Exercise programs for adults 65 and older should include cardiovascular training to improve lung and heart health, strength training to build stronger muscles and bones, and stretching to improve ...

NET GAINS: Henderson County Parks and Recreation offers a variety of senior activities, including table tennis. Photo by Jill Blancher Shortly after retiring to Henderson County in 2009, George Raab ...

When Linda Mullenhour enters the pool, she takes control. All eight members of her class mimic her every move, listening to her verbal commands. “One, two, three, four,” she says, “and we’re going ...

A study conducted by the University of the Sunshine Coast followed over 120 healthy people, with an average age of 72, for ...

Losing interest in an exercise regimen is a situation many fitness enthusiasts have confronted at one point or another. Overcoming a stale workout routine can be simple for young athletes, whose ...

Older adults who regularly participated in a community-based exercise program were able to slow — and in many cases reverse — declines in cardio fitness and strength that naturally come with age, a ...

A large study of older Australians has found more would exercise—and exercise better—if classes were subsidized. The Monash University research studied exercise classes all over the country, which had ...

Regular exercise offers older adults a range of physical, mental, and emotional benefits. And it can be an important part of helping them maintain independence. As people age, physical and ...

AI companions promise conversation, reminders and engagement for lonely seniors—but overreliance can pose emotional risks, ...

If 2025 is the year you’ve decided to maximize your health and fitness — or simply take your workouts to the next level — you’ll want to know what others with similar goals are doing about it. Good ...

RICHMOND, Va. — Free fitness classes are available seven days a week across Richmond for people of all ages and fitness levels through the Sports Backers Fitness Warriors program. The program includes ...