As you age, your body starts to wear down. The limitations of your body increase, and your ability to do as many things as you could in the past, starts to reach a limit. This is why fitness and health are not only for the young, but also for the young at heart. Old age shouldn’t keep you from wanting...
Cardio exercises are a great way to keep fit, lose weight and generally improve your quality of living. Unfortunately, the high-intensity levels of these exercises can put them out of the reach of people with joint pain. If you fall within this category, it’s time to learn about the benefits of low impact cardio, and how low impact cardio can...
These days many people are looking for a personal trainer that has experience working with seniors. Many of my senior clients enjoy personal training because they need the one on one attention while working out. Many seniors haven’t worked out before so they need to learn proper form which can take some time and having a personal trainer can help...
Knee injuries can be one of the most debilitating for people as they get older. There can be many reasons for why you pick up a knee injury. From an unfortunate accident to pre-existing conditions to some mixture of both, there can be any number of reasons. In some cases, surgery is the best solution available. However, it is possible...
Fitness and maintaining weight goes hand in hand. If you are fit, your body weight is also balanced, and you feel light and active. And on the contrary, if your body fitness is not the way it should be maintained, there will be several medical issues that you are going to grapple with. Situations can turn out to be worst...
If you have had medical issues or fatigue that caused you to stop being active, it can be hard to know how to start, because everything you try seems too hard. Aging can be a difficult season, and having less energy than you used to can contribute to a cycle of reduced strength, muscular atrophy, and faulty balance. This, in...
Busting Myths about Fitness Training for Seniors Age is just a number! There are many people who agree with this statement but aging bodies might have different opinions. There must have been a time when exercising everyday was a norm. Spending hours at the gym was no big deal and all that strenuous exercising just made you sweat. Try following...
How to Stay in Shape Over 60 The idea of losing weight at 60 years can seem far-fetched, especially if you struggle with aching joints and have trouble engaging in intense physical activity. However, the food news is that you can still lose weight by making important changes in your diet and lifestyle. Simply put, there is no age at...
6 Easy Exercises for Senior Fitness It can be hard to stay in shape the older one gets. Not only do metabolisms slow down, but inactivity makes joints stiff, which makes it more difficult to get moving. Below are some easy exercises you can do to help loosen up joints and get active again. Walking This is the perfect exercise...