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Getting up out of a chair, carrying groceries, or picking up your grandchild are regular activities that can become challenging as we age. But they don’t have to be—if you incorporate strength training into your routine. Why strength train? As we age, muscular strength decreases so it’s essential to train your muscles to keep being able to do the activities you need or want to do. Getting up out of a chair, getting up from the ground, reaching overhead, squatting, even keeping good posture—all of it can keep you going and prevent injury....
A new year is a blank slate. A chance to make and keep promises to yourself and maybe also to those you love by being present. One promise you can count on is that having a regular fitness routine leads to a life of independence. This doesn’t mean you need to spend hours lifting weights or running endless miles each week. You can start and maintain a regular fitness routine with the right mindset and a good pair of trainers. Start small If you’ve never exercised or haven’t done so in a while, consult your medical professional first. Once you g...
We all know that exercise is good for us. Maintaining a regular exercise routine helps your heart, lungs, muscles, even your social and mental health by being part of a fitness community in your neighborhood, at your local gym or senior center. While moving to get your blood flowing is important, slowing down and taking recovery time also matters. You can reap the benefits of recovery through red light therapy, percussive massage tools, or with restorative yoga. Restorative yoga is a gentle...
We're a few months now into the new year. Raise your hand if you made a resolution to get more exercise? Have you kept your promise? By the time you've committed to starting a regular exercise program, you've likely made up your mind that you're ready to do that daily walk, start a strength training routine, or go to more yoga classes. For some folks, developing a new exercise habit is easy. For others, it can be a challenge. For adults over 65 years old, The Center for Disease Control...
