Balance exercises can help older adults improve strength while preventing falls when walking. Learn how to boost your balance at home with these stretches.

If you are an older person who has become more sedentary over time, you might well ask, “Why exercise?” Many of my older patients look at me skeptically when I suggest they exercise more. Yet the ...

Darwin Fitness, a leading Orlando private gym for seniors and elderly, is proud to announce the launch of a new, comprehensive personal training program. Our 'From Couch to Confidence' program is more ...

Staying fit isn’t just for the young—regular physical activity becomes even more important as we age. For people over 60, exercise helps maintain mobility, independence, and overall well-being.

It's never too late to start exercising -- and the right activities might help you stay independent in your home. While building healthy habits at an earlier age can have some long-term benefits, ...

Combining aerobic exercise and resistance training helps elderly, obese individuals preserve muscle mass and reverse frailty, a small clinical study has found. Patients who completed a prescribed set ...

Active senior woman with friends exercising in yard Deborah Dunn, EdD, MSN, GNP-BC, ACNS-BC, GS-C, highlights recent findings that underscore the benefits of reducing sedentary time for older adults.

As people age, the body’s strength and flexibility decreases as well. Nevertheless, it is also very important to remain ...

Among older adults with mild-to-moderate depressive disorder diagnosed during a primary care visit, antidepressant medication or supervised group exercise sessions may decrease symptoms to a similar ...

Older people would rather exercise alone than be surrounded by a bunch of youthful hard bodies in Spandex, suggests a study that examined how group fitness appeals to people of different ages. The ...