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...
When we think about ourselves as old and aging grandparents, most of us imagine silver hair, wrinkles, and a walker or a wheelchair. It’s an undesirable prospect—being old and weak. So, of course, it’s motivating to see a rare breed of seniors who can walk with a spring in their step even at the spectacular age of 101, like Cliff...
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...