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 ...

Gentle cardiovascular exercises such as walking, swimming and water aerobics, chair yoga, Pilates, strength training and biking are often ideal for seniors. They can improve muscle strength, mobility, ...

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 new ...

Nearly 1 in 4 older adults experiences a fall each year, but most don’t realize that targeted exercises can dramatically lower that risk. Maintaining strength and balance is key to staying active, ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...