Ruth Lemay exercises three times weekly, rides a recumbent bike for six miles, walks daily, and maintains a vegetable-rich ...

After touring a woodshop in the Sylvania senior center, the committee decided the woodworking space needed to be larger than ...

At 93, Cecilia Gomez inspires with her dedication to fitness, earning the SilverSneakers Inspiration Award at Smithtown ...

After facing pressure from seniors enrolled in the Silver Sneakers exercise class, the Chino Valley YMCA announced it would ...

Nearly 1 in 4 older adults experiences a fall each year, but most don’t realize that targeted exercises can dramatically lower that risk. Maintaining strength and balance is key to staying active, ...

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) - Staying active doesn't always mean breaking a sweat at the gym. For older adults, even simple seated movements can bring big benefits like easing pain, boosting energy, ...

As people age and muscle mass decreases, it becomes more challenging to perform daily activities like walking and climbing stairs. In fact, 35% of adults over the age of 70 have challenges with ...

Penn State wrestler Levi Haines, a Biglerville High grad, placed second at the Senior World Championships in Croatia. Haines advanced to the gold-medal match after winning four consecutive matches on ...

Mobility exercises are compound movements that engage the muscles and joints involved in performing daily activities. They can help form the foundation for moving well into older age. “Mobility” can ...

Aging changes the human body in myriad ways. But even with those changes, seniors’ bodies have many of the same needs as the bodies of their younger counterparts. Exercise is one thing the human body ...

Physical activity is crucial for people who aspire to maintain their overall health as their body’s age. Exercise improves flexibility, contributes to a healthy weight, reduces the risk for chronic ...

Healthy aging and exercise are invariably connected in older adults. Working out can help build stronger bones and muscles, which can lower the chance of falls and chronic conditions as you age.