennett (right) follows instructor Angela White during a chair exercise session at Park South Family YMCA in Dallas. Shafkat Anowar / Staff Photographer When you are in your 80s ...
Whether it’s for beach walks, water aerobics, or gardening, seniors need supportive, slip-resistant water shoes that protect their feet and reduce the risk of falls. The best water shoes for older ...