When 80-year-old Los Angeles bike rider Joel Slaven was around 73 years old, he had a heart attack while on a long ride — he’d always been an avid exerciser, but found himself having to take a break ...

Personal trainers explain how older adults can exercise safely by avoiding common mistakes like ego lifting, skipping ...

Let's be honest: None of us like getting older. It comes with body aches and pains, and everyone treats you like you're some sort of delicate trinket. But getting older doesn't have to mean slowing ...

It is often said that exercise is the best medicine, but for many older adults, it can be a prescription that is increasingly ...

Discover the joint-friendly pool exercise recommended by Mayo Clinic to effectively build leg strength for older adults.

Aquatic exercise represents a versatile physical activity modality that offers significant benefits for older adults. The unique properties of water, such as buoyancy and resistance, enable ...

Older adults have many exercise options that are great for building fitness but easy on the joints. “Low impact” does not mean low quality. The exercises in this article can be great ways to build or ...

Table 1. Summary of ACSM/AHA physical activity recommendations for older adults. Intensity: On a scale of 0 to 10 for level of physical exertion, 5 to 6 for moderate-intensity and 7 to 8 for vigorous ...

These resistance band exercises for seniors are some of the best strength-training moves for people over 50, to help maintain muscle mass and improve balance.

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 ...

As the days grow longer, temperatures rise, and trees begin to bloom, it’s clear that spring is just around the corner. With the arrival of the new season comes the perfect opportunity to shake off ...