Maintaining balance and stability becomes increasingly important as we age, particularly after 60. Falls are a leading cause ...
Balance problems are common in older adults. Left untreated, balance issues can result in falls, the leading cause of injuries in adults over age 65. However, you can reduce your risk of falls by ...
Strength training isn’t just for bodybuilders. It’s for anyone who wants to be healthier and stronger and wants to feel more energetic and capable at any age. Contrary to popular belief, you don’t ...
These balance-boosting movements can be done at home with no special equipment. These balance-boosting movements can be done at home with no special equipment. Credit... Supported by By Hilary Achauer ...
Aging doesn’t equal decline. Getting older doesn’t automatically include growing weaker, slower and more fragile. As Kris Herbert, founder and certified personal trainer at The Gym Venice, says, ...
Improve your coordination, boost your longevity, and train like an athlete at any age. As you age, maintaining coordination and balance becomes essential, not just for mobility, but for longevity. A ...
How long you should be able to balance on one leg varies, but at least 10 or 15 seconds is the minimum. The exact amount of ...
Build strength, mobility, and balance with four standing exercises that help you age better than cardio after 45.
This article was reviewed by Craig Primack, MD, FACP, FAAP, FOMA. Your ankles are made up of a complex network of muscles, joints, ligaments, and tendons, and they’re key for crucial movements like ...
Bone density refers to how much calcium and other minerals make up your bones. When your bones have more minerals, they have a higher bone density, meaning they're stronger and less likely to break.
Single-leg exercises “challenge your hips, knees, and ankles, and make the stabilization muscles have to work harder,” says ...
"Running: Because it’s cheaper than therapy." — as seen on a bumper sticker In one of my first jobs after graduating from college, I worked for a gentleman named David. Most days during lunch, David ...