Experts agree that exercise is vital to longevity and helps to preserve muscle mass, bone density and joint health as we age. But it’s important to approach workouts in the right way to ensure safe, ...

Back pain, whether in the upper, middle, or lower back, affects millions of people around the world. It can occur for many reasons—from prolonged time in front of a screen, an injury, osteoarthritis, ...

The purpose of this Position Stand is to provide an overview of issues critical to understanding the importance of exercise and physical activity in older adult populations. The Position Stand is ...

Strength training can be an important part of an active lifestyle for older adults. It can help improve strength and mobility, reduce the risk of falls, and maintain bone density. The Centers for ...

(Mass Appeal) – We’re not alone for today’s Fitness Friday and we want you to get up and join us too! Carol Palmer, a fitness class instructor at the Westfield Senior Center, has brought a few members ...

Age-related balance changes, muscle weakness, and vision problems can increase the risk of falls and injuries in older people. Regular balance, strength, and cardio exercises can help reduce this ...

A lower-calorie Mediterranean diet, combined with regular exercise, helped older women lose weight without causing bone density loss, new research suggests. Weight loss, especially quick or ...

Older adults experience less muscle soreness following exercise according to research which overturns the widespread belief that aging muscles are less resilient. The study entitled "Advancing age is ...