NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Older adults who regularly take part in top-rated, low-cost physical activity programs offered by their local senior center or YMCA can see noticeable improvement in ...

A trainer shares five simple bodyweight exercises that can help prevent functional decline.

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 ...

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 ...

Lawrence updates schedule for senior fitness program; Forever Young Fitness Days now start at 10 AM on second Fridays.

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, ...

The purpose of this Position Stand is to provide an overview of issues critical to understanding the importance of exercise and physical activity in older adult populations. The Position Stand is ...

Janice Howard said it’s always good to exercise. The senior enrollee in Muskogee Public Library’s Stay Active and Independent for Life program said exercise gives her more energy. “I was just curious, ...

Regular exercise and physical activity are important for heart health, especially as we age. Exercise can help reduce the risk of heart disease, and if you already have heart disease, it can help ...

Upcoming Senior Center and Rec programs include a Home Alone Babysitting Course, and adult volleyball and basketball leagues.

The Heckert Community Center in Sedalia opened in 2022 and offers many services to members, such as a full gym, an indoor walking track, an indoor pool, a myriad of fitness classes and more. Amy Epple ...